Y47

MVFR

OAKLAND SOUTHWEST

NEW HUDSON · MICHIGAN

Elev
926.1'
Longest RWY
3,128'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:06Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Y47
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,926.1'
MSL · field 926.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF Y47

Y47 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPTK (OAKLAND COUNTY INTL) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at Y47 may differ.

METAR · KPTK

Observed 11:06Z

KPTK 281106Z 22009G18KT 10SM FEW016 BKN029 OVC036 16/14 A2970 RMK T01600140
Wind
220° @ 9G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,541 ft
Ceiling
2,900 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHERYL BUSH
Address
6500 PATTERSON PKWY, WATERFORD MI 48327-1683

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0830-1700
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 9 kt
RWY 26
244°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 244° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,926 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored64° / 244°3,128 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08VASI 2-box right(4°)20', brush, 200' from thr, 98' R of cntrln, slope 0
26VASI 2-box left(4°)79', trees, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

RNAV (GPS)-A
Y47 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Trees and brush in the primary surface are 70 to 120 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate low intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 by CTAF. VASI on runways 08 and 26 are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is a 4-foot ditch 40 feet distant; scattered 5 to 30-foot trees and brush 0 to 199 feet distant, 125 feet left and right of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26There are 15 to 40-foot trees and brush 0 to 90 feet distant, 110 feet left of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 2 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 22-foot tree 62 feet distant, 125 feet right of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 0 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 12-foot tree at 0 feet distant, 115 feet left of runway 26; a 30-foot power line 697 feet distant; 20-foot trees 110 feet left; 15 to 50-foot trees, most quadrants.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Hangar available by prior arrangement contact the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y47

Answer card
ICAO
Y47
Name
OAKLAND SOUTHWEST
Location
NEW HUDSON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
926.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,926.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,128 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Oakland Southwest Airport is in New Hudson, Michigan. The field elevation is 926.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,128 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Detroit Approach handles clearance delivery. The published frequencies are 132.35 and 284.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Oakland Southwest Airport is an on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (248) 437-2333 for current services.

This is a field where the published remarks matter. Runway lights on 08/26 are activated by CTAF at low intensity. The VASI on both ends is out of service indefinitely. The remarks also call out trees, brush, a ditch near runway 08 and several obstructions near both ends. Runway 26 has a tree right at the displaced threshold area. Power lines and more trees are left of centerline. Deer and large birds are also reported on and near the airport. If you are planning a first visit, brief the departure and arrival carefully. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated operational notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Y47 Oakland Southwest Airport?
Y47 has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,128 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Oakland Southwest Airport have a tower?
No tower is listed for Y47. Use CTAF 122.7 for airport traffic and UNICOM on 122.7 as published.
What is the pattern altitude at Y47?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for Y47. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Y47 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Y47. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Oakland Southwest Airport?
Oakland Southwest Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (248) 437-2333 for current services.
How do you turn on the runway lights at Y47?
The published remarks say runway lights on 08/26 are activated by CTAF at low intensity. Plan to key the radio on CTAF 122.7.
Are there obstructions or terrain concerns at Y47?
Yes. The remarks call out trees, brush, a ditch near runway 08 and multiple obstructions near runway 26 including a tree near the displaced threshold area and power lines. Brief the departure carefully. Review the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Is there any special clearance delivery contact for Y47?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

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