Oakland County International Airport

KPTK / PTK

Pontiac, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6 kt
260°
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Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPTK 100853Z AUTO 26006KT OVC005 23/22 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02280222 56006 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,480 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Oakland County International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 500 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 06:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (980 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,108 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,303 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPTK 100523Z 1006/1106 24005KT P6SM SCT030 SCT250 TEMPO 1006/1008 4SM BR SKC FM100800 26005KT 2SM BR BKN015 FM101300 26007KT 6SM BR SCT025 FM101600 24010KT P6SM BKN045 FM102100 20013KT P6SM BKN060 FM110100 18007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 OVC250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM101300
+4h
VFR 260° 7 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Mist
16:00Z FM101600
+7h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
21:00Z FM102100
+12h
VFR 200° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

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°
4.7 kt 3.8 kt
141° angle
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 27R
5,676 ft 100 ft ASP 88°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 27L
6,521 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
18/36 2,582 ft 75 ft ASP 178°
0.8 kt 5.9 kt
82° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPTK

7,365 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
24.9%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
3.4%

Oakland County International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
7%
N
7.9%
S
12.4%
W
21.4%
NE
4.7%
NW
14.2%
SE
7.6%
SW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

June September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,365 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.