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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

KDTW
618
Flights/Day
00:54
Local Time
Detroit
Timezone
645ft
Elevation
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MVFR
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Overcast • 12kt • 1006.50"
Observed: 04:53 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 01:00 local time
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit experiences Great Lakes weather effects and typical Midwest thunderstorm patterns. Winter brings lake-effect snow and gusty winds.

Is Detroit Airport turbulent?

Detroit's location near the Great Lakes creates classic lake-effect snow challenges. Arctic air flowing across warmer lake waters can dump feet of snow on the airport while areas just miles away stay clear. Winter storms bring heavy snow, gusty crosswinds, and extensive de-icing operations that cause delays.

  • Recent winter storm caused 300+ delays and 40+ cancellations
  • Lake-effect snow produces intense, localized snowfall
  • Crosswinds during storms force runway reconfigurations
What is lake-effect snow?

When cold Arctic air flows across the relatively warm Great Lakes, it picks up moisture and dumps intense snow on downwind areas. Detroit can receive heavy snow bands while nearby areas stay clear. These events are notoriously difficult to predict precisely and can develop rapidly, creating sudden operational challenges.

When is the best time to fly from Detroit?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most reliable conditions. Winter lake-effect snow season runs December through March. Summer is generally good but afternoon thunderstorms occasionally cause delays. Build extra connection time during winter travel.

Is turbulence at Detroit dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Detroit?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 28
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AA1108
American Airlines (Astrojet Retro Livery)
+1 codeshare
DFW 01:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1227
American Airlines
CLT 01:00 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA1739
American Airlines
CLT 01:00 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA5106
American Eagle
+1 codeshare
PHL 01:00 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
UA4754
United Express
+3 codeshares
ORD 01:00 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
UA3652
United Express
+1 codeshare
EWR 01:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1020
American Airlines
+2 codeshares
MIA 01:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
B61419
Jetblue
+2 codeshares
JFK 01:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
WN938
Southwest Airlines
BNA 01:05 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
F9147
Frontier (Choo The Pika Livery)
CUN 01:15 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
NK285
Spirit Airlines
CUN 01:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA1569
American Airlines
+1 codeshare
DFW 01:56 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1163
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
BOS 02:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL1746
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
MSP 02:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2150
Delta Air Lines
TPA 02:00 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL1487
Delta Air Lines
LGA 02:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2566
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
EWR 02:00 Local boeing 717-231 Forecast
DL732
Delta Air Lines
LAS 02:05 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2555
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MCO 02:05 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2968
Delta Air Lines
PHL 02:05 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL5216
Delta Connection
+4 codeshares
JFK 02:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1847
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
CUN 02:08 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AA1310
American Airlines
PHX 02:10 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1611
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
ATL 02:11 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
FX846
Fedex
MEM 02:43 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
DL1468
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MIA 02:49 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
AA4477
American Eagle
LGA 02:50 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2556
Delta Air Lines
RSW 02:51 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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Local
DTW DFW
AA AA1108 +1
boeing 737-823
01:00
Local
DTW CLT
AA AA1227
airbus a319-112
01:00
Local
DTW CLT
AA AA1739
airbus a319-132
01:00
Local
DTW PHL
AA AA5106 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
01:00
Local
DTW ORD
UA UA4754 +3
embraer e175ll
01:00
Local
DTW EWR
UA UA3652 +1
embraer e175lr
01:00
Local
DTW MIA
AA AA1020 +2
boeing 737-823
01:00
Local
DTW JFK
B6 B61419 +2
airbus a220-300
01:05
Local
DTW BNA
WN WN938
boeing 737-8h4
01:15
Local
DTW CUN
F9 F9147
airbus a320-251n
01:20
Local
DTW CUN
NK NK285
airbus a320-232
01:56
Local
DTW DFW
AA AA1569 +1
boeing 737-823
02:00
Local
DTW BOS
DL DL1163 +1
airbus a321-211
02:00
Local
DTW MSP
DL DL1746 +2
airbus a321-211
02:00
Local
DTW TPA
DL DL2150
boeing 737-932(er)
02:00
Local
DTW LGA
DL DL1487
airbus a321-211
02:00
Local
DTW EWR
DL DL2566 +2
boeing 717-231
02:05
Local
DTW LAS
DL DL732
airbus a321-211
02:05
Local
DTW MCO
DL DL2555 +1
airbus a321-211
02:05
Local
DTW PHL
DL DL2968
airbus a319-114
02:05
Local
DTW JFK
DL DL5216 +4
mitsubishi crj-900lr
02:08
Local
DTW CUN
DL DL1847 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
02:10
Local
DTW PHX
AA AA1310
boeing 737-823
02:11
Local
DTW ATL
DL DL1611 +2
boeing 757-232
02:43
Local
DTW MEM
FX FX846
boeing 767-300f
02:49
Local
DTW MIA
DL DL1468 +1
airbus a320-212
02:50
Local
DTW LGA
AA AA4477
embraer e175lr
02:51
Local
DTW RSW
DL DL2556
airbus a321-211
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