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Interesting aircraft observations near PTK

Rare aircraft, unusual readings, and unexpected flight paths recorded near Oakland County International Airport (PTK), Michigan.

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30-day record

Published events by observation date

6 Sept 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · UTC

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Snapshot · Event starts are counted once, on their UTC date.

Unusual aircraft · 6 Sept 2026 – 5 Oct 2026

23 published events in this date range · Unusual aircraft

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24 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

HL7621: A388 type match

Tail HL7621AIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)Callsign KAL081

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as AIRBUS A-380-800. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Saved report24 Sept 2026 · 13:19:45 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
39,000 ft
Image and full record
Representative Airbus A380 seen from below in flight.
Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
24 Sept 2026 · 13:19:45 UTC to 24 Sept 2026 · 13:37:15 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberHL7621
Aircraft typeAIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)
CallsignKAL081
ICAO address71BE21

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report24 Sept 2026 · 13:19:45 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained39,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Airbus A380 photo.

23 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N1722K: an aircraft record dated 1946

Tail N1722KLUSCOMBE 8 (L8)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database gives a manufacture year of 1946. This is a metadata match, not independently verified airframe history.

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Track preview. Gaps retained.

Saved report23 Sept 2026 · 22:13:45 UTC

Ground speed
53.5 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained
800 ft
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Recorded track: 9 saved positions over 2 minutes. Near South Lyon, Michigan; about 2.4 miles along the plotted segments.
Geographic plot of 9 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near South Lyon, Michigan). About 2.4 miles (2.1 nautical miles) along the plotted segments. Lines stop at gaps over 45 seconds, source changes and rejected positions. Archive timestamps do not establish exact message freshness. USGS topographic background shows roads, water and place names where available. It is a current reference map, not imagery from the flight date. Map data sources

Complete observation interval
23 Sept 2026 · 22:13:45 UTC to 23 Sept 2026 · 22:48:15 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN1722K
Aircraft typeLUSCOMBE 8 (L8)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressA12343

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report23 Sept 2026 · 22:13:45 UTC
Ground speed53.5 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained800 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Geographic plot of 9 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near South Lyon, Michigan). About 2.4 miles (2.1 nautical miles) along the plotted segments. Lines stop at gaps over 45 seconds, source changes and rejected positions. Archive timestamps do not establish exact message freshness. USGS topographic background shows roads, water and place names where available. It is a current reference map, not imagery from the flight date.

22 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

D-AIMM: A388 type match

Tail D-AIMMAIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as AIRBUS A-380-800. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Saved report22 Sept 2026 · 00:46:00 UTC

Ground speed
538.8 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained
37,000 ft
Image and full record
Representative Airbus A380 seen from below in flight.
Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
22 Sept 2026 · 00:46:00 UTC to 22 Sept 2026 · 00:54:45 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberD-AIMM
Aircraft typeAIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO address3C65AD

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report22 Sept 2026 · 00:46:00 UTC
Ground speed538.8 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained37,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Airbus A380 photo.

19 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N780BA: BLCF type match

Tail N780BABOEING 747-400LCF Dreamlifter (BLCF)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as BOEING 747-400LCF Dreamlifter. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Boeing Dreamlifter photo. Image source and license

Saved report19 Sept 2026 · 16:47:45 UTC

Ground speed
502.7 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained
37,000 ft
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Representative Boeing Dreamlifter on an airport apron, showing its enlarged cargo fuselage.
Representative Boeing Dreamlifter photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
19 Sept 2026 · 16:47:45 UTC to 19 Sept 2026 · 17:04:00 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN780BA
Aircraft typeBOEING 747-400LCF Dreamlifter (BLCF)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressAA90A0

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report19 Sept 2026 · 16:47:45 UTC
Ground speed502.7 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained37,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Boeing Dreamlifter photo.

18 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N7504H: an aircraft record dated 1946

Tail N7504HPIPER PA-12 Super Cruiser (PA12)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database gives a manufacture year of 1946. This is a metadata match, not independently verified airframe history.

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Track preview. Gaps retained.

