United States flag Detroit Airport (DTW)

Country United States | North America | Major Hub | IATA: DTW | ICAO: KDTW | Elevation 645 ft · 197 m | Local time

Destinations
146
Flights / day
497
Busiest route
Chicago
Top airline
Delta Air Lines

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averages 497 flights per day to 146 destinations, with 121 domestic routes and 25 international routes. A total of 41 airlines operate at DTW, led by Delta Air Lines. This airport provides direct service to 16 countries across four continents, with Canada representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County connects to Shanghai, with a typical flight time of 14 hr 15 mins. Updated: June 29, 2026

Route Network

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport connects 146 destinations worldwide, with Chicago standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Shanghai, and the shortest flight is to Cleveland.

United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
234 mi · 376 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
595 mi · 958 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,120 mi · 1,802 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
986 mi · 1,586 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
487 mi · 783 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
501 mi · 806 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
452 mi · 728 km
10
per day
United States of America flag New York (LGA) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
500 mi · 805 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
405 mi · 651 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 5 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,076 mi · 1,731 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
408 mi · 657 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
631 mi · 1,015 km
9
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
214 mi · 344 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
457 mi · 735 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Grand Rapids (GRR) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
120 mi · 193 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
959 mi · 1,544 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
231 mi · 371 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
1,922 mi · 3,093 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
527 mi · 848 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,668 mi · 2,684 km
7
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,074 mi · 3,337 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
95 mi · 153 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
439 mi · 707 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,745 mi · 2,808 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
229 mi · 369 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
155 mi · 249 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
1,975 mi · 3,178 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
237 mi · 381 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,478 mi · 2,378 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Buffalo (BUF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
240 mi · 387 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
201 mi · 323 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Madison (MSN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
311 mi · 500 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
985 mi · 1,585 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,130 mi · 1,818 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
627 mi · 1,009 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,148 mi · 1,847 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Traverse City (TVC) – United States of America 2 airlines
DTW → TVC
5
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
383 mi · 616 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Knoxville (TYS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
444 mi · 714 km
5
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 4 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
529 mi · 851 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Omaha (OMA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
649 mi · 1,044 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
501 mi · 807 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Appleton (ATW) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
296 mi · 476 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,149 mi · 1,849 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Hartford (BDL) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
547 mi · 881 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Kalamazoo (AZO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
113 mi · 181 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Rochester (ROC) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
295 mi · 475 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Syracuse (SYR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
373 mi · 601 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
488 mi · 785 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Louisville (SDF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
306 mi · 492 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
228 mi · 367 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Saginaw (MBS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
98 mi · 158 km
4
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,952 mi · 3,142 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Lexington (LEX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
296 mi · 476 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Norfolk (ORF) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
529 mi · 851 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Des Moines (DSM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
532 mi · 856 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Elmira/Corning (ELM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
331 mi · 532 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Green Bay (GRB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
287 mi · 461 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Lansing (LAN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
74 mi · 119 km
3
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
8 hr 25 mins
3,951 mi · 6,359 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Richmond (RIC) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
456 mi · 734 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Birmingham (BHM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
626 mi · 1,007 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Burlington (BTV) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
535 mi · 862 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Greensboro (GSO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
460 mi · 741 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Greenville (GSP) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
509 mi · 820 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Memphis (MEM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
610 mi · 982 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Charleston (CHS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
668 mi · 1,076 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Harrisburg (MDT) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
370 mi · 595 km
3
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,214 mi · 1,954 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Fort Myers (RSW) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,087 mi · 1,749 km
3
per day
United States of America flag White Plains (HPN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
504 mi · 811 km
3
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,929 mi · 6,324 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Pellston (PLN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
243 mi · 391 km
2
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,477 mi · 2,378 km
2
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 2 airlines
8 hr 45 mins
4,150 mi · 6,678 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Providence (PVD) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
