Oakland/Troy

VLL · KVLL · Troy, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
727 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,549 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:06 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunrise07:15 AM11:15Z
Sunset07:38 PM23:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:06 PM00:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:06 PM → 06:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:38 PM → 06:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 006°downwind 276°base 186°final 096°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
096° mag · 090° true
Dimensions
3,549 × 60 ft
TPA
1,727 ft MSL · 1,000 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (right) (3.75°)
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 276°) on the 45° at 1,727 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
727 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 23 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 160 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
727 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.475

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Departure & arrival

“Detroit”
App/Dep
132.35

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
284.0APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MTC 133.70 · SVM 114.30 · DXO 113.40 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MTC · Selfridge TACAN 133.70 · 64X r261° / 15.9 NM
SVM · Salem VORTAC 114.30 · 90X Low r069° / 20.1 NM
DXO · Detroit VOR/DME 113.40 · 81X High r029° / 21.5 NM
CRL · Carleton VOR/DME 115.70 · 104X High r026° / 32.2 NM
FNT · Flint VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r141° / 35.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KVLL / VLL
Coordinates
42.5429, -83.1779
Elevation
727 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.475 · ☎ 248-288-4649
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
VLL
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Distance from city
2 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (right) · 28: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OAKLAND COUNTY
6500 PATTERSON PKWY, WATERFORD, MI
248-666-3900
Manager
CHERYL BUSH
6500 PATTERSON PKWY, WATERFORD, MI
248-666-3900
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NO TGL OR PRACTICE TFC PATTERNS.
  • FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Contact

  • ARPT PHYS ADS: 2672 INDUSTRIAL ROW DR, TROY, MI 48084.
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Destination

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About KVLL

Oakland/Troy (VLL · KVLL) is an airport in Troy, MI, at 727 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,549 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVLL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KVLL have a control tower?

No. Oakland/Troy is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KVLL?

Oakland/Troy has 1 runway; the longest is 3,549 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KVLL?

Oakland/Troy is in Troy, MI, at an elevation of 727 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5429, -83.1779.

More about KVLL

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KVLL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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