Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW)
Large airport · Detroit, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDTW |
| IATA | DTW |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°12'50" W 83°21'14" 42.21377, -83.35379 |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,501 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,001 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04L/22R | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 12,003 ft (3659 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 8,708 ft (2654 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at a glance
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a large airport in Detroit, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as DTW. The field elevation of 645 ft (197 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDTW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 04R/22L — offers 12,003 ft (3659 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04R points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDTW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Run Airport | KYIP | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Windsor International Airport | CYQG | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Oakland County International Airport | KPTK | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 645 ft field elevation of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is KDTW, and its IATA code is DTW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport above sea level?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport sits at an elevation of 645 feet (197 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.2138, -83.3538 — in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Willow Run Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KDTW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDTW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways. The longest, 04R/22L, measures 12,003 ft (3659 m) with a CON surface.