Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Detroit, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Detroit? Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is identified as DTW (ICAO: KDTW).

Distance & flight time from DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, commonly identified by its code DTW, serves as one of Delta Air Lines' largest hubs, funneling connecting traffic across the central and eastern United States through its expansive McNamara Terminal. That terminal is famous among frequent flyers for its length and for the underground moving walkway lit by ambient music and colored lighting, a corridor that has become something of a minor pop-culture landmark in American air travel. Located southwest of downtown Detroit near Romulus, the airport replaced smaller facilities that once handled the region's commercial traffic during the automobile industry's mid-century boom years. DTW's six runways support heavy operations even during harsh Midwestern winters, when snow removal crews work continuously to keep the airfield functional. Beyond Delta's dominant presence, the airport also anchors significant air cargo operations tied to the automotive supply chains still centered around greater Detroit.

Runways at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03L/21R8501 ft (2591 m)150 ft (46 m)PEM
03R/21L10001 ft (3048 m)150 ft (46 m)CON
04L/22R10000 ft (3048 m)150 ft (46 m)CON
04R/22L12003 ft (3659 m)200 ft (61 m)CON
09L/27R8708 ft (2654 m)150 ft (46 m)PEM
09R/27L8500 ft (2591 m)150 ft (46 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.575 MHz
ATISATIS133.675 MHz
CLDPRE TAXI CLNC120.65 MHz
DEPDEP118.575 MHz
GNDGND119.25 MHz
RDOLANSING RDO115.7 MHz
TWRMETRO TWR118.4 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

DTW operates six runways near Romulus, Michigan, functions as one of Delta Air Lines' largest hubs, and features the well-known illuminated McNamara Terminal walkway.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The IATA code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW.

What is the ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is KDTW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.