Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
Medium airport · Detroit, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Willow Run Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KYIP |
| IATA | YIP |
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°14'16" W 83°31'49" 42.23790, -83.53040 |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,543 ft (2299 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Willow Run Airport at a glance
Willow Run Airport is a medium airport in Detroit, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as YIP. The field elevation of 716 ft (218 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KYIP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 7,543 ft (2299 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KYIP 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 Willow Run Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | KDTW | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Windsor International Airport | CYQG | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Oakland County International Airport | KPTK | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Willow Run Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 716 ft field elevation of Willow Run 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 Willow Run Airport
What is the ICAO code of Willow Run Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Willow Run Airport is KYIP, and its IATA code is YIP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Willow Run Airport above sea level?
Willow Run Airport sits at an elevation of 716 feet (218 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Willow Run Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.2379, -83.5304 — in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KYIP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KYIP 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 Willow Run Airport?
Willow Run Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,543 ft (2299 m) with a CON surface.