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Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus served 32.3 million passengers in 2010; as of 2009, it was the 13th-busiest passenger airport in North America and the 24th-busiest in the world.
Here’s a look at airport facts:
Owned by: Wayne County.
Governed by: Wayne County Airport Authority, which also oversees Willow Run Airport.
Information: www.MetroAirport.com or 1-734-AIRPORT (247-7678).
Directions: Take I-94 to the Metro Airport/Merriman/Middlebelt exit. Or, enter off Eureka Road, between I-275 and Middlebelt Road.
Gates: 147 — 121 are at the McNamara Terminal and 26 are at the North Terminal.
Runways: Six.
Total land: 6,700 acres.
Airport identifier: DTW.
McNamara Terminal airlines: Air France, Delta, KLM.
North Terminal airlines: Air Canada, Air Tran, American, Frontier, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest, Spirit, United, US Airways, most charter flights.
Cargo airlines: Federal Express, UPS.
Car rental agencies: On airport grounds — Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Thrifty.
Ground transportation services: Metro Cars (luxury sedans): www.metrocars.com, 1-800-456-1701; Metro Cab (taxicab service): 1-734-997-6500.
Public transportation: SMART — the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation — has a bus stop on the outer roadway (lower level) near the ground transportation offices at the North Terminal. Call 1-866-962-5515 or visit www.smartbus.org for more information.
Parking: Available on and off airport grounds. The airport’s parking hotline is 1-800-642-1978.
Cell phone waiting areas: The north lot is off the East Service Drive at Lucas Drive. The south lot is on the south side of Eureka Road, west of the airport entrance. Motorists must remain with their vehicles. Note that terminal curb fronts are for active loading and unloading only. Unattended vehicles will be towed.
Hotels/restaurants: Available on and off airport grounds.
Travel tips/security information: Call your airline or visit its Web site to confirm flight information. Each airline has a Web link and telephone number at www.MetroAirport.com. Be sure to arrive at least two hours before departure. Be familiar with security information and screening procedures. Visit www.MetroAirport.com, www.TSA.gov or www.tsatraveltips.us.