Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ICAO: KDTW / IATA: DTW)
Location (City, Country)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Airport Type & Size
Major international hub in the U.S. Midwest
• Handles ~36 million passengers/year
• 2 passenger terminals (McNamara & North Terminal)
• 6 runways, supports widebody aircraft (A350, B777, B787)
• Delta Air Lines hub with long-haul international operations
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• One of the largest and most efficient hubs in the U.S.
• Offers a balance of domestic, transatlantic, and transpacific traffic
• Strategically located for connecting East Coast, Midwest, and Asia
• Delta’s major international gateway for the central U.S.
Major Airlines & Routes
• Delta Air Lines (hub), Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Air France, Aeroméxico, Royal Jordanian
• Key routes: Tokyo, Seoul, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Atlanta
Unique Features or Challenges
• Large airfield with efficient runway layout
• Snowy winters present de-icing and operational challenges
• McNamara Terminal has one of the longest concourses in the world
• Well-planned ground traffic, but long taxi distances for some gates
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Detroit Metropolitan Airport - Wikipedia
