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iata: DTW
name: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
city: Detroit
country: United States
lastUpdated: '2026-09-04'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.metroairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.metroairport.com/'
  - 'https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/detroit-airport-lounges'
  - >-
    https://www.metroairport.com/dtw/other-ground-transportation/public-transportation
  - >-
    https://www.crainsdetroit.com/transportation/detroit-metro-airport-delta-rank-globally-being-time/
quickFacts:
  - >-
    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
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 90-120 min domestic
    detail: Real-time waits posted on official site; TSA Pre✓ widely available.
    summary: >-
      Security rarely exceeds 20 min; add buffer only for international or peak
      mornings.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Confirm terminal before arrival
    detail: Evans is smaller and quieter; McNamara has the tram and most amenities.
    summary: >-
      McNamara for Delta; Evans for everyone else—terminals are not connected
      airside.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat airside in McNamara
    detail: Sky Clubs offer better value for eligible passengers than most terminals.
    summary: Solid options post-security; landside limited and pricier.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Use Sky Club or Lufthansa if eligible
    detail: Lufthansa restricted during LH flight windows for PP.
    summary: >-
      Delta elites and PP members have reliable lounge access; others rely on
      terminal facilities.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Delta Sky Club (A38)
    hours: '04:15-22:30'
    access:
      - Delta Sky Club membership
      - Delta One / First Class
      - Amex Platinum / Delta Reserve
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Work
    summary: >-
      Largest and best-stocked Sky Club; consistently praised for food and
      space.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: McNamara
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - Bar
      - Work areas
  - name: Delta Sky Club (A43)
    hours: '07:00-21:00'
    access:
      - Delta Sky Club membership
      - Delta One / First Class
      - Amex Platinum / Delta Reserve
    bestFor:
      - Short layovers
    summary: Convenient mid-concourse location but smaller and can fill up.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: McNamara
    amenities:
      - Buffet
      - Bar
      - Quiet zones
  - name: Lufthansa Business Lounge
    hours: '06:00-12:00 daily; 17:00-20:00 Mon-Sat (PP blackout midday)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - Lufthansa Business
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass users
    summary: >-
      Only Priority Pass lounge option; can restrict during Lufthansa
      peaks—solid but basic.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Evans
    amenities:
      - Food
      - Wi-Fi
      - Seating
  - name: Minute Suites
    hours: Varies
    access:
      - Priority Pass (1 hour free)
      - Paid hourly
    bestFor:
      - Rest
    summary: Useful for naps but not a full lounge; limited food
    verdict: skip
    terminal: McNamara
    amenities:
      - Private pods
      - Sleep
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Hudson News
    zone: airside
    price: $2.50 for 500ml
    summary: Standard pricing; convenient multiple locations.
    location: Near central link post-security
    terminal: McNamara
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountain
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Reliable free refill next to high-traffic lounge.
    location: Near Gate A38 Sky Club entrance
    terminal: McNamara
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Best quality filtered water for eligible access.
    location: Inside Delta Sky Club A38
    terminal: McNamara
    isBestQuality: true
airportistScore: 7.6
slug: dtw
region: North America
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# Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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**
- Comfort: 7.5
- Navigation: 7.2
- Food: 7.4
- Transport: 7.0
- Disruption resilience: 8.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: 32M+
- Terminals: 2 active terminals
- Typical security: 15 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Delta connections
- Short security waits
- Lounge access for elites/PP

## Watch out for

- No airside connection between terminals
- Limited public transit to city
- McNamara crowds during peaks

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/dtw/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/dtw/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/dtw/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/dtw/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/dtw/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/dtw/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/dtw/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/dtw/reviews.md)