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KDTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · Detroit

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
645 ft / 197 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (METRO TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW), located in Detroit, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 6 active runways with a maximum elevation of 645 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDTW / DTW
Municipality
Detroit
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
645 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04R / 22L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,003 ft / 3,659 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 29° / 209°
RWY 04R (29°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: DTW | CRS: 36°
RWY 22L (209°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: DWC | CRS: 216°
Runway 03R / 21L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,001 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 29° / 209°
RWY 03R (29°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: HUU | CRS: 36°
RWY 21L (209°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: EJR | CRS: 216°
Runway 04L / 22R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 28.7° / 208.7°
RWY 04L (28.7°)
111.95 MHz
IDENT: HJT | CRS: 36°
RWY 22R (208.7°)
111.95 MHz
IDENT: JKI | CRS: 216°
Runway 09L / 27R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,708 ft / 2,654 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09L (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (269°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: DMI | CRS: 276°
Runway 03L / 21R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,501 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 29° / 209°
RWY 03L (29°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21R (209°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,500 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09R (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27L (269°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: EPA | CRS: 276°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.58 MHz
ATIS ATIS
133.68 MHz
CLD PRE TAXI CLNC
120.65 MHz
DEP DEP
118.58 MHz
GND GND
119.25 MHz
RDO LANSING RDO
115.70 MHz
TWR METRO TWR
118.40 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026