Airports / Michigan / PTK
Oakland County International Airport.
Pontiac, Michigan · 980 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
140 ratings
2
Operators based
980
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#19 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 140 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bishop International Airport (FNT), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Oakland County International Airport (KPTK / PTK) is a mid-sized airport serving Pontiac, Michigan. The field lies at an elevation of 980 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: DCT Air, LLC and Royal Air Charter base aircraft at PTK. Useful alternates include Bishop International Airport (FNT, 23 nm), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET, 24 nm), and Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC, 26 nm). PTK offers 3 runways, the longest 6,521-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Detroit, MI destination guide. The airport is also known as Pontiac Municipal Airport and Oakland-Pontiac Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PTK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
4 FBOs serve KPTK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Contact Aviation Oakland, Waterford
Your FBO? Claim it, freeContact Aviation is located at the Oakland County Int'l Airport and serves.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 06:00-21:00, 24h by appointment
- Unicom 131.225
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Michigan Aviation Waterford
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 05:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 131.325
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Pentastar Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOur Executive Terminal goes beyond the standard definition of an FBO, and we go the extra mile to get you where you’re going in comfort and style.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours/7 days
- Unicom 131.15
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Premier Private Jets Waterford Detroit
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAs a full-service fixed-base operator, Premier Jet Services offers you a multitude of amenities. Our team offers the utmost in time, care, and attention to detail to create the best possible service on and off the ground specifically for you each and every time.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6:00 – 22:00
- Unicom 129.15
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPTK
IATA
PTK
FAA / Local
PTK
Elevation
980 ft
Coordinates
42.6655° N · 83.4201° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 980 ft, PTK sits higher than 82% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,521 ft
- 09R/27L6,521 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09L/27R5,676 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/362,582 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,521 ft
PTK's 6,521 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 24nmDETColeman A. Young Municipal AirportDetroit
- 26nmMTCSelfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMount Clemens
- 26nmYIPWillow Run AirportDetroit
- 27nmDTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDetroit
- 31nmYQGWindsor International AirportWindsor
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPTK · Oakland County International Airport · Pontiac, MI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PTK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 203 nm | 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 351 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| Boston (BED) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 866 nm | 2h 25m |
| Houston (HOU) | 968 nm | 2h 39m |
| Denver (DEN) | 971 nm | 2h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PTK?
- Oakland County International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,521 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PTK?
- Oakland County International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,521 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PTK?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Oakland County International Airport as a home base, including DCT Air, LLC, Royal Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Oakland County International Airport?
- 4 FBOs serve PTK: Contact Aviation Oakland, Waterford, Michigan Aviation Waterford, Pentastar Aviation FBO and Premier Private Jets Waterford Detroit. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PTK?
- The closest alternate is Bishop International Airport (FNT), about 23 nm away, followed by Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PTK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 52m (203 nm), Washington DC about 1h 13m (351 nm), Nashville about 1h 23m (421 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.