613 mi · 987 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Savannah (SAV) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
707 mi · 1,137 km
2
per day
United States of America flag South Bend (SBN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
156 mi · 251 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Chattanooga (CHA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
506 mi · 814 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Fort Wayne (FWA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
128 mi · 206 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
927 mi · 1,492 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Huntsville (HSV) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
555 mi · 893 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Jacksonville (JAX) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
815 mi · 1,311 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Alpena (APN) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → APN
2
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,948 mi · 3,135 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Santa Ana (SNA) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
1,956 mi · 3,147 km
1
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
507 mi · 817 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → ANC
1
per day
United States of America flag Binghamton (BGM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
377 mi · 607 km
1
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,564 mi · 2,518 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Escanaba (ESC) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → ESC
1
per day
United States of America flag Fayetteville-Springdale (XNA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
714 mi · 1,149 km
1
per day
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 1 airline
DTW → YHZ
1
per day
United States of America flag Honolulu (HNL) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,468 mi · 7,191 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Iron Mountain / Kingsford (IMT) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → IMT
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,284 mi · 8,504 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,756 mi · 6,044 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Marquette (MQT) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
349 mi · 562 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,822 mi · 2,933 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Monterrey (MTY) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,481 mi · 2,383 km
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
9 hr 5 mins
4,335 mi · 6,977 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Myrtle Beach (MYR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
637 mi · 1,025 km
1
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
9 hr 35 mins
4,615 mi · 7,428 km
1
per day
Puerto Rico flag San Juan (SJU) – Puerto Rico 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,933 mi · 3,110 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Sault Ste Marie (CIU) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
284 mi · 458 km
1
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 1 airline
13 hr 25 mins
6,620 mi · 10,654 km
1
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
14 hr 15 mins
7,122 mi · 11,462 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 1 airline
13 hr 5 mins
6,413 mi · 10,320 km
1
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 1 airline
DTW → YVR
1
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
DTW → DUB
1
per day
United States of America flag West Palm Beach (PBI) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,089 mi · 1,752 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Sarasota (SRQ) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,025 mi · 1,649 km
6
per week
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 1 airline
12 hr 5 mins
6,042 mi · 9,724 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Cleveland (BKL) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
98 mi · 158 km
5
per week
Mexico flag Querétaro (QRO) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,785 mi · 2,872 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Saint Louis (SUS) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
455 mi · 733 km
4
per week
United States of America flag DuPage (DPA) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → DPA
3
per week
Mexico flag Guadalajara (GDL) – Mexico 1 airline
DTW → GDL
3
per week
United States of America flag New Haven (HVN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
543 mi · 874 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Atlantic City (ACY) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
496 mi · 799 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Augusta (AGS) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → AGS
2
per week
United States of America flag Bangor (BGR) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → BGR
2
per week
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,396 mi · 2,247 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Dallas (DAL) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
981 mi · 1,578 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Gaylord (GLR) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → GLR
2
per week
United States of America flag Hamilton (HAO) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → HAO
2
per week
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,093 mi · 1,758 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Pensacola (PNS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
838 mi · 1,349 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Portland (PWM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
667 mi · 1,073 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Sheboygan (SBM) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → SBM
2
per week
United States of America flag Teterboro (TEB) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
490 mi · 788 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Akron (CAK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
133 mi · 215 km
1
per week
Canada flag Barrie-Orillia (YLK) – Canada 1 airline
DTW → YLK
1
per week
United States of America flag Bedford (BED) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
616 mi · 991 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Tri-Cities (TRI) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → TRI
1
per week
United States of America flag Cleveland (CGF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
106 mi · 170 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Columbus (OSU) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
148 mi · 238 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Flint (FNT) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → FNT
1
per week
United States of America flag Hailey (SUN) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → SUN
1
per week
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,073 mi · 3,337 km
1
per week
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,855 mi · 2,986 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Quincy (UIN) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → UIN
1
per week
United States of America flag Rapid City (RAP) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → RAP
1
per week
United States of America flag Sanford (SFM) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → SFM
1
per week
United States of America flag Telluride (TEX) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,326 mi · 2,134 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Tulsa (TUL) – United States of America 1 airline
DTW → TUL
1
per week

Route and destination data updated June 29, 2026.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is served by 41 airlines, with Delta Air Lines in the lead at 50% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 60% of routes. 16 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 12 airlines operate international routes, compared with 31 airlines serving domestic routes. Delta Air Lines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Shanghai with a flight time of 14 hrs 15 mins.

