KDTW/DTW METAR & TAF Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit, MichiganElevation 645 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
LIFR10 min old
Ceiling 300 ft, visibility 1/2 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
LIFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
1/2 SM
0.8 km
CEILING
300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-704 ft
-1,349 ft vs field
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Dense Fog Advisory
25 0703Z to 25 1400Z
Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne; Lenawee; Monroe
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility makes driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog expands northward and eastward from the
Ohio border, I-94, and I-96 corridors across metro Detroit and
toward I-69 and the Lake Huron shoreline during the morning.
If driving, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of
distance between vehicles.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.
CURRENT METAR
Decoded observation
KDTW is currently LIFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 1/2 statute mile. The ceiling is 300 feet AGL. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Ceiling 300 ft AGL. Visibility 0.5 SM.
WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
1/2 statute miles
0.8 km, very low (LIFR).
RVR RUNWAY 03R
varying between 2,000 and 2,800 feet
Measured along the runway, not the prevailing visibility.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
7°C / 7°C
45°F / 45°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.47 inHg
1031.8 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Mist reported.
REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SFC VIS 1
sfc visibility 1 statute miles
T00720067
precise temperature 7.2°C, dew point 6.7°C
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST
TAF timeline
KDTW forecast starts IFR at 06Z. Worst period is 08Z to 13Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 14Z to 12Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.
0600Z2:00 AM1200Z8:00 AM1800Z2:00 PM0000Z8:00 PM0600Z2:00 AM1200Z8:00 AM
FAA: no delays reported at DTW.
Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE
Suggested risk level: Severe
›Conditions are LIFR.
›Low ceiling: 300 ft AGL.
›Low visibility: 0.5 SM.
›Mist reported.
›Forecast: ceiling 300 ft AGL.
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category LIFR, wind calm, visibility 0.5 SM, ceiling 300 ft. Forecast suggests sunday areas of fog then partly sunny, high near 68F, low near 45F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: low visibility.
PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 0.5 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny | 68/45 | SSW 5 kt | – | 2% | |
| Monday | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 68/45 | NW 6 kt | – | 2% | |
| Tuesday | Partly Sunny | 62/46 | E 7 kt | – | 0% | |
| Wednesday | Partly Sunny | 69/52 | SE 7 kt | – | 3% | |
| Thursday | Slight Chance Light Rain | 73/50 | SW 10 kt | – | 21% | |
| Friday | Mostly Sunny | 70/52 | SE 7 kt | – | 4% | |
| Saturday | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 70 | S 8 kt | – | 15% |
Source: National Weather Service (office DTX). Forecast issued 0805Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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7 runways · crosswind ranking
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
03R/21L
RWY 03R29°T
Landing length (LDA)10,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,001 / 10,001 / 10,001 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21L209°T
Landing length (LDA)10,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,001 / 10,001 / 10,001 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
04L/22R
RWY 04L29°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22R209°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
04R/22L
RWY 04R29°T
Landing length (LDA)11,494 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,003 / 12,003 / 12,003 ft
Displaced threshold509 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22L209°T
Landing length (LDA)12,003 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,003 / 12,003 / 12,003 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
04X/22X
RWY 04X29°T
ILSILS/DME
RWY 22X209°T
ILSILS/DME
09L/27R
RWY 09L89°T
Landing length (LDA)8,618 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,708 / 8,708 / 8,618 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27R269°T
Landing length (LDA)8,708 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,708 / 8,708 / 8,708 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
09R/27L
RWY 09R89°T
Landing length (LDA)6,787 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,787 / 6,787 / 6,787 ft
REILYes
RWY 27L269°T
Landing length (LDA)6,787 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,787 / 6,787 / 6,787 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
03L/21R
RWY 03L29°T
Landing length (LDA)8,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21R209°T
Landing length (LDA)8,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude
-704 ft
Pressure altitude
95 ft
Field elevation
645 ft MSL
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.47 inHg
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT
Sun & logging windows
Sunset
2238Z 6:38 PM
Sunrise
1157Z 7:57 AM
Loggable night
2306Z (7:06 PM local) → 1128Z (7:28 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2238Z (6:38 PM local) → 1157Z (7:57 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2338Z (7:38 PM local) → 1057Z (6:57 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in Detroit, Michigan. Field elevation 645 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCHAD NEWTON
Manager phone734-942-3685
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDTW / DTW
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2138, -83.3538
Distance from city15 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.575
APP
APP
133.675
ATIS
ATIS
120.65
PRE TAXI CLNC
CLD
118.575
DEP
DEP
119.25
GND
GND
115.7
LANSING RDO
RDO
118.4
METRO TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
KDTW traffic patterns
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
492.9
AVG OPS/DAY
527.2
Operations trend (18 days)
Busiest day: Fri · Busiest month: Oct
FLEET MIX
Airliner 97%Unknown 1%Jet 1%
Mostly airliner-class aircraft.
TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›CRJ9 (Airliner) · ~1688 landings/mo
›B712 (Airliner) · ~753 landings/mo
›A321 (Airliner) · ~715 landings/mo
›CRJ7 (Airliner) · ~682 landings/mo
›A319 (Airliner) · ~656 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly large aircraft.
›CRJ9 (Airliner)
›CRJ7 (Airliner)
›B712 (Airliner)
›A319 (Airliner)
›B739 (Airliner)
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.
Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Weather reference stations
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›BRIGHTLY LIGHTED PARKING LOT 2.6 NM SW OF ARPT.
›ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE RSTRD FM USING TWY P BTN TWY J & TWY P3.
›PPR FOR B747-8 OPRS DUE TO CONSTRAINTS ON RWYS, TWYS AND RAMPS CTC AIRFIELD OPRS AT 734-942-3685.
›RWY VISUAL SCREEN 20 FT AGL 1150 FT S. AER 04R
›RY STATUS LGTS ARE IN OPN.
›ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE RSTRD FM USING TWY H BTN TWY B & TWY F.
›TURNING RSTRD TO WINGSPAN 135 FT OR LESS TWY G NORTH TO TWY V EAST.
›DVRSN ACR ACFT WO A PRESENCE AT DTW SHOULD CTC EVANS RAMP TWR 734-247-1046 PRIOR TO DIVG TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL & PRVD CO, FLT OPR, CTC INFO, TYP, POB, INTL OR DOM, & ANY GND HANDLER AGRMTS IN PLACE.
›BE ALERT BIRDS, WATERFOWL, ON & INVOF ARPT.
›AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 171 FT CANNOT PASS EACH OTHER ON TWYS Y AND K BETWEEN TWYS U AND K6 INSUFFICIENT WINGTIP CLEARANCE.
›TURNING RESTRICTION TWY B TO TWY K RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN 171 FT OR LESS.
›AUTH TO CONDUCT SIMUL INDEPENDENT INSTR APCHS TO PARL RWY 04L/22R & 03R/21L WO FINAL MONITORS, RWY CNTRLNS SEPARATED BY 8800 FT.
›ACFT ON TWY 'F' AND TWY 'V' DO NOT BLOCK FIRE STATION EXITS.
›TAXI ON RWY 09L/27R LTD TO: EXITING FM RWY 04R/22L, 03L/21R, & 03R/21L EXC NO TAXI BTN RWY 03L/21R & TWY W; TWO-WAY TAXI BTN TWY Y & TWY M WHEN RED STOP BAR LGTS ARE LGTD AT RWY 04R/22L & 03L/21R OR WHEN BARRICADES ARE USED INSTEAD AT THE RESPECTIVE INTS. TAXI BTN SS-SR OR IN CONDS WITH VIS LESS THAN 1 SM RQRS GREEN CNTRLN LGT TO BE OPR.
›RY ID 04X/22X SUPPORTS SECOND ILS'S (I-BZB AND I-ALA) AT RY 04L/22R.
›WEST 1713 FT CLSD INDEFLY.
›PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 762/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 863/R/A/W/T
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OR RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›ALSF2 RQRD WHEN RVR/VSBLY IS 6000/1 MILE OR LESS. SSALR OPERD WHEN RVR/VSBLY IS 6000/1 MILE.
›ALSO HAS SSALR.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDTW have a METAR?
Yes. KDTW has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KDTW have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KDTW; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KDTW?
KDTW sits at 645 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDTW?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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