Detroit's major international gateway serving the Great Lakes region.
Opened
1930
Location
Romulus (Detroit), United States
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the Detroit metropolitan area and is one of the busiest airports in the United States. Located in Romulus, Michigan, approximately 21 miles southwest of downtown Detroit, the airport covers over 7,000 acres and serves tens of millions of passengers annually.
The airport is a major hub for Delta Air Lines, which operates one of its largest hubs here, and historically served as a hub for Northwest Airlines before its merger with Delta. DTW features two main passenger terminals—the McNamara Terminal and the North Terminal—connected by an automated people mover system.
DTW has consistently ranked among the top U.S. airports for on-time performance and has received recognition for its facilities, including the McNamara Terminal's impressive mile-long concourse. The airport supports significant cargo operations and international routes in addition to extensive domestic service.
Terminals
DTW operates two terminals—the Edward H. McNamara Terminal (used primarily by Delta) and the North Terminal—linked by an automated people mover.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include the SMART bus system, taxis, rideshares, rental cars, and hotel shuttles, though no direct rail link to downtown Detroit currently exists.
Airlines here
Delta Air Lines uses DTW as a major hub, with additional service from Southwest, American, United, Spirit, and various international carriers.
Notable facts
- ›The McNamara Terminal's Concourse A is approximately one mile long, making it one of the longest airport concourses in the world.
- ›DTW was a primary hub for Northwest Airlines until its 2008 merger with Delta Air Lines.
- ›The airport covers more than 7,000 acres in Romulus, Michigan.
- ›An underground tram connects the two terminals for passenger convenience.
- ›DTW has repeatedly earned recognition for above-average on-time departure performance among large U.S. hub airports.
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