Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) is a regional airport serving Pontiac, MI at 980 ft. KPTK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (04, 09L, 09R, 18) — longest 6,521 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPTK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (350°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPTK 290353Z 35005KT 10SM FEW250 19/16 A2987 RMK SLPNO LAST T01910161
What changed at KPTK?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPTK
KPTK is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 980 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPTK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 2,582 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 27L | 6,521 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 27R | 5,676 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 09L | 5,676 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 09R | 6,521 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 18 | 2,582 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 4,000 ft → unlimited.
KPTK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, MI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPTK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPTK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TOL UA /OV TOL250020/TM 0348/FL036/TP P82A/SK SCT036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP P82AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2245/FL054/TP B737/SK B054 T065
GRR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL054Altitude: 5,400 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK B054 T065Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 15 NW CLE/TM 2229/FLDURD/TP A21N/WX VMC/RM 075 AND BELOW
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 NW CLELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2229Reported at 22:29 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.RM 075 AND BELOWRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 20 SW DXO/TM 2208/FL040/TP CRJ7/SK 040BKN070/TB NEG
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20 SW DXOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2208Reported at 22:08 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK 040BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPTK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPTK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 45 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27L/27R
- 46%
- 36
- 30%
- 09L/09R
- 14%
- 18
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (7:30 PM EDT)
TAF KPTK 282330Z 2900/2924 34011KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050 FM290500 35005KT P6SM FEW250 FM291500 36011G20KT P6SM FEW050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPTK
- IATA
- PTK
- FAA LID
- PTK
- City
- Pontiac
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 980 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.6655, -83.4201
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 0m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club - White Lake Rd — White Lake, MI · 4 mi
- United Flying Organization - Teeple Lake Rd — Highland, MI · 8 mi
- UWM Sports Complex - Reimagine Recreation — Pontiac, MI · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPTK reported VFR conditions during about 72.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 229 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 12.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.7 | 32.3 | 13.6 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 59.8 | 23.7 | 11.4 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 70.5 | 18.3 | 7.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 77.7 | 13.4 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 80.0 | 12.4 | 5.8 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 85.6 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 87.8 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 85.7 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 79.0 | 12.9 | 6.0 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 74.7 | 15.6 | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 67.0 | 22.1 | 7.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 46.8 | 32.2 | 13.3 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.3 kt |
| May | 6.9 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPTK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPTK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPTK?+
KPTK has 8 runways — 04, 09L, 09R, 18, 22, 27L, 27R, 36; the longest is 6,521 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPTK report its own weather?+
Yes — Oakland County International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPTK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPTK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPTK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPTK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPTK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Oakland County International Airport (KPTK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Oakland County International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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