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KY47

Oakland Southwest Airport

New Hudson, MichiganElevation 926 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,128 ft

08/26
Dimensions
3,128 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 0871°T
Displaced threshold867 ft
VGSIVASI (V2R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26251°T
Displaced threshold864 ft
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Oakland Southwest Airport is in New Hudson, Michigan. Field elevation 926 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHERYL BUSH
Manager phone248-666-3900
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0830–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKY47
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.5031, -83.6237
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.5
DETROIT APP/DEP
A/D
122.7
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›15-40 FT TREES & BRUSH, 0-90 FT DIST, 110 FT L.
›HNGR AVBL BY PRIOR ARNGMT CTC AMGR.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. VASI RWY 08 & 26 OTS INDEFLY.
›ESTABD BFR 1959.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 2:1 TO DTHR OVR +22 FT TREE, 62 FT DIST, 125 FT R.
›DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
›-4 FT DITCH, 40 FT DIST; SCATTERED 5-30 FT TREES & BRUSH, 0-199 FT DIST, 125 FT L & R.
›TREES & BRUSH IN PRIMARY SFC 70-120 FT L & R.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR +12 FT TREE, 0 FT DIST, 115 FT L. +30 FT PLINE, 697 FT DIST; +20 FT TREES, 110 FT L; +15-50 FT TREES, MOST QUADS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KY47 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KY47 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KY47. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KY47 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KY47. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KY47?
KY47 sits at 926 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KY47?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.