Private jets at Detroit Metropolitan (KDTW)
Detroit Metro had 2,070 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day. The busiest month, July, was 2.0 times as busy as the quietest, February. 1,237 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Detroit Metro, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 258 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 126.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Monday · 17%Monday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Detroit Metro
Large-cabin jets made 52% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 11%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Detroit Metro most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Detroit Metro
Detroit Metro’s longest runway is 3,659 meters, against 2,299 at Willow Run, 15 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L | 3,659 m | 61 m | CON |
| 03R/21L | 3,048 m | 46 m | CON |
| 04L/22R | 3,048 m | 46 m | CON |
| 09L/27R | 2,654 m | 46 m | PEM |
| 03L/21R | 2,591 m | 46 m | PEM |
| 09R/27L | 2,591 m | 46 m | CON |
Nearest alternative: Willow Run (KYIP)
15 km away| Measure | Detroit Metro (KDTW) | Willow Run (KYIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,659 m | 2,299 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Detroit Metro: questions
How many private jets fly into Detroit Metro?
We tracked 2,070 private jet arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day, from 1,237 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Detroit Metro?
July, with 258 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 126.
Which private jets use Detroit Metro most?
The most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 11% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 52% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Detroit Metro for a private jet?
Willow Run (KYIP), 15 km away, with a 2,299 meter runway against 3,659 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Detroit Metropolitan (KDTW).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/detroit-metropolitan
Method: private jet arrivals at KDTW from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data