Delta Air Lines (108 routes)
Southwest Airlines (12 routes)
NetJets Aviation (10 routes)
American Airlines (9 routes)
Frontier Airlines (8 routes)
United Airlines (6 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (5 routes)
Executive Jet Management (5 routes)
Flexjet (4 routes)
Envoy Air (3 routes)
WestJet (3 routes)
Mesa Airlines (2 routes)
VKA (2 routes)
JetBlue Airways (2 routes)
Air Canada (2 routes)
COL (2 routes)
DCM (2 routes)
NJM (2 routes)
WUP (2 routes)
Spirit Airlines (2 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
Libyan Airlines (2 routes)
SpiritJets (2 routes)
My Jet Xpress Airlines (2 routes)
WWI (2 routes)
N2 (1 routes)
Alaska Airlines (1 routes)
Chautauqua Airlines (1 routes)
Skyservice Business Aviation (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Lufthansa (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Royal Jordanian (1 routes)
PXG (1 routes)
Volaris (1 routes)
Avelo Airlines (1 routes)
SCW (1 routes)
NKT (1 routes)
PlaneSense (1 routes)
WPK (1 routes)
AirSprint (1 routes)

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport provides direct service to 16 countries across four continents. The route network is 83% domestic and 17% international. Canada is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 455/day
Canada - 17/day
Mexico - 6/day
France - 3/day
Netherlands - 3/day
Germany - 3/day
Türkiye - 1/day
United Kingdom - 1/day
Italy - 1/day
Puerto Rico - 1/day
South Korea - 1/day
China - 1/day
Japan - 1/day
Ireland - 1/day
Jordan - 1/day
Dominican Republic - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays

Delay data is not available yet for this airport.

Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
15 min late
1 min (+3.9%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
16 min early
1 min (-8%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Jul 4

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
25 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
17 min late
2 min (+11.7%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
12 min early
min (+2.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Jul 4

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
25 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 27

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 26

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 25

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 24

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 23

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 22

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 21

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 19

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 18

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 17

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 16

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 15

2026

Departure
42 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 14

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 13

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 12

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 11

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 10

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 9

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 8

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 7

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 6

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 5

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#47 (497 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#85 (146 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,018 ft 3,663 m 200 ft 61 m Concrete
12,018 ft 3,663 m 200 ft 61 m Concrete
10,013 ft 3,052 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
10,013 ft 3,052 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
10,013 ft 3,052 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
10,013 ft 3,052 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,691 ft 2,649 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,691 ft 2,649 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,510 ft 2,594 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
8,510 ft 2,594 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
8,484 ft 2,586 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,484 ft 2,586 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete

Runway Length

Runways at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (IATA: DTW) operates around 497 flights per day to 146 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 121 domestic and 25 international routes, with Delta Air Lines as the leading carrier and Chicago currently the busiest connection. From DTW, passengers can reach 16 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,663 m (12,018 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a major hub in Delta Air Lines’ network and an important origin-and-destination airport for the Detroit metropolitan area. Its route structure is weighted toward domestic service, with a substantial international component that supports transatlantic and other long-haul connections as well as regional flying.

The airport’s traffic profile reflects a mix of short-haul U.S. routes, medium-haul domestic and North American services, and a smaller but significant set of longer international flights. Delta is the dominant carrier, with additional service from other domestic and foreign airlines that use the airport as a connecting point and local gateway.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger operations are centered on two main terminal complexes, with a division between domestic and international processing. The terminal layout is organized to support connecting traffic, with airside circulation designed to make transfers between concourses more direct for airline hub operations.

The airport’s facilities are structured for a large-volume commercial airport with extensive gate access, centralized passenger services, and segmented processing for different flight types. This makes it practical for both connecting passengers and local travelers using point-to-point routes.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Two main passenger terminal complexes
  • Separate domestic and international processing areas
  • Concourse-based gate organization
  • Airside connection focus for transfer passengers
  • Large-scale hub operations support

Passenger-facing facilities are distributed across the terminals and concourses and generally include the services expected at a major hub airport. Travelers can find standard amenities for check-in, security screening, waiting areas, and flight connections, along with a range of retail and dining options.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in and baggage services
  • Security screening areas
  • Retail shops
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Passenger assistance services

Airport Lounges

The airport has a mix of airline-operated and independent lounge facilities, with lounge access generally tied to airline status, premium cabin travel, or paid entry where available. Lounges are typically located within the terminal and concourse areas used by major carriers.

