Oakland Southwest

Y47 · New Hudson, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
926 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,128 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
7W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at Y47. Nearby reporting stations: KPTK (13 NM), KYIP (16 NM), KARB (18 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:07 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise07:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:39 PM23:39Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:07 PM00:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:07 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:39 PM → 06:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 168°downwind 078°base 348°final 258°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
258° mag · 251° true
Dimensions
3,128 × 40 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (4°)
Displaced thr
864 ft
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 078°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
926 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 79 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 125 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
19 ft
TDZ elevation
926 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Low.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

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

SVM 114.30 · DXO 113.40 · CRL 115.70 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SVM · Salem VORTAC 114.30 · 90X Low r350° / 5.8 NM
DXO · Detroit VOR/DME 113.40 · 81X High r333° / 20.8 NM
CRL · Carleton VOR/DME 115.70 · 104X High r348° / 28.3 NM
FNT · Flint VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r175° / 28.4 NM
MTC · Selfridge TACAN 133.70 · 64X r266° / 35.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
Y47
Coordinates
42.5031, -83.6237
Elevation
926 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LAN
Attendance
MON-FRI 0830-1700; SAT-SUN ON CALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/10
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT LIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. VASI RWY 08 & 26 OTS INDEFLY. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: VASI · 26: VASI.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OAKLAND COUNTY
6500 PATTERSON PKWY, WATERFORD, MI
248-437-2333
Manager
CHERYL BUSH
6500 PATTERSON PKWY, WATERFORD, MI
248-666-3900
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • TREES & BRUSH IN PRIMARY SFC 70-120 FT L & R.
  • FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. VASI RWY 08 & 26 OTS INDEFLY.

Obstructions

  • -4 FT DITCH, 40 FT DIST; SCATTERED 5-30 FT TREES & BRUSH, 0-199 FT DIST, 125 FT L & R.
  • 15-40 FT TREES & BRUSH, 0-90 FT DIST, 110 FT L.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 2:1 TO DTHR OVR +22 FT TREE, 62 FT DIST, 125 FT R.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR +12 FT TREE, 0 FT DIST, 115 FT L. +30 FT PLINE, 697 FT DIST; +20 FT TREES, 110 FT L; +15-50 FT TREES, MOST QUADS.

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About Y47

Oakland Southwest (Y47) is an airport in New Hudson, MI, at 926 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,128 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for Y47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does Y47 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at Y47?

Oakland Southwest has 1 runway; the longest is 3,128 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is Y47?

Oakland Southwest is in New Hudson, MI, at an elevation of 926 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5031, -83.6237.

More about Y47

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 Y47 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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