Saved report18 Sept 2026 · 13:50:00 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
1,800 ft
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Recorded track: 4 saved positions over 0.8 minutes. Near South Lyon, Michigan; about 1.3 miles along the plotted segments.
Geographic plot of 4 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near South Lyon, Michigan). About 1.3 miles (1.1 nautical miles) along the plotted segments. Lines stop at gaps over 45 seconds, source changes and rejected positions. Archive timestamps do not establish exact message freshness. USGS topographic background shows roads, water and place names where available. It is a current reference map, not imagery from the flight date. Map data sources

Complete observation interval
18 Sept 2026 · 13:50:00 UTC to 18 Sept 2026 · 13:50:45 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN7504H
Aircraft typePIPER PA-12 Super Cruiser (PA12)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressAA1CF5

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report18 Sept 2026 · 13:50:00 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained1,800 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Geographic plot of 4 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near South Lyon, Michigan). About 1.3 miles (1.1 nautical miles) along the plotted segments. Lines stop at gaps over 45 seconds, source changes and rejected positions. Archive timestamps do not establish exact message freshness. USGS topographic background shows roads, water and place names where available. It is a current reference map, not imagery from the flight date.

17 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

87-0027: C5M type match

Tail 87-0027Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy (C5M)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy photo. Image source and license

Saved report17 Sept 2026 · 21:13:00 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
39,000 ft
Image and full record
Representative Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy lifting off from a runway in evening light.
Representative Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
17 Sept 2026 · 21:13:00 UTC to 17 Sept 2026 · 21:32:00 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail number87-0027
Aircraft typeLockheed C-5M Super Galaxy (C5M)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressAE0578

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report17 Sept 2026 · 21:13:00 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained39,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

MLAT estimates position from signal timing across receivers. Derived position and speed may not provide independent corroboration.

Representative Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy photo.

14 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

HL7640: A388 type match

Tail HL7640AIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as AIRBUS A-380-800. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Saved report14 Sept 2026 · 00:34:00 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
37,000 ft
Image and full record
Representative Airbus A380 seen from below in flight.
Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
14 Sept 2026 · 00:34:00 UTC to 14 Sept 2026 · 00:48:30 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberHL7640
Aircraft typeAIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO address71BE40

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report14 Sept 2026 · 00:34:00 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained37,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Airbus A380 photo.

12 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N8704: DC3 type match

Tail N8704DOUGLAS DC-3 Dakota (DC3)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as DOUGLAS DC-3 Dakota. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Douglas DC-3 photo (modified radar test aircraft shown). Image source and license

Saved report12 Sept 2026 · 12:03:00 UTC

Ground speed
131.2 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained
2,150 ft
Image and full record
Representative Douglas DC-3 modified as a radar test aircraft, taking off in a side view.
Representative Douglas DC-3 photo (modified radar test aircraft shown). Image source and license

Complete observation interval
12 Sept 2026 · 12:03:00 UTC to 12 Sept 2026 · 12:11:30 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN8704
Aircraft typeDOUGLAS DC-3 Dakota (DC3)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressABF93A

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report12 Sept 2026 · 12:03:00 UTC
Ground speed131.2 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained2,150 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Douglas DC-3 photo (modified radar test aircraft shown).

11 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

HL7626: A388 type match

Tail HL7626AIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as AIRBUS A-380-800. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Saved report11 Sept 2026 · 00:28:00 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
39,025 ft
Image and full record
Representative Airbus A380 seen from below in flight.
Representative Airbus A380 photo. Image source and license

Complete observation interval
11 Sept 2026 · 00:28:00 UTC to 11 Sept 2026 · 00:42:45 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberHL7626
Aircraft typeAIRBUS A-380-800 (A388)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO address71BE26

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report11 Sept 2026 · 00:28:00 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained39,025 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Airbus A380 photo.

10 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N32000: an aircraft record dated 1941

Tail N32000WACF

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

The saved aircraft database gives a manufacture year of 1941. This is a metadata match, not independently verified airframe history.

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Representative Waco F-series photo (UPF-7 shown). Image source and license

Saved report10 Sept 2026 · 15:50:15 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
1,900 ft
Image and full record
Representative Waco UPF-7 biplane displayed in a museum.
Representative Waco F-series photo (UPF-7 shown). Image source and license

Complete observation interval
10 Sept 2026 · 15:50:15 UTC to 10 Sept 2026 · 16:02:30 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN32000
Aircraft typeWACF
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressA370C1

Tail/type: current database matches; historical assignments unverified.

All recorded measurements

Saved report10 Sept 2026 · 15:50:15 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained1,900 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

Aircraft metadata is a current database match; historical assignment is not independently verified.

Representative Waco F-series photo (UPF-7 shown).