5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Watching it glide between terminals made getting around simple, and it added to the airport’s modern feel.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / DTW
Large airport · DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit, Michigan · 645 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
23,527 ratings
1
Operators based
645
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Detroit, MichiganELEV 645 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
23,527
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
645
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Willow Run Airport (YIP), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW / DTW) is a large commercial airport serving Detroit, Michigan. Field elevation is 645 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, DTW is a home base: National Air Charters, Inc. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Willow Run Airport (YIP, 8 nm), Windsor International Airport (YQG, 18 nm), and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET, 19 nm). The field has 6 runways, the longest 12,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Detroit, MI destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as DTT and Detroit Metro Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DTW to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KDTW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Detroit
Your FBO? Claim it, freeDetroit, the motor city, is the most populous city in Michigan. Known as the birthplace of Motown, Detroit is a city that has soul and acts as a major gateway to the U.S. and Canada since it is the largest city located on the border. Signature looks forward to hosting you at DTW.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +24 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“You can tell a lot of thought went into moving passengers efficiently without making the airport feel chaotic.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It added such a calming atmosphere and made the airport feel more welcoming than your typical travel hub.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDTW
IATA
DTW
FAA / Local
DTW
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138° N · 83.3538° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 645 ft, DTW sits lower than 73% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
6 runways
longest 12,003 ft
- 04R/22L12,003 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 03R/21L10,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 04L/22R10,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09L/27R8,708 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03L/21R8,501 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L8,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,003 ft
DTW's 12,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmYIPWillow Run AirportDetroit
- 18nmYQGWindsor International AirportWindsor
- 19nmDETColeman A. Young Municipal AirportDetroit
- 27nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
- 33nmMTCSelfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMount Clemens
- 43nmTOLEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express AirportToledo
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKDTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · Detroit, MI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DTW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 203 nm | 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 333 nm | 1h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Boston (BED) | 535 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 852 nm | 2h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 946 nm | 2h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 950 nm | 2h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DTW?
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's longest paved runway is 12,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DTW?
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways; the longest measures 12,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DTW?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as a home base, including National Air Charters, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
- One FBO serves DTW: Signature Flight Support Detroit. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DTW?
- The closest alternate is Willow Run Airport (YIP), about 8 nm away, followed by Windsor International Airport (YQG) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DTW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 52m (203 nm), Washington DC about 1h 10m (333 nm), Nashville about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.