McNamara TerminalDelta and partner airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Terminal, Romulus, MI 48242FAA rank #18 · Large hub
DTWDetroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
Know whether you need McNamara or Evans before entering airport roadways. They are separate terminals, and switching means a shuttle plus another TSA screening.
Arrival planner
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Delta connection banks, Sunday evenings, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
DTW displays current checkpoint waits on its homepage. Airport guidance recommends two hours domestic and three hours international during busy periods.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Green Lots$20/dayUncovered; terminal shuttle
Big Blue Deck long-term$23/dayCovered; closest to Evans Terminal
McNamara long-term$32/dayCovered
Valet$51/dayMcNamara Terminal
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup is in Big Blue Deck Level 1 for Evans Terminal and McNamara Garage Level 4 for McNamara Terminal.
Rental facilities are off-terminal along Lucas Drive. Company shuttles serve each terminal's Ground Transportation Center.
Free landside shuttles connect McNamara and Evans terminals. The terminals are not connected airside, so changing terminals requires another security screening.
North cell-phone lotNear the Evans Terminal approachDTW North Cell Phone Lot, Romulus, MI 48242
South cell-phone lotNear the McNamara Terminal approachDTW South Cell Phone Lot, Romulus, MI 48242
Free cell-phone waiting lots are available near both terminal approaches; remain with the vehicle.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is inside the McNamara Terminal with direct lobby access to airline check-in and TSA. A complimentary shuttle connects hotel guests with the Evans Terminal.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsThe Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Inside McNamara Terminal; shuttle to Evans Terminal
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingFairfield Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport Romulus
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm terminal pickup instructions
- Parking
- Hotel-and-parking package covers the selected trip dates
SpringHill Suites Detroit Metro Airport Romulus
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify schedule for early departures
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package
Holiday Inn Express Romulus / Detroit Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with package; confirm current frequency
- Parking
- Package parking may be reserved for the trip length shown at checkout
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in selected terminal parking locations; check the official parking map for current spaces.
SmokingNo smoking inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightDTW operates 24 hours, though overnight services and checkpoint access are limited.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
DTW live waits and arrival guidance↗DTW parking↗DTW long-term rates↗DTW rideshare↗DTW rental cars↗DTW campus and terminal maps↗DTW pickup and cell-phone lots↗