Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is one of the cleanest, most efficient, and best-organized airports in the country. From the moment you enter, it’s clear that the airport was designed with travelers’ comfort and convenience in mind. The signage is easy to follow, security moves fairly quickly compared to other major airports, and the staff are consistently professional and friendly. One of the best things about DTW is the wide range of food options available throughout both the McNamara and North terminals. You can find everything from local Detroit favorites like National Coney Island and Chick Inn Diner to national names like P.F. Chang’s, Potbelly, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A. For travelers who appreciate a sitdown meal before a flight, Andiamo and Cat Cora’s Taproom offer quality dining and drinks with attentive service. Even the grab-and-go markets have a nice variety of fresh sandwiches, salads, and snacks. The airport’s lounges are also excellent. The Delta Sky Club in the McNamara Terminal is spacious, modern, and stocked with complimentary food, beverages, and work areas. There’s also a Lufthansa Lounge and a Freedom Center for military travelers. The atmosphere throughout the terminals feels calm and wellmaintained, with plenty of seating and charging stations. Overall, Detroit Metro Airport offers a great balance of comfort, dining variety, and efficiency making layovers or early-morning departures surprisingly pleasant. It’s one of the most traveler-friendly airports in the Midwest and a strong reflection of Detroit’s hospitality and energy.

Very easy airport to navigate. Layout is simple, the main terminal is very very long. If you arrive and take off from gates at opposite ends of the terminal, it’s a hike. There are indoor trams but I found it was more hassle thank just walking. The airport is clean and staff is very nice. TSA was quick. Decent food options but nothing spectacular.

Clean, bright modern facility with ample amenities and some great restaurants and shops. Has multiple concourses but has speed trains and moving sidewalks. Be sure to see the public art space in an illuminated tunnel which connects terminal A with other terminals. It shimmers and transforms over time. When I moved through a group of toddlers was transfixed by the displays. Have been here only in Autumn and Spring though so can’t speak of how it is when snow and ice happens.