Oakland County International Airport

KPTK / PTK

Pontiac, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
7 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
23,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPTK 042053Z 17007KT 10SM OVC230 08/M00 A3016 RMK SLPNO T00831001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
OVC 23,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,980 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (980 ft)
Pressure Alt
748 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 143 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPTK 041743Z 0418/0518 12006KT P6SM SCT250 FM042100 11005KT P6SM BKN250 FM050300 12005KT 3SM -DZ BR OVC010 FM050700 08005KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM051200 07009KT 3/4SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM051700 08011KT 1SM RA BR OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+6h
IFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
07:00Z FM050700
+10h
LIFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTK
04
22
09L
27R
09R
27L
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,451 ft 75 ft ASP 41°
4.4 kt 5.4 kt
129° angle
09L/27R 5,676 ft 100 ft ASP 88°
1.0 kt 6.9 kt
82° angle
09R/27L 6,521 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
1.0 kt 6.9 kt
82° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
2,582 ft 75 ft ASP 178°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPTK

4,992 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.7%
MVFR
28.4%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
3.4%

Oakland County International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 12.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
3.4%
E
5.7%
SE
6.8%
S
12.1%
SW
13.5%
W
23.8%
NW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 1°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.3%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,992 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oakland County International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPTK
IATA Code: PTK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 980 ft MSL

Location

City: Pontiac
Country: US
Latitude: 42.665501°
Longitude: -83.420097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,451 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 5,676 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 6,521 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,582 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oakland County International Airport

Overview

Oakland County International Airport serves the metropolitan Detroit area as a medium-sized airport located in Pontiac, Michigan. Situated at 980 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation and regional transportation infrastructure for Oakland County. Its four paved runways support diverse aviation operations in southeast Michigan.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with nearly 60% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -22°C to 31°C, which can impact aircraft performance. Wind conditions are consistently westerly at an average of 8.8 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 32 knots, and calm periods occurring 12.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features four asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 2,451 to 6,521 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions between 4.7 and 6.4 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

When planning approaches, pilots should anticipate typical visibility around 8.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions. Approximately 6.7% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles, and fog occurs in 5.7% of reports. Multiple runway options allow for strategic selection based on current wind and weather conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.