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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

IATA DTWICAO KDTWLocal DTW🇺🇸 Detroit
Coordinates
42.2138°N, 83.3538°W
Elevation
645 ft (197 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:42

About 14h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is an international airport serving Detroit and its surrounding metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Detroit city center, in Romulus, a suburb of Detroit. It is by far Michigan's busiest airport, with 10 times as many enplanements and deplanements as the next busiest, Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, and more than all other airports in the state combined.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KDTW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (6)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04R / 22L12,003 ft / 3,659 m200 ftConLightedOpen
03R / 21L10,001 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
04L / 22R10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
09L / 27R8,708 ft / 2,654 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
03L / 21R8,501 ft / 2,591 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
09R / 27L8,500 ft / 2,591 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.575 MHz
ATISATIS133.675 MHz
CLDPRE TAXI CLNC120.650 MHz
DEPDEP118.575 MHz
GNDGND119.250 MHz
RDOLANSING RDO115.700 MHz
TWRMETRO TWR118.400 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingDiningShoppingWi-Fi

Security wait times are approximately 2 minutes at Evans Terminal and 4 minutes at McNamara Terminal.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (135)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (56)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (29)

Arrivals (STARs) (21)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Diverse vector area / other (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DETROIT CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle328 ft623 ft
Obstacle328 ft627 ft
Obstacle328 ft617 ft
Obstacle640 ft
Obstacle604 ft
Obstacle571 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is KDTW, and its IATA code is DTW.

Where is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport located?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is large airport located in Detroit, United States, at an elevation of 645 ft (197 m).

How many runways does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways, the longest being 12,003 ft / 3,659 m.

Which airlines fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airlines historically serving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, among 23 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Historical data lists 135 nonstop destinations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The nearest airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Willow Run Airport (YIP), about 8 nm to the w, followed by Belleville Airport and Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.