Oakland County International (KPTK), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) sits in Pontiac, Michigan, roughly 14 nautical miles from the Detroit metro area, and serves as a towered, public-use business aviation hub with year-round attendance. The field recorded 41,035 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 33,305 of those movements, and it offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel alongside on-site CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement.
Runways
Oakland County International has three paved runways. The longest, 09R/27L, is 6,521 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Oakland County International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Oakland County International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Oakland County International recorded 33,305 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, July, August, September and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 3,075 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Oakland County International averages 4.4 days above 90°F in July and 28.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.2°F, and January the coldest, at 30.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Oakland County International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Detroit Approach.
Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. It is limited to day VFR use and closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
Air traffic control is unable to see more than 200 feet south of the runway 36 threshold and taxiway A2, between taxiways A and B.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 09R, REIL on runway 27L, PAPI on runways 09R and 27L, and HIRL on runway 09R/27L using CTAF.
Runway 09L/27R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 400/F/A/X/T
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.
Seaplane takeoffs and landings are prohibited on Lake Angelus, located 4.5 nautical miles east-northeast.
The 41D seaplane base is located 1.4 nautical miles west. Aircraft operating at 41D will announce intentions on the PTK CTAF.
Airport rescue and firefighting personnel monitor CTAF when the control tower is closed.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Oakland County International has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Oakland / Troy (KVLL), 13.01 NM southeast.
Part of the Detroit and Pontiac area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPTK
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$2,400.00 catering order at KPTK.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at KPTK?
KPTK's primary runway is 09R/27L, measuring 6,521 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the longest of Oakland County International's three runways and carries the highest pavement classification of the field. A second parallel runway, 09L/27R, spans 5,676 feet by 100 feet. A crosswind runway, 18/36, adds 2,582 feet but is limited to day VFR use and closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
Are all runways at Oakland County International available for scheduled airline operations?
No, two of the three runways at Oakland County International have restrictions on scheduled and charter passenger service. Runway 09L/27R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations exceeding 9 seats, or non-scheduled operations exceeding 30 seats. Runway 18/36 carries the same passenger-seat restriction and is additionally limited to day VFR use only, with a maximum weight of 12,500 pounds. Only runway 09R/27L remains unrestricted for larger passenger-carrying operations at KPTK.
Is customs available on-site at KPTK?
Yes, Oakland County International has on-site CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport for processing. Operators should coordinate with CBP in advance per standard federal inspection procedures for general aviation arrivals. The combination of on-site customs and jet fuel availability supports KPTK's role as a business aviation gateway in the Detroit metro area.
What happens at KPTK when the control tower is closed?
When the tower at Oakland County International is closed, pilots activate MALSR lighting on runway 09R, REIL on runway 27L, PAPI on both runway 09R and 27L, and HIRL on runway 09R/27L using the CTAF. Clearance delivery functions shift to Detroit Approach during these hours. Airport rescue and firefighting personnel also monitor CTAF while the tower is closed. Aircraft operating at the nearby seaplane base 1.4 nautical miles west will announce intentions on the same PTK CTAF frequency.
What wildlife or airspace hazards should pilots know about near KPTK?
Pilots operating at or near Oakland County International should be aware of birds and deer reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Separately, seaplane takeoffs and landings are prohibited on Lake Angelus, located 4.5 nautical miles east-northeast of the field. Air traffic control also has a documented visibility limitation, unable to see beyond 200 feet south of the runway 36 threshold and taxiway A2 between taxiways A and B. These factors are worth factoring into approach and taxi planning at KPTK.