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Detroit Metro Airport Guide (DTW)

Airport info
Code: DTW
Address:
2500 World Gateway Place, Detroit, Michigan 48242, United States
Location:

Detroit Metro Airport is situated 32km (20 miles) southwest of Detroit.

Number of terminals: 2
Telephone:
(734) 942 3550.
Timezone: GMT -4:00
Detroit Metro Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Detroit Metro Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Detroit Metro Airport, despite being one of the USA's most modern airports, is planning further expansion and improvement, including addition of a fifth runway, a new rail link between the terminals, and a regional rail system linking Detroit and Ann Arbor with the airport.

Information: 

Staff in green waistcoats are designated customer service agents who can provide airport, hotel, transport, shopping and local information (tel: (734) 247 7678). There are also customer service points situated throughout the terminals.

Transfer between terminals: 

A free shuttle bus service runs between the North and McNamara Terminals. Owing to the length (1.6km/1 mile) of the McNamara Terminal, an express tram service runs from end to end.

Driving directions: 

Detroit Metro Airport can be accessed from two major interstate motorways: Interstate 94 Middlebelt/Merriman Road, exit 198, which turns into Rogell Drive, and Interstate 275 Eureka Road, exit 15 turning into Eureka Road.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Amtrak (tel: 1 800 872 7245; www.amtrak.com) serves Dearborn station, 19km (12 miles) away from Detroit Metro Airport.

Public transport road: 

Bus: SMART bus (tel: (866) 962 5515; www.smartbus.org) runs local services (bus 125) to central Detroit (journey time: 40-50 minutes) from outside the lower level of both terminals, near the ground transportation offices. Fares start at US$2.00 depending on the destination and service chosen.

Taxi: Taxis are available from Metro Cars (tel: 1 800 456 1701; www.metrocars.com) and Metro Cab (tel: (734) 997 6500). Fares to downtown Detroit are US$43-53.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Bureaux de change and ATMs can be found in both terminals.

Communication: 

Wireless internet and telephones are available throughout Detroit Metro Airport.

Food: 

There is a choice of around 120 cafés, bars and restaurants at Detroit Metro Airport. These are distributed throughout both terminals.

Shopping: 

There are numerous shops at Detroit Metro Airport in both terminals, including duty-free outlets and specialist gift shops

Luggage: 

There are lost property services in both terminals (tel: (734) 942 3669). Luggage lockers are not currently available.

Other: 

Other facilities at Detroit Metro Airport include 24-hour medical assistance, baby-change facilities, shoeshine services and children’s play areas.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport (tel: (734) 942 6500; www.starwoodhotels.com), situated within the McNamara Terminal, offers a fully equipped business centre, plus 34 meeting spaces and a large ballroom. The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott (tel: (734) 729 7555; www.marriott.com) also offers extensive meetings facilities, while The Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus (tel: (734) 721 3200; www.marriott.com), located just beyond the North Terminal, also offers meeting facilities, with 2 rooms available for up to 40 delegates.

Disabled facilities: 

Detroit Metro Airport is fully accessible. Reserved disabled car parking spaces are available in all of the airport's car parks. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles (tel: 1 800 377 1032) are available for transfers between the car parks and terminals. Other facilities include TDD/TTY telephones, which are installed in both terminals, and animal relief areas for those with guide dogs. Disabled passengers are advised to call the airport's General Information Desk (tel: (734) 247 7678) for further information. Wheelchairs and assistance from airlines are available on request; passengers should contact airlines prior to travel for further help.

Car parking: 

There are several car parks offering hourly, daily and long-term parking. A free shuttle service is available between all terminals and car parks, stopping at the first level of the Big Blue Deck long-term car park and at pick-up points in the surface car parks. Valet parking is available. Additional long-term outdoor parking at the Yellow and Green Lots is another option; this is also linked to both terminals by a free shuttle service. For parking availability and information, call the parking hotline (tel: 1 800 642 1978). The airport has introduced a new ticketless parking payment system using credit or debit cards. There are also 'cell phone waiting' lots.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies represented at Detroit Metro Airport include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Offices for these providers are located close to the North Terminal on Lucas Drive, to which courtesy shuttles operate.

Airport hotels

In keeping with its status as one of the United States' busiest airports, Detroit Metro Airport has a good choice of accommodation in and around the airport site, including one option within the McNamara Terminal building.

Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus

Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus hotel is located 1km (0.6 miles) from Detroit Metro Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. Hotel facilities include high-speed internet and free on-site parking.

Telephone: (734) 721 3200.
Website:
Detroit Metro Airport Marriott

The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott hotel is located 1km (0.6 miles) from Detroit Metro Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. Hotel amenities include free parking for the duration of the stay, on-site dining and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (734) 729 7555.
Website:
Fairfield Inn and Suites Detroit Metro Airport Romulus

Fairfield Inn and Suites Detroit Metro Airport Romulus is located less than 2km (1 mile) from Detroit Metro Airport, which it is linked to via a 24-hour shuttle bus service. The hotel also provides free parking and high-speed internet access.

Telephone: (734) 467 7601.
Website:
Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport

Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport is a short distance from the airport site and is linked via a free shuttle bus. The hotel has an on-site grill restaurant, business centre and a fitness area.

Telephone: (734) 729 2600.
Howard Johnson Detroit Metro Airport

Howard Johnson Detroit Metro Airport hotel is a short distance from Detroit Metro Airport and it is linked to the terminal buildings via a shuttle service. The hotel has an on-site swimming pool, business centre and a range of meeting facilities.

Telephone: (734) 728 2322.
Website:
Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is situated within the McNamara Terminal building at Detroit Metro Airport. The 400-room hotel has spa facilities, as well as a gym and indoor pool. For business guests, there is a fully equipped business centre, 34 meeting spaces and a large ballroom.

Telephone: (734) 942 6500.