Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Country Airport, also known as Detroit Metro Airport, Metro Airport or even just DTW is an international airport located in Michigan, United States.
The airport is the busiest in Michigan, and also acts as one of the U.S. largest airline hubs, with over 35.2 million passengers in 2018. This airport is now a major gateway in tourism for Detroit but also serves areas such as Ann Arbor, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Delta has a hub at this airport and is currently its second-largest hub in terms of total planes and operations through the airport.
The airport was constructed in 1929 when it was called Wayne County Airport, with its first flight landing in 1930. During the war, it was renamed to Romulus Field and was used by the United States Army Air Forces. In 1947, after expansion, the airport was once again renamed to Detroit-Wayne Major Airport.
Detroit Metro provides an array of features for both business and leisure travellers, with all passengers kept in mind. From dining options and entertainment to practical nursing rooms and WiFi.
In the Delta Sky Club, passengers with access can enjoy food and snacks, newspapers and magazines, showers, TV and WiFi.
Includes beverages (both alcohol and non-alcoholic), internet, newspapers and magazines, snacks, TV and premium food.
In the Freedom Center, the airport hopes to welcome travelling military members, veterans and their families. In this lounges, you can find complimentary food and drinks, TVs, computers, seats and children books and toys.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) features six runways:
These runways support DTW's capacity to handle a high volume of air traffic, accommodating various aircraft sizes and facilitating efficient operations.
Also known as the McNamara Terminal and previously as the Northwest WorldGateway, this terminal was opened in 2002, replacing the old Davey Terminal. The terminal is currently only used for Delta and Delta Partner flights, with airlines such as Aeromexico and Air France also operating flights. The terminal is home to many shops and restaurants across all three concourses, with a special ‘Light Tunnel’ feature which connects the concourses.
The North Terminal is home to all non-SkyTeam airlines, such as Air Canada, Alaska, Royal Jordanian, Frontier and United. The terminal has 26 gates, and 2 x 6-lane security checkpoints and also a Customs and Border Protection facilities.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is served by several major airlines offering both domestic and international flights. The primary carriers operating at DTW include:
Delta Air Lines operates primarily from the McNamara Terminal, while other airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, operate from the Evans Terminal. DTW offers numerous daily flights to various destinations across North America and beyond.
You can get to Detroit Metro Airport via the I-94 and I-275 roads. When arriving at the airport, there are many parking facilities which you can choose from to best suit your length of stay.
You can use SMART buses to get to and from Detroit Metro Airport, which has routes which stop at both the North Terminal land the McNamara Terminal. With SMART’s FAST route, you can get to Downtown Detroit and the suburbs very quickly. The AirRide service also provides connections to the airport from the Ann Arbor area.
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