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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, United States · North America

Solid Delta hub with short security and good on-time stats but two disconnected terminals and limited transit options create minor friction.

Airportist Score

7.6/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

32M+

Average security

15 min

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, United States · North America

Solid Delta hub with short security and good on-time stats but two disconnected terminals and limited transit options create minor friction.

Airportist Score

7.6/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

32M+

Average security

15 min

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

12 photos

Check-in kiosks, displaying a message that Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, at the disused Spirit check-in counter in the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, four days after Spirit ended operations.

A photo of the interior of Evans Terminal of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport .

Former Executive Terminal, Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport, 3-2018

Commemorative bust of an important Wayne County executive, in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The gates of Terminal A under the watch of the DTW Control Tower.

Aerial photograph of Edward H. McNamara Terminal, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Michigan, USA.

A photo taken of Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by an employee at a particularly slow time.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, usually called Detroit Metro Airport, Metro Airport locally, or simply DTW, is a major international airport in the United States covering 7,072-acre (11.050 sq mi; 2,862 ha) in Romulus, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It is Michigan's busiest airport, and o

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, MI, United States

Passenger Train Rail in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90-120 min domestic

Security rarely exceeds 20 min; add buffer only for international or peak mornings.

Real-time waits posted on official site; TSA Pre✓ widely available.

Terminal

Confirm terminal before arrival

McNamara for Delta; Evans for everyone else—terminals are not connected airside.

Evans is smaller and quieter; McNamara has the tram and most amenities.

Food

Eat airside in McNamara

Solid options post-security; landside limited and pricier.

Sky Clubs offer better value for eligible passengers than most terminals.

Status

Use Sky Club or Lufthansa if eligible

Delta elites and PP members have reliable lounge access; others rely on terminal facilities.

Lufthansa restricted during LH flight windows for PP.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:31 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90-120 min domestic

Security rarely exceeds 20 min; add buffer only for international or peak mornings.

Real-time waits posted on official site; TSA Pre✓ widely available.

Terminal

Confirm terminal before arrival

McNamara for Delta; Evans for everyone else—terminals are not connected airside.

Evans is smaller and quieter; McNamara has the tram and most amenities.

Food

Eat airside in McNamara

Solid options post-security; landside limited and pricier.

Sky Clubs offer better value for eligible passengers than most terminals.

Status

Use Sky Club or Lufthansa if eligible

Delta elites and PP members have reliable lounge access; others rely on terminal facilities.

Lufthansa restricted during LH flight windows for PP.

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:31 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:31 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks

DTWGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:31 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for DTW.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: McNamara (Delta hub, connected concourses) and Evans (all other airlines, no airside connection)
Delta is dominant carrier with multiple Sky Clubs; Lufthansa lounge in Evans accepts Priority Pass
Security averages 10-20 minutes; real-time waits shown on metroairport.com
Strong on-time performance (~78-82% in recent data)
No direct rail to downtown; SMART FAST Michigan 261 is $2.00 adult one-way
McNamara features moving walkways and tram for long concourse A

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food7.4

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

32M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

15 min

Best For

Delta connectionsShort security waitsLounge access for elites/PP

Watch Out For

No airside connection between terminalsLimited public transit to cityMcNamara crowds during peaks