KDTW
Airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County
Detroit, Michigan

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:DTW / KDTW
Lat/Lng:42.2124311111, -83.3533933333
42-12-44.7520N, 083-21-12.2160W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Elevation:645 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Magnetic Variation:07W,(2020), [-8W (2025)]
Sectional:DETROIT
From City:15nm S of Detroit

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:04/1940
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:Cleveland(ZOB)Cleveland Center
FSS:Lansing FSS(LAN)
NOTAMs and Weather:DTWNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 231-202-2054
ATIS:133.675 ;Arrival
118.125 ;Departure
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Metro Tower'
135.0 ;Arrival Runway 04L/22R
128.75 ;Arrival Runway 03L/21R, 27L
118.4 ;Arrival Runway 03R/21L, 27R
128.125 ;Arrival Runway 04R/22L
135.0 ;Departure, Airport Diag Runway 04L/22R, 04R/22L
128.75 ;Departure, Airport Diag Runway 27L
317.725,
118.4 ;Departure, Airport Diag Runway 03L/21R, 03R/21L,
Ground:
Contact 'Metro Ground'
119.25 ;Southeast
119.45 ;Northeast
121.8 ;Northwest
132.725 ;Southwest
Clearance:
120.65
Approach:
Contact 'DETROIT' Approach
124.05 ;Runway 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 27L
125.15 ;Runway 03R, 21L, 27R
284.0
Departure:
Contact 'DETROIT' Departure
118.95 ;Props/Turboprops-West
125.525 ;Turbojets-West
132.025 ;Turbojets-East
134.3 ;Props/Turboprops-East
284.0
Class Freq:
CLASS-B---
118.95 ;SW,132.35 ;NW/NE,134.3 ;SE
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--MEDEVAC 259.6
--PRE TAXI CLNC 120.65
---STAR 124.975
---STAR 126.225
---SNDRS 125.525 ;RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L
---SNDRS 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R
---HTROD 126.225
---LECTR 124.975
---CCOBB 125.525 ;RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R, 2
---CCOBB 132.025 ;RWY 27L, 27R
---BARII 125.525 ;RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L
---BARII 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R
---RKCTY 124.975
---CUUGR 126.225
---DP 118.95 ;WESTBOUND
---DP 125.525
---DP 125.525 ;RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R, 2
---DP 125.525 ;RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L
---DP 125.525 ;RWY 22L, 22R, 27L, 27R
---DP 125.525 ;RWY 27L, 27R
---DP 132.025
---DP 132.025 ;RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R
---DP 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 04L/22R, 04R/
---DP 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R
---DP 132.025 ;RWY 27L, 27R
---DP 134.3 ;EASTBOUND
---DP 284.0
---PRM 127.05 ;RWY 04L/22R
---PRM 135.775 ;RWY 04R/22L
---LIDDS 132.025
---KLYNK 126.225
---KKISS 124.975
---KZLOV 132.025
---MIGGY 125.525
---KAYLN 125.525
---TRMML 125.525 ;RWY 22L, 22R, 27L, 27R
---TRMML 132.025 ;RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R
---PAVYL 132.025
---METRO 118.95 ;WESTBOUND
---METRO 134.3 ;EASTBOUND
---METRO 284.0
---FERRL 126.225
---CLVIN 125.525 ;RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L
---CLVIN 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 27L, 27R
---VCTRZ 124.975
---TPGUN 126.225
---WNGNT 126.225
---HAYLL 124.975
---LAYKS 124.975
---HANBL 124.975
---BONZZ 126.225
---HHOWE 125.525 ;RWY 27L, 27R
---HHOWE 132.025 ;RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 04L/22R, 04R/
---ZETTR 125.525 ;RWY 22L, 22R, 27L, 27R
---ZETTR 132.025 ;RWY 03L, 03R, 04L, 04R, 21L, 21R
---CRAKN 126.225
---GRAYT 124.975
Master Airport:D21 (DETROIT TRACON)
Master Provides:ARTS-III
Class B
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LLWAS
MSAW
Pdc
TDWR
Tower Remarks:Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:None
Powerplant Repair:None
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Wayne County, Michigan
11050 Rogell Dr #602
Detroit, Mi 48242-1144
734-942-3550
Manager:Chad Newton
11050 Rogell Dr #602
Detroit, Mi 48242-1144
734-942-3685

Runways

Runways:03L/21R
03R/21L
04L/22R
04R/22L
04X/22X
09L/27R
09R/27L

Runway 03L/21R

Length:8501 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 863/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1000,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 03L End 21R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8501 feet8501 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8501 feet8501 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8501 feet8501 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8501 feet8501 feet
True Alignment:029,(021 Magnetic)209,(201 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:636.5' MSL631.4' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:636.9' MSL634.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:55' AGL55' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway
PAPI Unusbl Beyond 8 Degs Left or Right of Centerline.
4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects:PolePole
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachOther than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:26:150:1
Object Height:19' AGL42' AGL
Object Distance:698' Along centerline
569' Left of centerline
2302' Along centerline
179' Right of centerline

