Empty-leg hub
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 510 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $16,700.
510 live empty legs involving KDTW
- Code
- KDTW
- Traffic
- 9.0/10
- Runways
- 6
- Longest
- 12,003 ft
- Live legs
- 510
Empty-leg demand
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) in Detroit, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 295 outbound and 215 inbound across 510 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at KDTW center on a median ask of $16,700, with an observed range of $3,200–$401,600 (510 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at KDTW are to KMCO (28), from KDAY (16), and to KLAS (16).
Aircraft mix at KDTW is led by Cessna Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) (193 legs), with Cessna Citation Sovereign, Beechcraft Hawker 900XP also active.
Key takeaways
- KDTW: 510 live empty legs (295 out / 215 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KDTW: $16,700 (n=510).
- Busiest corridor: to KMCO (28 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS+ (193 legs, ~38%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at KDTW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 510 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KMCOOrlando International Airport | 28 | $27,950 |
| Inbound from | KDAYJames M Cox Dayton International Airport | 16 | $12,000 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 16 | $45,950 |
| Outbound to | KMIAMiami International Airport | 11 | $21,400 |
| Outbound to | KDABDaytona Beach International Airport | 9 | $29,300 |
| Outbound to | KMLBMelbourne Orlando International Airport | 9 | $31,200 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 193 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 15 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 13 |
| Learjet 75 | Super Light Jet | 13 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 12 |
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
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- metroairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L | 12,003 ft | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04L/22R | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 8,708 ft | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 8,501 ft | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 8,500 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is KDTW for empty legs?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) has 510 live empty-leg listings — 295 departing and 215 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KDTW?
The median ask at KDTW is $16,700 across 510 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 to KMCO (Orlando International Airport), with 28 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDTW most often?
The Cessna Citation XLS+, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KDTW, with 193 live listings (~38% 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.
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