Willow Run Airport
KYIP, Ypsilanti, MI
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (7,543 ft)
About 30 miles to downtown Detroit and 10 miles to Ann Arbor
Willow Run airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Ann Arbor
Willow Run Airport, about 15 minutes east of Ann Arbor, is the main private-jet airport for the city and the University of Michigan.
- Main airport
- YIP / KYIP
- Elevation
- 716 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (7,543 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Ann Arbor
Willow Run has long runways and quiet ramps. Ann Arbor Municipal has a 3,500-foot runway that suits turboprops and very light jets. Detroit Metro is about 25 minutes away.
Michigan football weekends are the busiest days of the year.
Ann Arbor Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport
KARB, Ann Arbor, MI
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (3,505 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Municipal airport guideDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
KDTW, Detroit, MI
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (12,003 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 miles to downtown Detroit
Detroit Metro airport guideBefore You Book Ann Arbor
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Game Days
Ramps fill up for big home games; book early.
Airport Choice
Willow Run for most jets; Ann Arbor Municipal for turboprops and very light jets.
When Demand Peaks in Ann Arbor
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- September to November
- Michigan football home games.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing.
Flight Times and Prices to Ann Arbor
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YIP for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 498 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,962 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,144 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,100 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 975 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 219 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,087 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,500 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,064 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,735 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Ann Arbor
Light jets cover the Midwest and Northeast; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast comfortably.
Ann Arbor Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for Michigan football games?
Willow Run (YIP), about 15 minutes from Michigan Stadium.
How long is a private flight from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
About 50 min to Midway in a light jet.