Runway 03R/21L

Length:10001 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 863/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 750,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 03R End 21L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10001 feet10001 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10001 feet10001 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10001 feet10001 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10001 feet10001 feet
True Alignment:029,(021 Magnetic)209,(201 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:632.8' MSL631.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:633.1' MSL632.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:70' AGL80' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Alsf2 Rqrd When Rvr/Vsbly is 6000/1 Mile or Less. Ssalr Operd When Rvr/Vsbly is 6000/1 Mile.
MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects:RoadBerm
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:41:117:1
Object Height:22' AGL20' AGL
Object Distance:1119' Along centerline
439' Left of centerline
559' Along centerline
523' Right of centerline

Runway 04L/22R

Length:10000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 863/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 750,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 04L End 22R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10000 feet10000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10000 feet10000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10000 feet10000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10000 feet10000 feet
True Alignment:029,(021 Magnetic)209,(201 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:645.2' MSL642.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:645.2' MSL642.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects:TreeRoad
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:49:125:1
Object Height:48' AGL14' AGL
Object Distance:2563' Along centerline
157' Right of centerline
550' Along centerline
545' Right of centerline

Runway 04R/22L

Length:12003 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:200 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 863/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 04R End 22L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):12003 feet12003 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):12003 feet12003 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):12003 feet12003 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):11494 feet12003 feet
True Alignment:029,(021 Magnetic)209,(201 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:509' 
Elevation at End:637.0' MSL635.8' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:637.5' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:639.5' MSL637.4' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Also Has Ssalr.
MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects:TreeRr
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:41:143:1
Object Height:85' AGL24' AGL
Object Distance:3652' Along centerline
852' Right of centerline
1271' Along centerline
616' Left of centerline

Runway 04X/22X

End 04X End 22X
True Alignment:029,(021 Magnetic)209,(201 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME

Runway 09L/27R

Length:8708 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 762/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09L End 27R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8708 feet8708 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8708 feet8708 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8618 feet8708 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8618 feet8708 feet
True Alignment:089,(081 Magnetic)269,(261 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:638.0' MSL634.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:639.6' MSL634.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 61' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:RolloutTouchdown
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Objects:AntBerm
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:40:119:1
Object Height:107' AGL7' AGL
Object Distance:4461' Along centerline
461' Right of centerline
333' Along centerline
373' Right of centerline

Runway 09R/27L

Length:8500 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2021
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 863/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09R End 27L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8500 feet8500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8500 feet8500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8500 feet8500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8500 feet8500 feet
True Alignment:089,(081 Magnetic)269,(261 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:636.0' MSL629.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:636.1' MSL630.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:RolloutTouchdown
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

A30-04X/22X-Runway Id 04X/22X Supports Second Ils's (I-Bzb and I-Ala) at Runway 04L/22R.
Brightly Lighted Parking Lot 2.6 NM SW of Airport.
be Alert Birds, Waterfowl, on & in Vicinity of Airport.
Aircraft on Taxiway 'F' and Taxiway 'V' Do not Block Fire Station Exits.
Taxi on Runway 09L/27R Limited to: Exiting from Runway 04R/22L, 03L/21R, & 03R/21L Except No Taxi Between Runway 03L/21R & Taxiway W; Two-Way Taxi Between Taxiway Y & Taxiway M When Red Stop Bar Lights are Lgtd at Runway 04R/22L & 03L/21R or When Barricades are Used Instead at the Respective Ints. Taxi Between Ss-Sr or in Conds with Visible Less than 1 Sm Rqrs Green Centerline Light to be Operating.
Runway Status Lights are in Opn.
Runway Visual Screen 20 ft AGL 1150 ft S. Aer 04R
Prior Permission for B747-8 Oprs Due to Constraints on Runways, Taxiways and Ramps Contact Airfield Oprs at 734-942-3685.
Aircraft with Wingspan Gtr than 171 ft are Rstrd from Using Taxiway P Between Taxiway J & Taxiway P3.
Aircraft with Wingspan Gtr than 171 ft are Rstrd from Using Taxiway H Between Taxiway B & Taxiway F.
Turning Rstrd to Wingspan 135 ft or Less Taxiway G North to Taxiway V East.
Diversionair Carriers Without a Presence at Dtw Should Contact Airfield Oprs 734-942-3685 Prior to Diverting to the Extent Practical and Provide Company, Flight Oprs, Contact Info, Aircraft Type, Persons Onboard, International or Domestic, Any Grnd Handler Aggreements in Place.
Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 171 ft Cannot Pass Each Other on Taxiways Y and K Between Taxiways U and K6 Insufficient Wingtip Clearance.
Turning Restriction Taxiway B to Taxiway K Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 171 ft or Less.
Auth to Conduct Simul Independent Instr Approaches to Parl Runway 04L/22R & 03R/21L Wo Final Monitors, Runway Cntrlns Separated by 8800 ft.

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