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 north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KYIP 290453Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01940150 402610194
What changed at KYIP?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KYIP
KYIP is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 716 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 05 | 7,543 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 23 | 7,543 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 09 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling 3,700 ft → 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 © 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 KYIP
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.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 35%
- 27
- 28%
- 05
- 25%
- 09
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (1:30 AM EDT)
TAF KYIP 290530Z 2906/3006 35004KT P6SM FEW060 FM291700 35011G20KT P6SM FEW050 FM300000 02006KT P6SM SKC
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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
- 19h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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- Signal Seekers Radio Control Club Inc 1 — Inkster, MI · 10 mi
- Milan Flyers - Sanford Rd — Milan, MI · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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