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KDTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

United StatesDetroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) in Detroit, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 232 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,200.

232 live empty legs involving KDTW

Code
KDTW
Traffic
9.0/10
Runways
6
Longest
12,003 ft
Live legs
232

Empty-leg demand

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) in Detroit, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 114 outbound and 118 inbound across 232 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KDTW center on a median ask of $27,200, with an observed range of $3,300–$172,000 (232 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KDTW are from KATL (20), to KMCO (11), and to KFLL (10).

Aircraft mix at KDTW is led by Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range) (20 legs), with Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy, Learjet 60 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KDTW: 232 live empty legs (114 out / 118 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDTW: $27,200 (n=232).
  • Busiest corridor: from KATL (20 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (20 legs, ~9%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KDTW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 232 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport20$17,100
Outbound toKMCOOrlando International Airport11$31,700
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport10$22,850
Outbound toKSFBOrlando Sanford International Airport10$27,415
Outbound toKDABDaytona Beach International Airport9$29,300
Outbound toKMLBMelbourne Orlando International Airport9$31,200

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range20
Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASySuper Midsize Jet13
Learjet 60Midsize Jet12
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet10
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet8

Airport facts

IATA
DTW
ICAO
KDTW
City
Detroit
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
645 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
6
Longest runway
12,003 ft
Traffic score
9.0 / 10
Official site
metroairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
04R/22L12,003 ft200 ftCONYes
03R/21L10,001 ft150 ftCONYes
04L/22R10,000 ft150 ftCONYes
09L/27R8,708 ft200 ftPEMYes
03L/21R8,501 ft200 ftPEMYes
09R/27L8,500 ft150 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KDTW for empty legs?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) has 232 live empty-leg listings — 114 departing and 118 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDTW?

The median ask at KDTW is $27,200 across 232 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDTW?

The strongest live corridor at KDTW is from KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport), with 20 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDTW most often?

The Gulfstream G550, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KDTW, with 20 live listings (~9% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The primary code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is KDTW.

Where is KDTW airport located?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) is in Detroit, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DTW?

The ICAO code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is KDTW.

What is the longest runway at KDTW?

The longest runway at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) is 12,003 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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