KDET

MVFR

COLEMAN A YOUNG MUNI

DETROIT · MICHIGAN

Elev
624.2'
Longest RWY
5,092'15/33
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR14:30Z
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Before you fly into KDET
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,624.2'
MSL · field 624.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KDET

Current METAR

Observed 14:30Z

KDET 281430Z 22010KT 10SM FEW012 BKN017 OVC047 18/15 A2977 RMK AO2 T01780150
Wind
220° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,320 ft
Ceiling
1,700 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM NE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
DET (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON WATT
Address
11499 CONNER ST, DETROIT MI 48213-1234

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 10 kt
RWY 15
138°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 138° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,624 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored138° / 318°5,092 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)53', tree, 407' from thr, 487' R of cntrln, slope 3
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)65', tree, 1125' from thr, 415' R of cntrln, slope 14

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 15
LS · CAT I
DET
111.3
RWY 33
LS · CAT I
VQM
111.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 15
KDET · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is an unlighted tower 275 feet above ground level located 1 mile west-southwest.Show FAA
  • Loading and unloading of Class A explosives or poisons is not permitted. Prior permission is required for Class B and C explosives.Show FAA
  • Large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFuel system ice inhibitor is available upon request.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline on runway 33.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is a landing fee for aircraft 6000 pounds or greater.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDET

Answer card
ICAO
KDET
Name
COLEMAN A YOUNG MUNI
Location
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Elevation
624.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,624.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,092 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Coleman A Young Muni is in Detroit, Michigan. The field elevation is 624.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 5,092 ft long. The airport has a control tower with 24-hour service. Two ILS approaches are published, one for runway 15 and one for runway 33.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the common light-aircraft pattern reference at 1,624.2 ft MSL. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 15 is 143° magnetic. Runway 33 is 323° magnetic.

Avflight Detroit City is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel system ice inhibitor is available upon request. The published remarks also note large birds in and near the airport. There is an unlighted tower 1 mile west-southwest that stands 275 ft AGL. Runway 33 has a PAPI note. It is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.

This is a busy Detroit-area airport. Expect controlled-airport procedures and local traffic flow. There is also a landing fee for aircraft 6,000 lb or greater. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDET?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,624.2 ft MSL at KDET.
What ILS approaches are available at KDET?
KDET has 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 15 and 33.
What are the tower hours at Coleman A Young Muni?
The airport has a control tower. The facts list it as 24-hour service.
Which runway is the longest at KDET?
KDET has one runway. Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 5,092 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KDET?
Avflight Detroit City is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a landing fee at KDET?
Yes. The published remarks say there is a landing fee for aircraft 6,000 lb or greater.
Are there any runway or approach notes pilots should know at KDET?
Yes. Runway 33 has a PAPI note. It is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline. The field also has a published note about large birds in and near the airport.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KDET?
Expect controlled-airport operations in the Detroit area. The airport has a 24-hour tower. It also has 2 ILS approaches and one 5,092 ft runway. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures or restrictions before arrival.

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