Oakland County International Airport (KPTK)
Medium airport · Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Oakland County International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPTK |
| IATA | PTK |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°39'56" W 83°25'12" 42.66550, -83.42010 |
| Location | Pontiac, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 5,676 ft (1730 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 6,521 ft (1988 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,582 ft (787 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Oakland County International Airport at a glance
Oakland County International Airport is a medium airport in Pontiac, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as PTK. The field elevation of 980 ft (299 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPTK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09R/27L — offers 6,521 ft (1988 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPTK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Oakland County International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop International Airport | KFNT | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Willow Run Airport | KYIP | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | KDTW | 51 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oakland County International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 980 ft field elevation of Oakland County International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland County International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oakland County International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oakland County International Airport is KPTK, and its IATA code is PTK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oakland County International Airport above sea level?
Oakland County International Airport sits at an elevation of 980 feet (299 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oakland County International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.6655, -83.4201 — in Pontiac, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bishop International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does KPTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPTK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Oakland County International Airport?
Oakland County International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 6,521 ft (1988 m) with a ASP surface.