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Oakland County International Airport (PTK)
248-666-3900
ocia@oakgov.com
6500 Patterson Parkway
Waterford, MI 48327
Waterford, MI 48327
Administrative Office Hours:
M-F 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST
Airport is open 24 Hours/365 days
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π ΏοΈ PARKING
- First Come First Serve
- Handicap Parking Available - First Come First Serve
- Wear comfortable shoes - may be a considerable walk to the Air Show Ramp
- Parking on-site is limited and will close when full
- All vehicles must be outside of airport fenced areas by 4:30 p.m.
π¨ ENTRY RESTRICTIONS - PLEASE READ! π¨
All items, vehicles & persons are subject to search.
π« Not Allowed:
- No smoking (including cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, vaping)
- Designated smoking area available near the main terminal parking lot side only
- No pets/animals (Do not leave them in your vehicle)
- No firearms, weapons, laser pointers, UAVs/drones
- No food or drinks (special dietary needs permitted)
- No alcohol
- No scooters, e-scooters, bikes, e-bikes, skateboards, rollerblades
- No open flames
β Allowed:
- Wheelchairs & motorized scooters
- Portable chairs
- Non-motorized wagons
- Cameras and video equipment
- Baby strollers & baby food
FAQ
- π³ Is there an ATM on-site?
- No. Most vendors accept credit/debit and cash.
- πͺ Is seating available?
- Yes! Limited bleacher seating is available.
- Feel free to bring your own portable chairs.
- π Can I return to my vehicle after entering?
- Yes! You may go back and forth.
- NOTE: All vehicles must be outside the fenced area by 4:30 p.m.
- π½οΈ Will there be food available?
- YES! More than 30 food trucks will be on-site with your family favorites!
- π Will there be a Kids Play Area?
- Yes! Courtesy of @OaklandCountyParks
- Socks required on all play equipment
π AIRPLANE & HELICOPTER RIDES
- $50 per person (airplane or helicopter) ~ entire experience is approximately 10 minutes (taxiing and flight)
- Rides end before the air show begins at 1:30 p.m.
- Children age 8 & under must ride with an adult
- Passengers must be mobile
- Ride tickets are available for purchase at the event. No advance purchases or scheduling.
FORD TRI-MOTOR RIDES
- Adults $99 per person β’ Children 17 & under $75
- Children under 2 years can sit on an adult's lap for free
- Ride tickets are available for purchase at the event. No advance purchases or scheduling.
- Rides end before the air show begins at 1:30 p.m.; will resume following the air show demonstration.
- Rides will be available on Saturday, Aug. 9 from Noon - 5:00 p.m.
- Tickets are available for purchase on-site.No advance purchases/scheduling available.
- Questions: 419-732-0234
AIR RIDE TIPS
- Bring your cameras!
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- If you have health concerns, consult your doctor
π ADDITIONAL TIPS
Wear comfy shoes β it may be a long walk to the Air Show Ramp
- Stay behind barricades at all times
- Unscheduled aircraft fly-bys may happen throughout the day
- 30+ Food trucks will be on-site
- Plan to arrive well ahead of the air show start time.
- Parking on-site is limited and will close when full.
- NOTE: All vehicles must be outside the fenced area by 4:30 p.m.
- The air show starts at 1:30 p.m. β don't miss it!
FOOD TRUCKS ~ Scheduled to Appear!
- Agave & Lime
- April's Bakes
- A's Sweets
- Batter Up Waffles
- BBQ Guys
- Beets Eats
- Busta Dawgs
- Cuernos Chuecos
- Chocolate Moonshine
- Circle T's Tacos
- Delectabowl
- Egg Roll Diva
- Flavors of Jamaica
- Frick'n Good Cookies
- The Great Greek
- Green Lantern Pizza
- Hughes Hot Dogs
- I Scream 4 Ice Cream
- Kona Ice Truck
- The Lobster Food Truck
- L & M Kettle Corn
- Lor Bistree Asian Street
- Matthewsen's Concessions
- Mr. Pit Master BBQ
- Nothing Bundt Cake
- Outdoor Pizza On-Site
- Papi's Taco Parrillero
- Razzy's Shaved Ice
- Sweet T's Lemonade
- Tom's Traveling Coffee
- Twisted Burgers
- Wing Snob
VOLUNTEERS
Come join the Airport Team for a Day!
- Flaggers/Parking β Directing cars to parking areas
- Litter Patrol β Keeping parking and ramp areas clean
- Security β Air Show Grounds
- Shuttle Driver β Shuttle for those needing assistance from parking area to ramp
- Set Up β Tables, chairs, tents
Volunteers Receive:
- Official OCIA Air Show T-shirt (Sign up by July 1)
- Bag Lunch
- Bottled Water
- Free Parking
