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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Romulus, Michigan 2 terminals Updated Oct. 10, 2026

DTW Airport Guide: Terminals, Airlines, Shuttle and Wi-Fi

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) has two terminals: McNamara, where Delta checks in, and Evans, which serves 13 other airlines including American, United and Southwest. A free shuttle links them and the Westin hotel, but it runs outside security. McNamara has Concourses A, B and C, and the ExpressTram runs along Concourse A. Downtown Detroit is about 23 miles away by road.

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Key facts

Terminals 2 McNamara, Evans
Airlines 17 In the official directory
To Downtown Detroit 24 mi By road
Last checked 10/10/2026 Checked by our team

What do you need?

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. FoodBest bites terminal by terminal, before or after security. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. Car rentalWhere the rental counters are and how to reach them. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Terminals at a glance

  • McNamara
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    Main airlines: Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, Air France and WestJet. Vacation Express charters also use McNamara. Boarding passes may call this terminal "EM".

    Delta's hub terminal, with Concourses A, B and C. Concourse A is a mile long and has the ExpressTram. The Westin hotel is inside this terminal.

    Official McNamara map
  • Evans
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    Main airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris. All charter flights and Apple Vacations check in here. Boarding passes may call this terminal "WE".

    Home to 13 of the 17 airlines in the directory, with gates numbered D. International arrivals clear Customs on Level 1 near domestic baggage claim carousel 2.

    Official Evans map

DTW terminals and airlines by terminal

DTW has two terminals, the Edward H. McNamara Terminal and the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal. Here is where airlines check in, according to the official airline directory:

  • McNamara Terminal: Delta, Aeromexico, Air France and WestJet. Vacation Express charters also use McNamara.
  • Evans Terminal: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Avelo, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest, Sun Country, Turkish, United and Volaris. All charter flights, including Apple Vacations, are at Evans.

Delta is the hub airline at DTW. McNamara has Concourses A, B and C. Evans gates start with D. The directory says some boarding passes show EM for McNamara and WE for Evans.

Check your airline before you leave. Airlines can move.

What's changing at DTW right now

Check these before you fly:

  • The short-term entrance to the McNamara Parking Deck from the Level 8 Departures Level is closed from Oct. 5, 2026, and the airport expects it to stay closed until Feb. 26, 2027. The short-term entrance ramp on the east side of the deck stays open.
  • Restroom upgrades continue in McNamara Concourses A, B and C and in the Ground Transportation Center. Work is under way near gates A56, C6 and C20, and at domestic baggage claim. Signs point to the nearest open restroom.
  • MDOT's Restore I-94 project is in progress between Wayne Road and Schaefer Road, with completion scheduled for 2029. Leave extra time if you drive in on I-94.

Getting around DTW

The free Terminal to Terminal shuttle connects McNamara, Evans and the Westin hotel entrance. It leaves about every 10 minutes from the Ground Transportation Centers and the Westin entrance. DTW does not publish its hours, so call (734) 247-7678 if you are connecting late at night.

The shuttle runs outside security. If you change terminals, you clear TSA again, so allow plenty of time.

Inside McNamara, the ExpressTram runs along Concourse A, which is a mile long. The Terminal Station in the middle is closest to gates A29 to A55, check-in, baggage claim and the tunnel to Concourses B and C. The South Station serves gates A1 to A28 and the North Station serves A56 to A78. DTW says the tram only runs end to end of Concourse A, so it does not go to Concourse B or C.

Moving walkways help you along both terminals.

Arriving, departing and security

DTW says to arrive no later than 90 minutes before a domestic flight and 120 minutes before an international one. Its check-in page says 2 hours domestic and 3 hours international, and its FAQ says 90 minutes to 2 hours domestic and 3 hours international. Choose the longer time if you check bags or travel in a busy period.

TSA checkpoints: McNamara has the ticketing lobby on Level 3, the bridge from the parking garage on Level 2 and the Westin hotel. Evans has a checkpoint in the ticketing lobby. At least one McNamara checkpoint is open 24 hours a day. Evans screening is closed daily from 10:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., depending on late flights. TSA PreCheck lanes open at 4:30 a.m. in each terminal. CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.

DTW shows live security wait times on its home page. Check them before you leave for the airport.

