Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW)
Detroit, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KDTW
IATA
DTW
City
Detroit
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
645 ft
Runways
6 runways
Coordinates
42.2124, -83.3534
Overview
Major Delta hub with extensive runway system. Frequent snow and ice operations require solid winter flying skills.
Current Weather at KDTW
Pilots flying into or out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KDTW 210053Z 09007KT 10SM FEW035 BKN230 13/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP240 T01280067Wind 090° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF KDTW 210041Z 2101/2206 06007KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM210500 04003KT P6SM FEW250 FM211800 07010KT P6SM SCT100Decode METAR for KDTW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KDTW. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KDTW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Detroit. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDTW include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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