Facilities Ranking
Safety Ranking
Environmental Ranking
• Region: North America
• Country/State: United States (Michigan)
• City/Town: Detroit / Romulus
• Website: https://www.metroairport.com
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: DTW
o ICAO: KDTW
• Terminals:
– McNamara Terminal (Delta Air Lines hub; Concourses A, B, C)
– Evans Terminal (formerly North Terminal; other airlines)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~32–34 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey garages adjacent to both terminals
• Long-term: Long-term and economy lots with shuttle services; pre-booking available
• Valet: Official valet parking at McNamara Terminal (premium paid)
Hotel
• On site:
– The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport (connected airside to McNamara Terminal)
• Nearby:
– Multiple international-brand hotels along I-94 and Merriman Road
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Extensive US and international dining, particularly in McNamara Terminal
• Bars: Numerous licensed bars and cafés airside
• Lounges: Delta Sky Clubs (multiple), Lufthansa Business Lounge, The Club at DTW
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departure areas
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, bookstores, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and DTW lost & found services
• Car rental: Consolidated Rental Car Center (connected via shuttle bus)
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, SMART and DDOT buses
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms and family facilities throughout terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities at on-site hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming and wellness services
• Other facilities: Medical clinics, prayer/quiet rooms, art installations, indoor water feature (McNamara)
• Biometric check-in: Biometric boarding widely used by Delta and selected international carriers
• Biometric customs: US CBP facial-recognition processing and automated passport control
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Fully step-free terminals with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
• Accessible parking in terminal garages
• Accessible toilets throughout airport
• Visual paging, TTY phones and hearing loops in select areas
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Terminal train system equipped with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 03L/21R
• Runway 03R/21L
• Runway 04L/22R
• Runway 04R/22L
• Runway 09/27
• Runway 15L/33R
Length/Width
• Longest runways: ~3,810 m × 61 m
• Multiple parallel runways enable high-capacity operations
• All primary runways support widebody aircraft (Code E/F capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces across primary runways
• Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Surface specifications published in FAA Airport/Facility Directory
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on all primary runway ends
• CAT II and CAT III capability available
• Among the most robust low-visibility-capable airports in North America
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• ASDE-X surface radar and NextGen ATC systems
Low-visibility operations
– Comprehensive Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)
– Frequent CAT II/III operations during snow and fog
– Extensive snow-removal and de-icing capability
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-level OTP varies by airline and season
• Generally resilient due to:
– Multiple parallel runways
– Strong winter-operations infrastructure
• Severe winter storms remain the dominant delay factor
Airfield restrictions
• No curfew
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Preferential runway use based on wind and weather
• Continuous runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Major aircraft maintenance hub
• Significant Delta TechOps presence at DTW
• Line and heavy maintenance for narrowbody and widebody fleets
• Oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Wayne County Airport Authority targets net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2050
• Extensive fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and advanced energy-management systems
• Comprehensive recycling and waste-diversion programs
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations on airport land and facilities
• Off-site renewable electricity procurement via power purchase agreements
• Energy efficiency and renewables form the core emissions-reduction strategy
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available through airline-driven initiatives
• Delta Air Lines participates in SAF procurement and demonstration programs at DTW
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of wetlands and buffer zones
• Stormwater treatment protecting local waterways
• Wildlife hazard management balancing aviation safety and ecological stewardship
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of shared transport and airport buses
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
• Consolidated rental car operations reduce shuttle emissions
• EV charging infrastructure available in parking facilities
Green building design
• McNamara Terminal designed to advanced US sustainability standards
• Extensive daylighting, high-performance glazing and efficient HVAC
• Lifecycle carbon assessment embedded in capital planning
• Sustainability criteria applied across all DTW infrastructure projects