International arrivals and Customs

International passengers clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at DTW. At McNamara, the International Arrivals Hall is on the Lower Level, one level below domestic baggage claim. At Evans, CBP is on Level 1 near domestic carousel 2.

DTW lists CBP counter hours effective January 11, 2026: McNamara 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Evans 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. These are the posted counter hours, not a limit on when international flights land: if you arrive from abroad outside those hours, you still go through the Customs process on arrival. The McNamara CBP Service Desk answers 24/7 at (734) 942-9000. DTW says Customs typically takes an hour or longer.

Automated Passport Control kiosks are available for U.S., Canadian and eligible Visa Waiver Program passport holders. Passengers coming from pre-clearance airports in parts of Canada and the Bahamas are generally treated as domestic on arrival.

Connecting through DTW

For a domestic connection on the same airline, DTW says 40 minutes should be enough. Allow more time for international trips or when you change airlines, and consider weather and delays.

Staying within McNamara, you can walk or ride the ExpressTram. If your flights are in different terminals, you take the shuttle outside security and clear TSA again.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi covers both terminals. Choose Detroit Airport Wi-Fi, open a web browser and click Free Wi-Fi. No login is required. For help, call (800) 826-4646. Many, but not all, gate areas have outlets or charging stations.

Lost and found

Where you call depends on where you lost the item. Left at a TSA checkpoint: TSA Lost and Found, (734) 942-3126 or DTWtsalostandfound@tsa.dhs.gov. Its office is in McNamara, room T3-037, near the gate level checkpoint. Lost elsewhere in a terminal: file a claim with Wayne County Airport Authority Police, (734) 942-3669. On an aircraft or at a gate: contact your airline.

Luggage storage and carts

DTW has no lockers, so your bags must stay with you. The airport has Smarte Carte luggage carts for $7, but you cannot take them past security. SkyCap help depends on your airline.

Other services

Free Freedom Centers for military members, veterans and their families are near McNamara gate A43 and Evans gate D17. Both terminals have reflection rooms, nursing rooms and family restrooms. Eight nursing rooms are open to travelers: five in McNamara (near gates A18, A25, A53, A63 and C2) and three in Evans (across from gates D8, D15 and D24). A ninth room, in the Berry Administration Building, is for airport authority employees only.

The DTW Destination Pass lets people without a ticket go through security to meet gates and visit shops and restaurants. DTW gives different start times, 4 a.m. on the pass page and 5 a.m. in its FAQ, and both end at 9 p.m. You apply at a kiosk on the Departures Level and need a REAL ID or other acceptable ID.

The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is inside McNamara. DTW says it can help with business needs, and its fitness package includes a shower. Call (734) 942-6500.

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  • Free Wi-Fi (Detroit Airport Wi-Fi)

    Both terminals. Select Detroit Airport Wi-Fi, open a web browser and click Free Wi-Fi. No login required. Wi-Fi support line (800) 826-4646.

  • Terminal to Terminal and Westin shuttle

    Connects McNamara, Evans and the Westin hotel entrance. Leaves about every 10 minutes from the Ground Transportation Centers and the Westin entrance. It runs outside security, so you clear TSA again at the other terminal.

  • McNamara ExpressTram

    McNamara

    Moves you along the mile-long Concourse A between the North, Terminal and South stations. It does not go to Concourse B or C.

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  • Lost and Found (WCAA Police)

    For items lost in the terminal, file a claim with Wayne County Airport Authority Police, (734) 942-3669. TSA checkpoint items go to TSA Lost and Found, (734) 942-3126. Aircraft and gate items go to your airline.

  • Freedom Center (McNamara)

    McNamara

    Free lounge for military members, veterans and their families, near gate A43. Volunteer staffed, so hours vary. (734) 247-2762.

    Hours
    6am to 10pm in the directory
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  • Freedom Center (Evans)

    Evans

    Free lounge for military members, veterans and their families, near gate D17. Volunteer staffed, so hours vary. (734) 247-1084.

    Hours
    6am to 8pm in the directory
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  • Delta Sky Club

    McNamara

    Delta lounges in McNamara, including near gates A43, A67 and A15. Access follows Delta rules.

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  • Lufthansa Club

    Evans

    Lounge near gate D8. Access follows Lufthansa rules.