Notable lounges include:

  • Delta Sky Club
  • Lufthansa Business Lounge
  • Lufthansa Senator Lounge
  • Lufthansa First Class Lounge

Dining and Food Options

Dining across the airport includes a mix of quick-service outlets, sit-down restaurants, and familiar chain brands, with food options distributed throughout the terminal and concourse areas. The overall offering is designed to serve connecting passengers as well as travelers with longer dwell times.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Coffee and beverage outlets
  • Casual dining venues
  • Chain food brands
  • Grab-and-go concessions

Public Transport and Parking

The airport is connected to the Detroit area primarily by road, with access from regional highways and a network of ground transportation providers. Travelers commonly use taxis, ride-hailing services, shuttles, and private cars to reach the terminals. For current parking and access information, see the airport’s official parking information and ground transportation resources.

Public transit options are more limited than at rail-linked airports, so access is generally oriented around highway travel and local surface transport. This makes the airport especially convenient for travelers coming from the wider Southeast Michigan region rather than only the central city.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Private car
  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing services
  • Shuttle services
  • Bus connections

Parking is arranged through airport-operated products suited to short stays, longer trips, and terminal-adjacent access. The parking system is intended to support both business travelers and leisure passengers departing on connecting or overnight itineraries.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Garage parking
  • Surface parking
  • Cell phone waiting areas

Runways and Operations

The airport operates a large runway system that supports high-volume commercial traffic, including narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. Its longest runway is 3,663 meters, which allows for a wide range of domestic and international operations.

The airfield is built to handle a major hub workload with frequent arrivals and departures, including connecting banks that support schedule coordination. The runway layout and operational scale are consistent with a large hub airport serving both domestic trunk routes and international services.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • One runway measuring 3,663 meters
  • Support for wide-body aircraft operations
  • Capacity for high-frequency hub scheduling
  • Mixed domestic and international traffic

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport plays a central role in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes air network. As a major hub, it channels a large share of traffic through connecting banks while also serving substantial local demand from the Detroit metropolitan area.

Its route structure supports domestic connectivity, transborder traffic, and long-haul international service. The airport’s scale and airline mix make it important both as a transfer point and as the primary commercial airport for the region.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub status
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Transfer airport
  • Regional origin-and-destination traffic

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located southwest of downtown Detroit and serves the broader Southeast Michigan market. Its catchment area includes the Detroit metro region and surrounding communities that rely on it as the primary full-service commercial airport.

Because of its scale and network reach, the airport also attracts travelers from a wider regional area in Michigan and neighboring parts of the Great Lakes corridor. This gives it a catchment that extends beyond the immediate city center.

The airport serves:

  • Detroit metropolitan area
  • Southeast Michigan
  • Great Lakes regional travelers
  • Domestic connecting passengers
  • International departure and arrival traffic

Hotels Near the Airport

There are airport-area hotels used by overnight travelers, airline crews, and passengers with early departures or late arrivals. These properties are generally suited to transit stays and business travel, especially for passengers who need proximity to the terminals. The airport’s official hotel information can be checked through its travel and transportation resources.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
  • Clarion Hotel Detroit Metro Airport
  • Wingate by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
  • Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport

Airport History

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport developed during the mid-20th century as the region’s main commercial aviation facility, replacing earlier airport infrastructure that had become insufficient for growing traffic. Its location and available land made it suitable for expansion as jet operations became the standard for major U.S. airports.

The airport expanded substantially as Detroit’s air travel demand increased and as carriers built larger hub and connecting operations. Over time, the airfield and terminal systems were modernized to support higher-frequency service, larger aircraft, and more efficient passenger processing.

A major turning point in the airport’s development was the construction and modernization of terminal facilities that improved its ability to handle domestic and international traffic separately while still supporting hub connectivity. These changes helped align the airport with the needs of a dominant network carrier and a growing connecting passenger base.

In its current form, the airport functions as one of the key large-hub airports in the United States, with a role shaped by domestic connectivity, international links, and regional demand from Southeast Michigan.

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