Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

DTW KDTW Detroit, Michigan Elevation: 645 ft

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the primary commercial gateway to Detroit and the greater Michigan region, located 20 miles southwest of downtown Detroit in Romulus. DTW offers six runways with the longest at 12,003 feet, accommodating all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners. The airport serves Detroit's automotive industry, with significant business aviation traffic from executives at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. Dedicated FBO facilities from Signature Flight Support and Avflight provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Detroit via DTW: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

For most Detroit-bound automotive executives and private jet clients, Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Pontiac is the preferred choice, located significantly closer to the automotive headquarters in Dearborn and the executive suburbs of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. Detroit Coleman Young (DET) is closer to downtown Detroit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Detroit Metro?

Yes. DTW's 12,003-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners including the Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and the largest wide-body VIP conversions.

Which is the best private airport for Detroit?

For automotive executives and most private jet clients, Oakland County International (PTK) in Pontiac offers faster ground handling and proximity to the Detroit suburbs. Detroit Coleman Young (DET) is closer to downtown Detroit itself.

Does Detroit Metro have customs?

Yes. DTW is a major international port of entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, particularly handy for Canadian arrivals from Windsor and Toronto, as well as European and Asian private jet traffic.

Aircraft Compatible with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Based on the longest runway (12,003 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.

Heavy Jets Super Mid Size Jets Mid Size Jets Light Jets Very Light Jets Turboprops VIP Airliners Helicopters

Pilatus PC-12 PRO

Turboprops

Beechcraft King Air 360

Turboprops

Sikorsky S-76D

Helicopters

Leonardo AW139

Helicopters

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Very Light Jets

Eclipse 550

Very Light Jets

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
04R/22L	12,003 ft	200 ft	Con	✓ Yes
03R/21L	10,001 ft	150 ft	Con	✓ Yes
04L/22R	10,000 ft	150 ft	Con	✓ Yes
09L/27R	8,708 ft	150 ft	Pem	✓ Yes
03L/21R	8,501 ft	150 ft	Pem	✓ Yes
09R/27L	8,500 ft	150 ft	Con	✓ Yes

Nearby Alternative Airports

Willow Run Airport

YIP — Longest runway: 7,543 ft

9 mi

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

DET — Longest runway: 5,092 ft

22 mi

Oakland County International Airport

PTK — Longest runway: 6,521 ft

31 mi

More Airports in Michigan

Alpena County Regional Airport

APN — Alpena

Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field

BTL — Battle Creek

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

DET — Detroit

Willow Run Airport

YIP — Detroit

Delta County Airport

ESC — Escanaba

Bishop International Airport

FNT — Flint

MBS International Airport

MBS — Freeland

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

GRR — Grand Rapids

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Quick Facts

IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Elevation: 645 ft
Runways: 6
Longest Runway: 12,003 ft
Location: Detroit, Michigan