Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTW ICAO: KDTW FAA LID: DTW WMO: 72537
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Wayne County, Michigan
Operator	Wayne County Airport Authority
Serves	Detroit, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States and Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Location	Romulus, Michigan
Hub for	Delta Air Lines
Focus city for	Spirit Airlines
Elevation AMSL	645 ft / 197 m
Coordinates	42°12′45″N 083°21′12″W / 42.21250°N 83.35333°W / 42.21250; -83.35333
Maps
FAA diagram
DTW Location in Michigan Show map of Michigan DTW Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Runway
Runway Length Surface ft m 4R/22L 12,003 3,659 Concrete 4L/22R 10,000 3,048 Asphalt/Concrete 3R/21L 10,000 3,048 Concrete 3L/21R 8,500 2,591 Asphalt/Concrete 9L/27R 8,708 2,654 Asphalt/Concrete 9R/27L 8,500 2,591 Concrete
Statistics (2018)
Total passengers 35,236,676 Cargo volume 230,438 tonnes Aircraft operations 393,681
Source: www.metroairport.com

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is a very busy and important airport in the United States. It is located near Detroit, Michigan. This airport helps connect people from Detroit to many places around the world. It is one of the busiest airports in the country.

DTW is a major hub for Delta Air Lines. This means many Delta flights start or end here. It is also a focus city for Spirit Airlines. The airport serves many cities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Exploring Detroit's Main Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a huge place. It has two main terminals where passengers go. These are the McNamara Terminal and the Evans Terminal. Each terminal has many gates for planes.

McNamara Terminal: A Busy Hub

The McNamara Terminal is the larger of the two. It is mostly used by Delta Air Lines. This terminal is known for its long main concourse. It even has a special underground tunnel with lights and music! This tunnel connects different parts of the terminal.

Getting Around McNamara Terminal

Inside the McNamara Terminal, you can find the ExpressTram. This is a special train that moves passengers. It helps people get quickly between different parts of the long concourse. This makes it easier to catch connecting flights.

Evans Terminal: Another Gateway

The Evans Terminal is the second main terminal. It is used by many other airlines. These include Spirit Airlines and other international carriers. This terminal also has many shops and places to eat.

How Busy is DTW Airport?

Detroit Metropolitan Airport handles millions of passengers every year. In 2018, over 35 million people traveled through DTW! That's a lot of travelers coming and going. The airport also manages a lot of cargo. This means it helps move goods and packages around the world.

Planes and Runways at DTW

DTW has six main runways. These are the long, flat areas where planes take off and land. Having many runways helps the airport handle many flights. It also makes sure planes can land safely, even in bad weather. Airport staff work hard to keep everything running smoothly.

Images for kids

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  A view south along the McNamara Terminal at DTW (8/4/2020). Tails include aircraft types CRJ-900, A321, 737-900ER, A319, and A220.

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  Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar at DTW

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  De-icing at DTW with departing Delta A321

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  View of McNamara Concourse A from Concourse B/C

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  Detroit's colorful Light Tunnel, with displays choreographed to music, connects Concourse A with Concourse B and C.

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  View of DTW's North Terminal and the remains of the Smith Terminal

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  Concourse C

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  The ExpressTram transports passengers among three stations in the McNamara Terminal.

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  Evans Terminal

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  Evans Terminal check-in

See also

In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Detroit para niños