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  • Nursing rooms

    McNamara

    Near gates A18, A25, A53, A63 and C2. Open 24/7. Call from your phone for the access code. Evans has rooms across from D8, D15 and D24.

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  • Multi-Sensory Room

    McNamara

    Calm space for people with sensory sensitivities, in the Central Link across from gate A38. Open 24 hours. Call for an access code; the number is posted by the door.

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  • Reflection rooms

    Quiet rooms for meditation or prayer: McNamara in the Central Link, Evans near gate D17. DTW has no chapel.

  • ATMs and currency exchange machines

    ATMs are in both terminals before and after security. Currency exchange machines: McNamara Central Link, Evans near gate D9.

  • Smarte Carte luggage carts

    $7 per cart for domestic and international passengers. Carts are not allowed past security.

    Price
    $7 per cart checked Oct. 10, 2026

  • Live security wait times

    Live wait for the Evans and McNamara terminals at the top of metroairport.com.

    Hours
    Live

  • EV charging in DTW parking

    Free charging at the McNamara deck (Level 8, 8 spots plus 2 in valet), Big Blue Deck (Level 4, 8 spots) and the South Cell Phone Lot (2 spots). Check ChargePoint.

  • DTW parking hotline

    24 hour parking status and help: (800) 642-1978. Option 1 rates, 2 receipts, 3 status, 5 shuttles, 0 jump starts and air.

    Hours
    24 hours

  • Turo handoff spots

    Before security

    Approved Turo spots: Big Blue Deck, McNamara Garage and Green Lots 1 and 2 (credit card only). No curbside handoffs.

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  • Gameway Classic

    McNamara After security

    12 private gaming stations with snacks and drinks, near Gate A15. Priority Pass welcome.

    Hours
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon to Fri; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat and Sun
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  • Gameway ULTRA

    McNamara After security

    10 private gaming stations plus 6 classic stations, near Gates A63 and A65. Priority Pass welcome.

    Hours
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon to Fri; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat and Sun
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  • Be Relax Spa

    McNamara After security

    Airport spa near Gate A46 with walk-in chair massages from 15 minutes. Priority Pass lists it.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Questions travelers ask

How many terminals does DTW have?

DTW has two terminals: McNamara (Delta and a few other airlines) and Evans (most other airlines). They are connected by a free shuttle that runs outside security.

Which terminal is Delta at DTW?

Delta uses the McNamara Terminal. Aeromexico, Air France and WestJet are also at McNamara.

Which terminal are American, United and Southwest at DTW?

They use the Evans Terminal. So do Alaska, Frontier, JetBlue, Air Canada and several other airlines. Check your boarding pass, because airlines can move.

How do you get between terminals at DTW?

Take the Terminal to Terminal shuttle from the Ground Transportation Center. It leaves about every 10 minutes and also stops at the Westin hotel. It runs outside security, so you clear TSA again.

Does DTW have free Wi-Fi?

Yes. Connect to Detroit Airport Wi-Fi, open a web browser and click Free Wi-Fi. No login is required.

What does EM or WE mean on my boarding pass?

DTW says some boarding passes show EM for the McNamara Terminal and WE for the Evans Terminal.

Can I go to the gate without a ticket at DTW?

Yes, with a DTW Destination Pass. Apply at a kiosk on the Departures Level in either terminal or in the Westin lobby on the day of your visit. You scan a U.S. government photo ID and go through TSA screening.

How early should I get to DTW?

DTW says 90 minutes before a domestic flight and 120 minutes before an international flight. Its check-in page says 2 hours domestic and 3 hours international, and its FAQ says 90 minutes to 2 hours domestic, so leave more time if you check bags.

Where is lost and found at DTW?

For items left at TSA, call (734) 942-3126. For items lost elsewhere in the terminal, call WCAA Police at (734) 942-3669. Aircraft and gate items go through your airline.

Can you store luggage at DTW?

No. DTW says it has no lockers and all personal items must travel with you.

How far is DTW from downtown Detroit?

About 23 miles (38 km) by road to Downtown Detroit, roughly 33 minutes without traffic. This is a road estimate from OpenStreetMap data, not an airport figure.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 10, 2026 against these official sources: