Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
DTW · KDTW · Detroit, MI · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:21 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 03LLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 036° mag · 029° true
- Dimensions
- 8,501 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 03L
- Threshold elev
- 637 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 19 ft, 698 ft from threshold, 569 ft L of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 55 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 637 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 ft
- End lights
- REIL, centerline
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,501 ft | |
| 03R/21L | 10,001 ft | |
| 04L/22R | 10,000 ft | |
| 04R/22L | 12,003 ft | |
| 09L/27R | 8,708 ft | |
| 09R/27L | 8,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Metro”Taxi & takeoff
“Metro”Departure
“Detroit”Arrival
“Detroit”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (13 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 118.95 | CLASS B (SW) · METRO DP (WESTBOUND) |
| 124.975 | GRAYT STAR · HANBL STAR · HAYLL STAR · KKISS STAR · LAYKS STAR · LECTR STAR · RKCTY STAR · VCTRZ STAR |
| 125.525 | BARII DP (RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L) · CCOBB DP (RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R, 22L, 22R) · CLVIN DP (RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L) · HHOWE DP (RWY 27L, 27R) · KAYLN DP · MIGGY DP · SNDRS DP (RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L) · TRMML DP (RWY 22L, 22R, 27L, 27R) · ZETTR DP (RWY 22L, 22R, 27L, 27R) |
| 126.225 | BONZZ STAR · CRAKN STAR · CUUGR STAR · FERRL STAR · HTROD STAR · KLYNK STAR · TPGUN STAR · WNGNT STAR |
| 127.05 | PRM (RWY 04L/22R) |
| 132.025 | BARII DP (RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R) · CCOBB DP (RWY 27L, 27R) · CLVIN DP (RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R) · HHOWE DP (RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 04L/22R, 04R/22L) · KZLOV DP · LIDDS DP · PAVYL DP · SNDRS DP (RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R) · TRMML DP (RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R) · ZETTR DP (RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R) |
| 132.35 | CLASS B (NW/NE) |
| 134.3 | CLASS B (SE) · METRO DP (EASTBOUND) |
| 135.775 | PRM (RWY 04R/22L) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 259.6 | MEDEVAC |
| 284.0 | APCH/P DEP/P · METRO DP |
| 317.725 | LCL/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 03R · RWY 21L · RWY 04L · RWY 22R · RWY 04R · RWY 22L · RWY 27R · RWY 27L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 03R | ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.5 (HUU) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 21L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (EJR) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 04L | ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.95 (HJT) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 22R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.95 (JKI) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 04R | ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.7 (DTW) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 22L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (DWC) · GS 2.85° |
| RWY 27R | ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (DMI) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 27L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.15 (EPA) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
DXO 113.40 · CRL 115.70 · SVM 114.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r092° / 0.6 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r028° / 11 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r141° / 15.8 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r230° / 33.3 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KDTW / DTW
- Coordinates
- 42.2138, -83.3538
- Elevation
- 645 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class B
- Weather station
- ASOS · 118.125 · ☎ 231-202-2054
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- DTW
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I E
- Customs / AOE
- Yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 15 S
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 03L: 4-light PAPI (right) · 21R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 03R: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 21L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 04L: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 22R: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 04R: ALSF2 · 22L: MALSR · 27R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 27L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 25 notes
General
- BRIGHTLY LIGHTED PARKING LOT 2.6 NM SW OF ARPT.
- BE ALERT BIRDS, WATERFOWL, ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ACFT ON TWY 'F' AND TWY 'V' DO NOT BLOCK FIRE STATION EXITS.
- TAXI ON RWY 09L/27R LTD TO: EXITING FM RWY 04R/22L, 03L/21R, & 03R/21L EXC NO TAXI BTN RWY 03L/21R & TWY W; TWO-WAY TAXI BTN TWY Y & TWY M WHEN RED STOP BAR LGTS ARE LGTD AT RWY 04R/22L & 03L/21R OR WHEN BARRICADES ARE USED INSTEAD AT THE RESPECTIVE INTS. TAXI BTN SS-SR OR IN CONDS WITH VIS LESS THAN 1 SM RQRS GREEN CNTRLN LGT TO BE OPR.
- RY STATUS LGTS ARE IN OPN.
- RWY VISUAL SCREEN 20 FT AGL 1150 FT S. AER 04R
- PPR FOR B747-8 OPRS DUE TO CONSTRAINTS ON RWYS, TWYS AND RAMPS CTC AIRFIELD OPRS AT 734-942-3685.
- ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE RSTRD FM USING TWY P BTN TWY J & TWY P3.
- ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE RSTRD FM USING TWY H BTN TWY B & TWY F.
- TURNING RSTRD TO WINGSPAN 135 FT OR LESS TWY G NORTH TO TWY V EAST.
- DVRSN ACR ACFT WO A PRESENCE AT DTW SHOULD CTC EVANS RAMP TWR 734-247-1046 PRIOR TO DIVG TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL & PRVD CO, FLT OPR, CTC INFO, TYP, POB, INTL OR DOM, & ANY GND HANDLER AGRMTS IN PLACE.
- AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 171 FT CANNOT PASS EACH OTHER ON TWYS Y AND K BETWEEN TWYS U AND K6 INSUFFICIENT WINGTIP CLEARANCE.
- TURNING RESTRICTION TWY B TO TWY K RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN 171 FT OR LESS.
- AUTH TO CONDUCT SIMUL INDEPENDENT INSTR APCHS TO PARL RWY 04L/22R & 03R/21L WO FINAL MONITORS, RWY CNTRLNS SEPARATED BY 8800 FT.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 762/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
- RY ID 04X/22X SUPPORTS SECOND ILS'S (I-BZB AND I-ALA) AT RY 04L/22R.
- WEST 1713 FT CLSD INDEFLY.
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OR RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
Lighting
- ALSF2 RQRD WHEN RVR/VSBLY IS 6000/1 MILE OR LESS. SSALR OPERD WHEN RVR/VSBLY IS 6000/1 MILE.
- ALSO HAS SSALR.
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About KDTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW · KDTW) is an airport in Detroit, MI, at 645 ft MSL. It has 6 runways, the longest 12,003 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDTW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KDTW have a control tower?
Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KDTW?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has 6 runways; the longest is 12,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KDTW?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in Detroit, MI, at an elevation of 645 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2138, -83.3538.
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