Airport code

DTW Airport Code, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

DTW is the IATA code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the main international gateway for Detroit, United States. Airlines and booking systems use DTW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KDTW. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 42.21° N, 83.35° W.

City
Detroit
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
42.21377, -83.35379
Elevation
645 ft
Runways
6
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Detroit airport code?

The airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KDTW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 59 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code KDTW begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is DTW?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport serves Detroit, United States. The runways sit at 645 ft (197 m) elevation.

Runways at DTW

It has 6 runways. The longest is 12,003 ft (3.66 km), designated 04R/22L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Detroit?

The IATA airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit is DTW. Its ICAO code is KDTW.

What is the 3-letter code for Detroit?

The 3-letter IATA code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit is DTW.

What airport is DTW?

DTW is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, located in Detroit, United States.

What country is DTW in?

DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) is in United States.

Where is DTW airport located?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is in Detroit, United States, at coordinates 42.21377, -83.35379.

What is the ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is KDTW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DTW.

What is the difference between DTW and KDTW?

DTW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KDTW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Detroit and United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from DTW

Distance and typical flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to other airports it connects with:

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