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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

KDTW
500
Flights/Day
17:48
Local Time
Detroit
Timezone
645ft
Elevation
Flying from Detroit?

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IFR
30°C
Overcast • 8kt • 1mi • 1017.40"
Observed: 20:53 UTC
IFR — Instrument Flight Rules: Low ceiling or visibility, delays likely.
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CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 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) 69
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DL5863
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares OO DL
CMH 17:50 Local -- Forecast
AA1790
American Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
LGA 17:56 Local -- Forecast
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YHZ 18:10 Local -- Forecast
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AC8776
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MDW 18:19 Local -- Forecast
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MKE 18:25 Local -- Forecast
DL530
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+1 codeshare DL
RSW 18:29 Local -- Forecast
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Netjets
BVX 18:30 Local -- Forecast
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F91516
Frontier (Manteo The Red Wolf Livery)
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DL228
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LHR 18:35 Local -- Forecast
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MCO 18:35 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
DEN 18:35 Local -- Forecast
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IAH 18:40 Local -- Forecast
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Kalitta Charters
YIP 18:45 Local -- Forecast
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APN 18:45 Local -- Forecast
NK2066
Spirit Airlines
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Air Canada
YYZ 18:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
LAX 18:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AA
MIA 18:50 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL8840
Delta Air Lines
IND 18:50 Local -- Forecast
F92686
Frontier
+1 codeshare F
TPA 18:57 Local -- Forecast
AA419
American Airlines
CLT 18:59 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
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United Airlines
EWR 19:00 Local -- Forecast
LXJ411
Flexjet
+1 codeshare OPT
PLN 19:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5556
Delta Air Lines
ATL 19:03 Local -- Forecast
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Netjets
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Spirit Airlines
LAS 19:07 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
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American Airlines
PHL 19:10 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
STL 19:10 Local -- Forecast
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MDW 19:20 Local -- Forecast
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United Airlines
BUF 19:20 Local -- Forecast
AA1786
American Airlines
DFW 19:21 Local -- Forecast
5X9300
United Parcel Service
ROA 19:30 Local -- Forecast
SY1984
Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
MSP 19:35 Local -- Forecast
DL86
Delta Air Lines
FRA 19:35 Local -- Forecast
OO4026
Skywest Airlines
+2 codeshares DL OO
CMH 19:42 Local -- Forecast
DL5456
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
JFK 19:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
UA3404
United Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
IAD 19:45 Local -- Forecast
DL5087
Delta Air Lines
DSM 19:45 Local -- Forecast
DL2352
Delta Air Lines
CLT 19:45 Local -- Forecast
AA4759
American Eagle
DCA 19:45 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL8790
Delta Air Lines
ATL 19:45 Local -- Forecast
DL1665
Delta Air Lines
ORD 19:45 Local -- Forecast
DL3715
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare OO
OMA 19:45 Local -- Forecast
DL3900
Delta Air Lines
SBN 19:45 Local -- Forecast
OO3917
Skywest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
FWA 19:47 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL4093
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
GRR 19:48 Local -- Forecast
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Local
DTW CMH
DL DL5863 +2
17:56
Local
DTW PHX
AA AA1790
17:56
Local
DTW LGA
DL DL2604
17:58
Local
DTW GRR
OO OO4089
17:59
Local
DTW IAD
DL DL4541
18:00
Local
DTW TUS
DL DL4607 +1
18:00
Local
DTW CVG
DL DL5215
18:00
Local
DTW YYC
WS WS1621
18:00
Local
DTW FCO
DL DL9906
18:00
Local
DTW SYR
JL JL750
18:00
Local
DTW BNA
DL DL1724
18:00
Local
DTW CHS
1L315
18:04
Local
DTW BOS
DL DL1707 +1
18:05
Local
DTW ATL
F92897 +1
18:06
Local
DTW DFW
F93175
18:08
Local
DTW SEA
AS AS313
18:10
Local
DTW YHZ
WS WS1051
18:15
Local
DTW CIU
DL DL4278
18:15
Local
DTW AMS
DL DL134
18:15
Local
DTW YYZ
AC AC8776
mitsubishi crj-900lr
18:19
Local
DTW MDW
DL DL4677
18:19
Local
DTW TPA
DL DL1172
airbus a321-211
18:20
Local
DTW ORD
UA UA5264
18:25
Local
DTW LAS
DL DL544
18:25
Local
DTW MKE
SY SY8132
18:29
Local
DTW RSW
DL DL530 +1
18:30
Local
DTW BVX
1I436
18:30
Local
DTW SLN
DL DL9941 +1
18:30
Local
DTW BWI
F9 F91516
airbus a320-251n
18:30
Local
DTW CDG
DL DL228
18:35
Local
DTW LHR
DL DL16
18:35
Local
DTW MCO
DL DL1123
18:35
Local
DTW DEN
WN WN194 +1
18:40
Local
DTW IAH
UA UA4032
18:45
Local
DTW YIP
K951
18:45
Local
DTW SEA
DL DL732
18:45
Local
DTW APN
OO OO4609
18:50
Local
DTW FLL
NK NK2066
airbus a320-232
18:50
Local
DTW YYZ
AC AC8778
18:50
Local
DTW LAX
DL DL852 +1
18:50
Local
DTW MIA
DL DL2548 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
18:50
Local
DTW IND
DL DL8840
18:57
Local
DTW TPA
F92686 +1
18:59
Local
DTW CLT
AA AA419
airbus a319-112
19:00
Local
DTW EWR
UA UA3644
19:00
Local
DTW PLN
LXJ411 +1
19:03
Local
DTW ATL
DL DL5556
19:06
Local
DTW SCF
1I890
19:07
Local
DTW LAS
NK NK1005
airbus a321-231
19:10
Local
DTW PHL
AA AA5167
19:10
Local
DTW STL
WN WN692
19:20
Local
DTW MDW
WN WN1782
19:20
Local
DTW BUF
UA UA3311
19:21
Local
DTW DFW
AA AA1786
19:30
Local
DTW ROA
5X9300
19:35
Local
DTW MSP
SY SY1984 +1
19:35
Local
DTW FRA
DL DL86
19:42
Local
DTW CMH
OO OO4026 +2
19:45
Local
DTW JFK
DL DL5456 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:45
Local
DTW IAD
UA UA3404 +1
19:45
Local
DTW DSM
DL DL5087
19:45
Local
DTW CLT
DL DL2352
19:45
Local
DTW DCA
AA AA4759
embraer e175lr
19:45
Local
DTW ATL
DL DL8790
19:45
Local
DTW ORD
DL DL1665
19:45
Local
DTW OMA
DL DL3715 +1
19:45
Local
DTW SBN
DL DL3900
19:47
Local
DTW FWA
OO OO3917 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:48
Local
DTW GRR
DL DL4093 +1
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