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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

KDTW
489
Flights/Day
14:57
Local Time
Detroit
Timezone
645ft
Elevation
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VFR
25°C
Mostly Cloudy • 7kt • 1018.00"
Observed: 17:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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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 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) 41
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DL5434
Delta Connection
TYS 15:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1225
Delta Air Lines
RSW 15:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1407
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RDU 15:20 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
UA302
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DEN 15:29 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL402
Delta Air Lines
GSP 15:50 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL2358
Delta Air Lines
ORD 15:50 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1543
Delta Air Lines
DFW 15:50 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL3730
Delta Connection
CHS 15:50 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL3889
Delta Connection
OMA 15:50 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5799
Delta Connection
LEX 15:50 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5762
Delta Connection
CMH 15:50 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL4232
Delta Connection
APN 15:55 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL4889
Delta Connection
XNA 15:55 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL2761
Delta Air Lines
MCI 15:56 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
LH443
Lufthansa
FRA 16:00 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
DL5406
Delta Connection
YYZ 16:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL3957
Delta Connection
SDF 16:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5345
Delta Connection
DSM 16:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL132
Delta Air Lines
AMS 16:05 Local airbus a330-941 Forecast
DL5470
Delta Connection
IND 16:06 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
WN1853
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
BNA 16:10 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
DL2431
Delta Air Lines
DEN 16:11 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL1529
Delta Air Lines
IAH 16:15 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL1135
Delta Air Lines
PHX 16:15 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL908
Delta Air Lines
LAX 16:16 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
UA3611
United Express
EWR 16:18 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5365
Delta Connection
MBS 16:22 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL1467
Delta Air Lines
ATL 16:26 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL944
Delta Air Lines
SEA 16:30 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL369
Delta Air Lines
SAN 16:30 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA2054
American Airlines
CLT 16:31 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
DL766
Delta Air Lines
LAS 16:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL2203
Delta Air Lines
MSP 16:41 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL3919
Delta Connection
AZO 16:42 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL2934
Delta Air Lines
JFK 16:46 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
UA6116
United Express
IAH 16:47 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
NK3022
Spirit Airlines
RSW 16:50 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL1612
Delta Air Lines
AUS 16:55 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL3531
Delta Connection
GRR 16:55 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL4817
Delta Connection
CVG 16:57 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1133
Delta Air Lines
MCO 16:57 Local boeing 757-351 Forecast
15:10
Local
DTW TYS
DL DL5434
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:20
Local
DTW RSW
DL DL1225
airbus a321-271nx
15:20
Local
DTW RDU
DL DL1407
airbus a320-212
15:29
Local
DTW DEN
UA UA302
airbus a320-232
15:50
Local
DTW GSP
DL DL402
boeing 717-2bd
15:50
Local
DTW ORD
DL DL2358
boeing 717-2bd
15:50
Local
DTW DFW
DL DL1543
airbus a319-114
15:50
Local
DTW CHS
DL DL3730
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:50
Local
DTW OMA
DL DL3889
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:50
Local
DTW LEX
DL DL5799
embraer e175lr
15:50
Local
DTW CMH
DL DL5762
embraer e175lr
15:55
Local
DTW APN
DL DL4232
mitsubishi crj-701er
15:55
Local
DTW XNA
DL DL4889
mitsubishi crj-701er
15:56
Local
DTW MCI
DL DL2761
boeing 717-2bd
16:00
Local
DTW FRA
LH LH443
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
16:00
Local
DTW YYZ
DL DL5406
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:00
Local
DTW SDF
DL DL3957
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:05
Local
DTW DSM
DL DL5345
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:05
Local
DTW AMS
DL DL132
airbus a330-941
16:06
Local
DTW IND
DL DL5470
mitsubishi crj-701er
16:10
Local
DTW BNA
WN WN1853 +1
boeing 737-8h4
16:11
Local
DTW DEN
DL DL2431
boeing 737-932(er)
16:15
Local
DTW IAH
DL DL1529
airbus a319-114
16:15
Local
DTW PHX
DL DL1135
airbus a321-211
16:16
Local
DTW LAX
DL DL908
airbus a321-271nx
16:18
Local
DTW EWR
UA UA3611
embraer e175lr
16:22
Local
DTW MBS
DL DL5365
mitsubishi crj-701er
16:26
Local
DTW ATL
DL DL1467
boeing 737-932(er)
16:30
Local
DTW SEA
DL DL944
boeing 737-932(er)
16:30
Local
DTW SAN
DL DL369
airbus a321-211
16:31
Local
DTW CLT
AA AA2054
airbus a319-112
16:35
Local
DTW LAS
DL DL766
boeing 737-932(er)
16:41
Local
DTW MSP
DL DL2203
boeing 737-9gp(er)
16:42
Local
DTW AZO
DL DL3919
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:46
Local
DTW JFK
DL DL2934
airbus a319-114
16:47
Local
DTW IAH
UA UA6116
embraer e175lr
16:50
Local
DTW RSW
NK NK3022
airbus a320-232
16:55
Local
DTW AUS
DL DL1612
airbus a319-114
16:55
Local
DTW GRR
DL DL3531
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:57
Local
DTW CVG
DL DL4817
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:57
Local
DTW MCO
DL DL1133
boeing 757-351
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