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Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Detroit, MI · ICAO KDTW
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 57°F
- Observed 10/27/2026, 11:53 AM EDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 77.1%
- 10,170 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 1.7%
Is DTW delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/27/2026, 12:35 PM EDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at DTW
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 57°F
- Dew point
- 47°F
- Wind
- Variable at 6 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 25,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.38 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/27/2026, 11:53 AM EDT at KDTW (DTW). Raw report: METAR KDTW 271553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW025 SCT180 BKN250 14/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP290 T01390083
DTW on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at DTW, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 5,235 | 79.8% | 1.1% | 13 min |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 2,281 | 77.8% | 0.7% | 17 min |
| Republic Airline (YX) | 648 | 80.4% | 4.2% | 14 min |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 445 | 65.8% | 3.1% | 28 min |
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 385 | 63.1% | 0.3% | 22 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 367 | 83.1% | 0.0% | 17 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 225 | 78.2% | 0.4% | 20 min |
| PSA Airlines Inc. (OH) | 220 | 63.6% | 14.1% | 43 min |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 186 | 65.6% | 10.2% | 25 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 113 | 74.3% | 3.5% | 17 min |
| Alaska Airlines Inc. (AS) | 62 | 80.6% | 1.6% | 16 min |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from DTW
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$527.00 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +25.6% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
Airport facts
- FAA code
- DTW
- ICAO code
- KDTW
- City
- Detroit, MI
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Wayne
- Elevation
- 645 ft above sea level
- Certification
- Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
- Control tower
- Yes
- Ownership
- Public
- Coordinates
- 42.2124, -83.3534
Runways
- Runway 04R/22L12,003 ft × 200 ft · Concrete
- Runway 03R/21L10,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 04L/22R10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 09L/27R8,708 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 03L/21R8,501 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 09R/27L8,500 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 04X/22XLength not reported
FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is DTW airport delayed today?
- As of 10/27/2026, 12:35 PM EDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at DTW. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at DTW?
- In August 2026, 77.1% of 10,170 scheduled arrivals at DTW landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from DTW?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at DTW included Delta Air Lines Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc, Republic Airline, Frontier Airlines Inc, Southwest Airlines Co, American Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at DTW?
- The longest runway at Detroit Metro Wayne County is runway 04R/22L, 12,003 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near DTW?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Willow Run (YIP, 9.3 mi), Oakland County International (PTK, 31 mi), Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express (TOL, 49 mi), Bishop International (FNT, 56 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics