Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a large airport serving Detroit, United States. Its IATA code is DTW and its ICAO code is KDTW. The airport lies at an elevation of 645 ft (197 m) above sea level. It has 6 runway(s); the longest is 04R/22L, 12,003 ft (3,659 m) long. Local time follows the America/Detroit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DTW
- ICAO code
- KDTW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 645 ft (197 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.2138, -83.3538
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,501 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,001 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 04L/22R | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 12,003 ft · 3,659 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 8,708 ft · 2,654 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 8,500 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQG Windsor International Airport | Windsor, Canada | 33 km · 21 mi |
| TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | Toledo, United States | 79 km · 49 mi |
| FNT Bishop International Airport | Flint, United States | 90 km · 56 mi |
| LAN Capital Region International Airport | Lansing, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | Cleveland, United States | 153 km · 95 mi |
| MBS MBS International Airport | Freeland, United States | 158 km · 98 mi |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | Kalamazoo, United States | 181 km · 112 mi |
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | Grand Rapids, United States | 193 km · 120 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DTW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 817 | 508 | 441 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 958 | 595 | 517 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,933 | 1,822 | 1,584 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,178 | 1,975 | 1,716 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,045 | 3,756 | 3,264 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,359 | 3,952 | 3,434 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,679 | 4,150 | 3,606 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,224 | 5,110 | 4,440 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,503 | 5,284 | 4,591 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,320 | 6,413 | 5,572 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,647 | 6,615 | 5,749 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,400 | 7,084 | 6,156 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,894 | 7,391 | 6,423 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,648 | 8,480 | 7,369 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,115 | 9,392 | 8,161 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,237 | 9,468 | 8,227 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.575 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.675 |
| CLD | PRE TAXI CLNC | 120.650 |
| DEP | DEP | 118.575 |
| GND | GND | 119.250 |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 115.700 |
| TWR | METRO TWR | 118.400 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The IATA code of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and its ICAO code is KDTW.
Where is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport located?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in Detroit, Michigan, United States, at 42.2138, -83.3538.
What time zone is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04R/22L, 12,003 ft (3,659 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Windsor International Airport (YQG), about 33 km (21 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.