DETROIT METRO WAYNE COUNTY (KDTW)
Detroit, Michigan · Wayne County · 15 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierDTW
ICAO identifierKDTW
Elevation645.2 ft MSL
Latitude42.21243° N
Longitude83.35339° W
Magnetic variation7W
AirspaceClass B
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Large hub
Based aircraft9
Annual enplanements15,378,559
Planned development (2025–29)$371,694,229
Sectional chartDETROIT
ARTCCCleveland Center
Flight ServiceLansing
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityDTW
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerChad Newton
Manager phone734-942-3685
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,501 × 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 03L: P4R · 21R: P4L |
| 03R/21L | 10,001 × 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 03R: P4R, ALSF2 · 21L: P4L, MALSR |
| 04L/22R | 10,000 × 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 04L: P4L, ALSF2 · 22R: P4R, MALSR |
| 04R/22L | 12,003 × 200 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 04R: ALSF2, displaced 509 ft · 22L: MALSR |
| 04X/22X | — | — | — |
| 09L/27R | 8,708 × 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 27R: P4L, MALSR |
| 09R/27L | 8,500 × 150 ft | Concrete (fair) | 27L: P4L, MALSR |
ILS approaches: 03R (CAT III), 04L (CAT III), 04R (CAT III), 04X (CAT I), 21L (CAT I), 22L (CAT I), 22R (CAT I), 22X (CAT I), 27L (CAT I), 27R (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B | 118.95 | METRO |
| DEP/P | 118.95 | METRO |
| METRO DP | 118.95 | METRO |
| APCH/P | 124.05 | METRO |
| GRAYT STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| HANBL STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| HAYLL STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| KKISS STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| LAYKS STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| LECTR STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| RKCTY STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| VCTRZ STAR | 124.975 | METRO |
| APCH/P | 125.15 | METRO |
| BARII DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| CCOBB DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| CLVIN DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| DEP/P | 125.525 | METRO |
| HHOWE DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| KAYLN DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| MIGGY DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| SNDRS DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| TRMML DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| ZETTR DP | 125.525 | METRO |
| BONZZ STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| CRAKN STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| CUUGR STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| FERRL STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| HTROD STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| KLYNK STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| TPGUN STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| WNGNT STAR | 126.225 | METRO |
| PRM | 127.05 | METRO |
| BARII DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| CCOBB DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| CLVIN DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| DEP/P | 132.025 | METRO |
| HHOWE DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| KZLOV DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| LIDDS DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| PAVYL DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| SNDRS DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| TRMML DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| ZETTR DP | 132.025 | METRO |
| CLASS B | 132.35 | METRO |
| CLASS B | 134.3 | METRO |
| DEP/P | 134.3 | METRO |
| METRO DP | 134.3 | METRO |
| PRM | 135.775 | METRO |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 284.0 | METRO |
| METRO DP | 284.0 | METRO |
| D-ATIS | 118.125 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 118.4 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 118.4 | METRO |
| GND/P | 119.25 | METRO |
| GND/P | 119.45 | METRO |
| CD PRE TAXI CLNC | 120.65 | METRO |
| EMERG | 121.5 | METRO |
| GND/P | 121.8 | METRO |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| LCL/P | 128.125 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 128.75 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 128.75 | METRO |
| GND/P | 132.725 | METRO |
| D-ATIS | 133.675 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 135.0 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 135.0 | METRO |
| EMERG | 243.0 | METRO |
| MEDEVAC | 259.6 | METRO |
| LCL/P | 317.725 | METRO |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 231-202-2054
Airport remarks
- BRIGHTLY LIGHTED PARKING LOT 2.6 NM SW OF ARPT.
- BE ALERT BIRDS, WATERFOWL, ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ACFT ON TWY 'F' AND TWY 'V' DO NOT BLOCK FIRE STATION EXITS.
- TAXI ON RWY 09L/27R LTD TO: EXITING FM RWY 04R/22L, 03L/21R, & 03R/21L EXC NO TAXI BTN RWY 03L/21R & TWY W; TWO-WAY TAXI BTN TWY Y & TWY M WHEN RED STOP BAR LGTS ARE LGTD AT RWY 04R/22L & 03L/21R OR WHEN BARRICADES ARE USED INSTEAD AT THE RESPECTIVE INTS. TAXI BTN SS-SR OR IN CONDS WITH VIS LESS THAN 1 SM RQRS GREEN CNTRLN LGT TO BE OPR.
- RY STATUS LGTS ARE IN OPN.
- RWY VISUAL SCREEN 20 FT AGL 1150 FT S. AER 04R
- PPR FOR B747-8 OPRS DUE TO CONSTRAINTS ON RWYS, TWYS AND RAMPS CTC AIRFIELD OPRS AT 734-942-3685.
- ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE RSTRD FM USING TWY P BTN TWY J & TWY P3.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KDTW
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Aviation services near KDTW
Events near KDTW
Sat, Aug 22 · 8:30 AM (Free)
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FAA WINGS SafetySeminar/Training
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Fly-in
Sat, Aug 22 · 9:00 AM (Free)
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