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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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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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9 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

86-0020: C5M type match

Tail 86-0020Lockheed 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 report9 Sept 2026 · 03:20:30 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
35,025 ft
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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
9 Sept 2026 · 03:20:30 UTC to 9 Sept 2026 · 03:37:30 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail number86-0020
Aircraft typeLockheed C-5M Super Galaxy (C5M)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressAE0571

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

All recorded measurements

Saved report9 Sept 2026 · 03:20:30 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained35,025 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.

8 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

AE8B78: E6 type match

Tail Not recordedE6

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

The saved aircraft database identifies this aircraft as E6. The type match does not independently verify its historical assignment or the purpose of this flight.

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Track preview. Gaps retained.

Saved report8 Sept 2026 · 19:11:30 UTC

Archived altitude; reference not retained
27,000 ft
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Recorded track: 3 saved positions over 0.5 minutes. Near Fort Wayne, Indiana; about 2.7 miles along the plotted segments.
Geographic plot of 3 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near Fort Wayne, Indiana). About 2.7 miles (2.4 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
8 Sept 2026 · 19:11:30 UTC to 8 Sept 2026 · 19:16:00 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberNot recorded
Aircraft typeE6
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressAE8B78

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

All recorded measurements

Saved report8 Sept 2026 · 19:11:30 UTC
Archived altitude; reference not retained27,000 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.

Geographic plot of 3 saved aircraft positions in a short archived excerpt (Near Fort Wayne, Indiana). About 2.7 miles (2.4 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.

6 Sept 2026

Unusual aircraft

N718BA: BLCF type match

Tail N718BABOEING 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 report6 Sept 2026 · 00:51:30 UTC

Ground speed
549.2 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained
35,000 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
6 Sept 2026 · 00:51:30 UTC to 6 Sept 2026 · 00:52:15 UTC

Aircraft details
Tail numberN718BA
Aircraft typeBOEING 747-400LCF Dreamlifter (BLCF)
CallsignNot recorded
ICAO addressA999DF

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

All recorded measurements

Saved report6 Sept 2026 · 00:51:30 UTC
Ground speed549.2 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained35,000 ft
Transponder code0000

Evidence and limitations

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

Representative Boeing Dreamlifter photo.