Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L 29° / 209° true |
12,003 ft3,659 m | 200 ft61 m | concrete · lit |
| 03R/21L 29° / 209° true |
10,001 ft3,048 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 04L/22R 29° / 209° true |
10,000 ft3,048 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 09L/27R 89° / 269° true |
8,708 ft2,654 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt and concrete · lit |
| 03L/21R 29° / 209° true |
8,501 ft2,591 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt and concrete · lit |
| 09R/27L 89° / 269° true |
8,500 ft2,591 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 42.2°N, 83.4°W (42.2138, -83.3538) |
|---|---|
| Region | Michigan, United States |
| Time zone | America/Detroit: UTC−5 standard time, UTC−4 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.metroairport.com/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From DTW | To DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto YYZ | 344 km214 mi | 1 h 25 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Chicago ORD | 376 km234 mi | 1 h 30 min | 1 h 25 min |
| New York JFK | 817 km508 mi | 1 h 55 min | 2 h 05 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 958 km595 mi | 2 h 10 min | 2 h 10 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 2,933 km1,822 mi | 4 h 30 min | 4 h 15 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 3,178 km1,975 mi | 5 h 05 min | 4 h 20 min |
| London LHR | 6,045 km3,756 mi | 7 h 25 min | 8 h 30 min |
| Paris CDG | 6,359 km3,952 mi | 7 h 45 min | 8 h 55 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 6,679 km4,150 mi | 8 h 05 min | 9 h 15 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 8,224 km5,110 mi | 10 h 10 min | 10 h 35 min |
| Istanbul IST | 8,503 km5,284 mi | 10 h 05 min | 11 h 30 min |
| Tokyo HND | 10,320 km6,413 mi | 13 h 25 min | 12 h 15 min |
| Beijing PEK | 10,647 km6,615 mi | 13 h 25 min | 12 h 55 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,202 km6,961 mi | 13 h | 14 h 35 min |
| Dubai DXB | 11,400 km7,084 mi | 13 h 20 min | 14 h 45 min |
| Delhi DEL | 11,894 km7,391 mi | 14 h 15 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 12,624 km7,844 mi | 15 h 45 min | 15 h 05 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 13,648 km8,480 mi | 15 h 50 min | 17 h 20 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,115 km9,392 mi | 18 h 25 min | 18 h |
| Sydney SYD | 15,237 km9,468 mi | 19 h 15 min | 17 h 35 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Windsor YQG Windsor International Airport · Canada | 33 km21 mi ENE |
| Toledo TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | 79 km49 mi SSW |
| Flint FNT Bishop International Airport | 90 km56 mi NNW |
| Lansing LAN Capital Region International Airport | 119 km74 mi WNW |
| Cleveland CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | 153 km95 mi SE |
| Freeland MBS MBS International Airport | 158 km98 mi NNW |
| Kalamazoo AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | 181 km112 mi W |
| Grand Rapids GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 193 km120 mi WNW |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | APP | 118.575 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 133.675 |
| Clearance delivery | PRE TAXI CLNC | 120.650 |
| Departure | DEP | 118.575 |
| Ground | GND | 119.250 |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 115.700 |
| Tower | METRO TWR | 118.400 |
| Unicom | UNICOM | 122.950 |
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