Detroit’s international airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airport (i.e.Metro Airport ), lies just 18 miles west of downtown and is the nation’s 11th busiest airport. Metro Airport has three terminals servicing 20 major airlines as well as a slew of charter, commuter and cargo lines. As a hub, the majority of travelers pass through Northwest Airlines’ $1.6 billion Edward H. McNamara/Northwest WorldGateway Terminal, which offers modern conveniences like international and domestic gates located in one facility, E-ticket kiosks, luggage check-in both in the connected parking deck and curb-side, kids’ play areas, two indoor trams that travel the one-mile length of Concourse A, and a 404-room Westin Hotel connected to terminal.
Detroit is also home to the Coleman A. Young International Airport (formerly Detroit City Airport) and several other small airports serving private, charter and cargo flights.
Detroit Metro Airport
There is certainly a lot about the new 2 million square foot terminal to celebrate, including:
A fourth parallel runway to ease arrival and departure delays
International and domestic gates located in one facility
2 indoor trams that travel the one-mile length of Concourse A
A brand new 404-room Westin Hotel connected to terminal
97 gates
18 baggage carousels
57 restrooms built with unique traveler conveniences
4 children's play areas
More than 65 shops, restaurants and services
90 E-ticket kiosks
An 11,500-car parking structure within walking distance of new terminal
Luggage check-in available inside the parking deck as well as throughout the terminal
106 ticketing positions
24 curbside check-ins
Located just 18 miles west of downtown Detroit
Metro Airport is served by Northwest Airlines and their partner airlines. Other airlines use the L.C. Smith Terminal, which is currently under renovation.
Coleman A. Young International Airport
Coleman A. Young International Airport is an FAA Certificated executive and general aviation airport serving the Metropolitan Detroit region from downtown Detroit. We are located at 11201 Conner. Coleman A. Young International Airport services and convenience are attractive to business and government leaders. Our FBOs offer a variety of services including rental cars, transportation, hotel accommodations, catering, aircraft maintenance and other services the busy pilot or executive needs.
We have thousands of square feet of hangar space and paved ramp area for aircraft parking and storage. Executive aviation services are all accessible at Coleman A. Young International Airport.
In addition to the service mentioned above, we offer:
- Full FBO Services
- 24 Hour Air Traffic Control Tower
- U.S. Customs Service
- Hangar and Tie-down parking
- Hotels, conference, business center, government center, restaurants, sports, gaming, golf, cultural, medical, and educational facilities are 10 minutes or less away
- Ground Transportation and Rental Cars available onsite
