Oakland County International Airport — Pontiac, United States
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Distance & flight time from PTK
Oakland County International Airport
Oakland County International Airport, known as PTK, serves the Detroit metro area from Waterford Township, Michigan, and is one of Michigan's busiest general aviation fields. Long a hub for corporate and charter flight activity, PTK has also functioned as a diversion and reliever airport for Detroit Metropolitan, easing traffic from the larger commercial hub. Its facilities include multiple runways, flight schools, and maintenance operations, making it a training ground for many Michigan-based pilots. PTK does not host scheduled commercial airline service, instead concentrating on business jets, flight instruction, and light aircraft. The airport traces its roots to the mid-20th century growth of aviation in Oakland County and remains county-owned and operated today.
Runways at Oakland County International Airport (PTK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 5676 ft (1730 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 09R/27L | 6521 ft (1988 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 2582 ft (787 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Oakland County International Airport (PTK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DETROIT APP/DEP | 127.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.45 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.25 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 111 MHz |
| TWR | PONTIAC TWR | 120.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Oakland County International Airport (PTK)
- Bishop International Airport (FNT) — 42.9 km (26.7 mi)
- Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) — 44.1 km (27.4 mi)
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) — 48.1 km (29.9 mi)
- Willow Run Airport (YIP) — 48.4 km (30.1 mi)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) — 50.5 km (31.4 mi)
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) — 57.7 km (35.9 mi)
- Capital Region International Airport (LAN) — 96.0 km (59.7 mi)
- Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) — 96.7 km (60.1 mi)
PTK refers to Oakland County International Airport near Pontiac, Michigan, a general aviation reliever field with no scheduled airline flights — searchers are often surprised it is not a passenger airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Oakland County International Airport?
The IATA code for Oakland County International Airport is PTK.
What is the ICAO code for Oakland County International Airport?
The ICAO code for Oakland County International Airport is KPTK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.