Oakland County International Airport
KPTK, Pontiac, MI
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (6,521 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 25 miles to downtown Detroit; convenient for Bloomfield Hills and Troy
Oakland County airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Detroit
Oakland County International handles most private flights for the Detroit area, close to Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham and Troy.
- Main airport
- PTK / KPTK
- Elevation
- 980 ft
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (6,521 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Detroit
Detroit Metro is the main airline airport, southwest of the city. Oakland County International in Waterford serves the northern suburbs, and Willow Run is convenient for Ann Arbor.
Auto-industry travel keeps demand steady year-round, and summer weekends bring trips to Northern Michigan.
Detroit Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Detroit 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 guideWillow 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 guideBefore You Book Detroit
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Oakland County for the northern suburbs; Detroit Metro for downtown and airline connections; Willow Run for Ann Arbor.
Canada
Windsor is across the river; flights to Canada need passports and customs.
Pontiac
Oakland County International in Waterford, next to Pontiac, is the busiest business-aviation airport in Michigan.
When Demand Peaks in Detroit
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing are common.
- Summer
- Weekend trips to Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Mackinac.
Flight Times and Prices to Detroit
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to PTK 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) | 1,970 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,171 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,800–$18,500 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 997 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 230 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,114 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,600–$16,900 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,068 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,743 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Detroit to New York
PTKDetroit
TEBNew York
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 50 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 30 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Detroit
Light jets cover the Midwest and Northeast; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast nonstop.
Detroit Private Jet Questions
Which Detroit airport is best for private jets?
Oakland County International (PTK) for the northern suburbs, Detroit Metro (DTW) for downtown and airline connections.
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 45 min in a light jet to the Palm Beach area.
Which airport serves Pontiac for private jets?
Oakland County International (PTK), about five miles from Pontiac.
