Frequently Asked Questions

Tours are not offered through Oakland County International Airport. If you are interested in viewing aircraft up close, we recommend that you contact one or more of the businesses on the airfield.

T-hangars are currently available at Oakland County International, Oakland/Southwest and Oakland/Troy airports. Persons interested in renting a hangar can call 248-666-5980 or email.

There are 150 businesses located at Oakland County International Airport. Each business has its own Human Resources department. The best way to find out if an airport business is hiring is to various job posting websites.

The structure is called a Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE). A GRE reduces noise from engine run-ups by 15 dB, or 75 percent.

The $3.5 million structure also is the first of its kind at a general aviation (GA) facility in the United States. The three-sided, open air structure, faces west across one mile of airport property. This orientation allows for positive air flow during engine run-ups while reducing noise on the other three sides.

The designer, Blast Deflectors, Inc. of Reno, Nevada, employed absorbent barrier technology. Whatever sound energy is not absorbed and dissipated by the six-inch, fiberglass-filled acoustic panels is deflected upward. The panels are designed specifically to absorb low-frequency sounds.

The following link will provide information on annual operations (landings and take-offs) from 1956 through 2024.

• Yearly Traffic

The Festival of Flight open house and airshow will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

There are 40 buildings at Oakland County International Airport (OCIA). Unfortunately, OCIA does not have a listing of arriving or departing aircraft.

It is best to contact the trip coordinator prior to arriving at the airport to determine the hangar where you will be departing from. Information you may want to have available when arriving:

• Tail (or N) number of aircraft you are meeting
• Type or size (number of passengers) of aircraft you are meeting
• Name of the company where you'll be meeting your party/plane
• Contact names/phone numbers for others travelling in your party
• Contact phone number of trip coordinator

There are 40 buildings at Oakland County International Airport (OCIA). Unfortunately, OCIA does not have a listing of arriving or departing aircraft.

It is best to contact the trip coordinator prior to arriving at the airport to determine the hangar where you will meet your party. Information you may want to have available when arriving:

• Tail (or N) number of aircraft you are meeting
• Type or size (number of passengers) of aircraft you are meeting
• Name of the company where you'll be meeting your party
• Contact names/phone numbers for others traveling in your party
• Contact phone number of trip coordinator

Yes, there are several flight schools on the field

No. T-hangars are rented for the purpose of storing aircraft only. In order to rent a T-hangar, applicants must provide a copy of aircraft insurance and registration.

Yes, there are two flying clubs.

Oakland County International Airport is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week.  Airport Administrative Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Historical information about the airport is located on the following pages:

• Airport History
• About