KYIP · YIP
Willow Run Airport
Detroit, MichiganElevation 716 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0989°T
Landing length (LDA)5,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27269°T
Landing length (LDA)5,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
RWY 0547°T
Landing length (LDA)7,543 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,543 / 7,543 / 7,543 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23227°T
Landing length (LDA)7,543 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,543 / 7,543 / 7,543 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
Willow Run Airport is in Detroit, Michigan. Field elevation 716 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerMICHAEL FAWAZ
Manager phone734-485-6670
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKYIP / YIP
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2379, -83.5304
Distance from city24 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.95
DETROIT APP/DEP
A/D
132.35
ASOS
ASOS
127.425
ATIS
ATIS
121.75
GND
GND
125.275
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ONLY THE 80' CENTER PORTION OF THE RY IS GRVD.
›LANDING FEE IS BASED ON ACFT GWT.
›WRONG SFC ARR RISK ARPT, CLOSELY ALIGNED PAVEMENT TXY G & RWY 09/27.
›FOR CUSTOMS CLNC 1 HR MIN ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQD. PILOTS MUST CTC U.S. CUSTOMS ON 313-226-3140; RQ FOR CUSTOMS SVC BY FAA FLIGHT PLAN IS NOT ACCEPTED.
›CONDS NOT MNT OUTSIDE M-F, 0800-1600,DTW AIRFIELD OPS (734-942-3685) PROVIDES DLY INSPECTIONS AND IS ON CALL FOR WX OR INCIDENTS OFF HRS.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›RUNWAY 9 DISPLACED THRESHOLD OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE 50:1
›LRA ARPT; ADCUS 734-942-9000.
›CUST AVBL 24 HRS, MON - FRI AND ON CALL FROM DTW ON WKEND.
›HELICOPTER TKOFS & LDGS ON THE SOUTH RAMP PROHIBITED, TAXI ONLY.
›PCR VALUE: 800/R/C/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 350/F/C/X/T
›AND WASHTENAW CO.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›CLSD TO SKEDD ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PSGR SEATS. 72 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL ARPT OPS MGR 734-485-6670.
›ARFF INDEX E SVC AVBL ON REQUEST CALL 734-485-6669.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KYIP have a METAR?
Yes. KYIP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KYIP have a TAF?
When KYIP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KYIP?
KYIP sits at 716 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KYIP?
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.