Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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.
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
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport
DET — Longest runway: 5,092 ft
Oakland County International Airport
PTK — Longest runway: 6,521 ft
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
MTC — Longest runway: 9,000 ft
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport
TOL — Longest runway: 10,600 ft
Erie-Ottawa International Airport
KPCW — Longest runway: 5,646 ft
Bishop International Airport
FNT — Longest runway: 7,852 ft
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field
JXN — Longest runway: 5,351 ft
Airport Resources
Quick Facts
- IATA Code
- DTW
- ICAO Code
- KDTW
- Elevation
- 645 ft
- Runways
- 6
- Longest Runway
- 12,003 ft
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan