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KYIP

Willow Run Airport · Detroit

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
716 ft / 218 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.28 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Willow Run Airport (KYIP), located in Detroit, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 716 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Willow Run Airport
ICAO / IATA
KYIP / YIP
Municipality
Detroit
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
716 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05R / 23L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,526 ft / 2,294 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 47° / 227°
RWY 05R (47°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23L (227°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09L / 27R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,294 ft / 2,223 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09L (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,914 ft / 2,107 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 136° / 316°
RWY 14 (136°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (316°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05L / 23R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,655 ft / 2,028 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 47° / 227°
RWY 05L (47°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23R (227°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09R / 27L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,511 ft / 1,985 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09R (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27L (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D DETROIT APP/DEP
118.95 MHz
ASOS ASOS
132.35 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.42 MHz
GND GND
121.75 MHz
TWR TWR
125.28 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KDTWILS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
15 km / 8 nm
KDETILS
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport
47 km / 25 nm
CYQGILS
Windsor Airport
47 km / 26 nm
KPTKILS
Oakland County International Airport
48 km / 26 nm
KMTCILS
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
71 km / 38 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026