Willow Run Airport (KYIP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Willow Run Airport in Detroit, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Willow Run Airport (KYIP) is a regional airport serving Detroit, MI at 716 ft. KYIP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (05, 05L, 09, 09R), longest 7,543 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 KYIP 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 southwest (220°) at 3 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KYIP 130953Z 22003KT 4SM BR CLR 19/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01940194
What changed at KYIP?
Since the 0853Z (4:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KYIP
KYIP is currently MVFR with winds from 220° at 3 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 716 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KYIP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 7,543 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 7,543 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KYIP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Willow Run Airport in Detroit, 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 KYIP is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KYIP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FNT UA /OV FNT360015/TM 1019/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZOB
FNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNT360015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1019Reported at 10:19 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
GWB UA /OV GWB/TM 1006/FL300/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
GWB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GWBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1006Reported at 10:06 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 12 MILE FINAL/TM 0932/FL032/TP B753/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH RIDE
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12 MILE FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0932Reported at 09:32 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTH RIDETurbulence: smooth ride.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO/TM 0833/FL390/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 390/RM ZOB
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0833Reported at 08:33 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 39…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop 390.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KYIP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KYIP reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 23
- 36%
- 27
- 29%
- 09
- 18%
- 05
- 17%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0906Z (5:06 AM EDT)
TAF KYIP 130906Z 1309/1406 26005KT 6SM BR BKN060 FM131300 30007KT P6SM SCT030 FM131800 30012G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM140100 31008KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KYIP
- IATA
- YIP
- FAA LID
- YIP
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 716 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2379, -83.5304
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.425 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 13h 25m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KYIP
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KYIP reported VFR conditions during about 77.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 243 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 11.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.2 | 29.2 | 10.4 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 65.2 | 22.3 | 8.4 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 75.0 | 17.0 | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 82.6 | 11.8 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 89.8 | 7.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 81.1 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 13.8 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 73.3 | 19.3 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 53.8 | 31.9 | 9.0 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KYIP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Willow Run Airport in Detroit, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 10 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KYIP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KYIP?+
KYIP has 10 runways: 05, 05L, 09, 09R, 14, 23, 23R, 27, 27L, 32; the longest is 7,543 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KYIP report its own weather?+
Yes. Willow Run Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KYIP have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KYIP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KYIP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KYIP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KYIP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Willow Run Airport (KYIP) 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 Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
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 Willow Run Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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