Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Codes, Runways & Location
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IATA: DTW · ICAO: KDTW) is a large airport serving Detroit, United States. It lies at 42.2138° N, 83.3538° W, 645 ft (197 m) above sea level.
Overview of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Detroit in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DTW and the ICAO code KDTW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3659 m (12003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 645 ft (197 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Willow Run Airport (YIP) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,659 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Where is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport located?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, United States. Its coordinates are 42.2138° N, 83.3538° W.
What is the airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has an IATA code of DTW and an ICAO code of KDTW.
How long is the runway at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's longest runway is about 3659 m (12003 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport a major airport?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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