Detroit Airport Guide (DTW)

The distance between Detroit Airport and downtown Detroit is 21.8 miles, and the drive takes approximately 30 minutes. 

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) has two main passenger terminals: McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal. Delta Airlines operates out of the McNamara Terminal.

TSA security at Evans terminal opens at 4:00 am, and at the McNamara terminal TSA security opens at 4:15 am.

To apply for TSA pre-check at DTW Airport, Global Entry enrolment hours at DTW vary by terminal:

• McNamara Terminal: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• North Terminal: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Due to DTW being a Delta Airlines hub, many accessible lounges are through Delta. There are Delta Sky Clubs located within the McNamara Terminal in Concourse A and C. There is also a Minute Suites private room within this terminal, and a Lufthansa Lounge servicing Evans Terminal.

Restaurants at DTW Airport include Cat Cora’s Taproom, Longhorn Steakhouse, Gordon Biersch, Airport Wheat & Rye and Max & Erma’s. These are highly rated by DTW passengers.

Designated smoking areas are located outside the terminal buildings at DTW Airport.

Detroit Airport doesn’t currently have any currency exchange facilities within any terminal. It is advised passengers get their required currency before arriving at the airport.

To travel between the Evans Terminal and McNamara Terminal, you can use the free shuttle service that runs approximately every 10 minutes from the ground transportation center.

Most waiting areas and gates at DTW Airport have access to charging stations.

Yes, Orange County Airport and John Wayne Airport are the same airport. It was originally named Orange County Airport before being named after John Wayne.