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Coleman A. Young International Airport is a public general aviation airport located on the northeast side of Detroit, Michigan. It operates under the FAA identifier DET and the ICAO designator KDET. The airport records approximately 75,000 aircraft operations annually and sits at an elevation of 626 feet (191 meters) above mean sea level, covering roughly 300 acres entirely within Detroit's city limits.^[1]^[2] Originally opened as Detroit City Airport on October 14, 1927, it ranks among the earliest municipally owned airports in the United States.^[3]

The airport operates within Class D airspace and is served by Detroit Approach Control for instrument flight rules operations.^[4] Commercial passenger service ended on September 18, 2000, as carriers consolidated at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus. Since then, Coleman A. Young International has functioned as an active general aviation hub, serving private pilots, corporate aviation, charter operations, cargo handling, and aircraft maintenance businesses. The airport holds a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry designation, allowing international general aviation aircraft to clear customs on site. That designation is what justifies the word "International" in the airport's name and sets it apart from most general aviation facilities of comparable size.^[5]

History

Founding and early decades

The airport opened on October 14, 1927, as Detroit City Airport, making it one of the first municipally developed aviation facilities in the United States at a time when most American cities had not yet committed public land or funding to aviation infrastructure.^[6] Detroit's early investment in aviation reflected the city's industrial ambitions during the 1920s. With Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and dozens of supplier companies based throughout the Detroit metropolitan region, there was strong commercial interest in air freight and executive travel from the outset. The original terminal and hangar facilities were modest by later standards, but the airport's paved runways and location on the northeast side gave it a geographic advantage over the improvised landing strips that served many American cities at the time.

During the mid-twentieth century, Detroit City Airport handled scheduled passenger service from multiple regional carriers. North Central Airlines, Allegheny Airlines, and other operators serving short-haul Midwest routes flew from the facility before the dominance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport drew most commercial traffic to the western suburbs.^[7] The airport also played a supporting role during World War II, when general aviation facilities across the United States were folded into civil defense planning and military logistics networks. Detroit's position as the "Arsenal of Democracy" made its aviation infrastructure part of wartime industrial coordination in a way that few other municipal airports could claim.

Renaming

The airport was renamed Coleman A. Young International Airport in honor of Coleman Young, who served as Detroit's mayor from 1974 to 1994 and was the first African American to hold that office.^[8]^[9] Young's four terms in office coincided with a period of major fiscal and physical restructuring in Detroit. He was a consistent advocate for public infrastructure investment, and naming the city's airport after him was a recognition of that legacy. The "International" designation reflects the airport's CBP port of entry status, which allows international general aviation arrivals to clear customs on site. That's a relatively rare designation for a facility of this size.^[10]

End of commercial service

Commercial passenger service ceased on September 18, 2000, as carriers consolidated operations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which offered longer runways, more gates, and better connectivity to major hub networks.^[11] The transition wasn't abrupt. Service had been thinning for years as DTW expanded and carriers rationalized their networks around larger hub operations. Spirit Airlines was among the last carriers to operate scheduled service from the facility before the 2000 cutoff date. The end of scheduled airline service did not close the airport. Instead, it shifted the facility's operational focus toward general aviation, corporate aviation, charter operations, and cargo, a transition that has defined the airport's role in Detroit's transportation landscape ever since. The City of Detroit has continued to invest in and operate the facility through its Department of Airport Services, maintaining its infrastructure, customs designation, and role as the only airport directly administered by the City of Detroit government.

Geography

Coleman A. Young International Airport covers approximately 300 acres within the city of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.^[12] Its coordinates place it at 42°24'33"N 083°00'36"W, on Detroit's northeast side near the intersection of Conner Avenue and East Seven Mile Road, roughly seven miles from downtown. Elevation is 626 feet (191 meters) above mean sea level.

Unlike Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which sits in Romulus approximately 20 miles from the city center, Coleman A. Young International is fully within Detroit's city limits. That makes it the only airport directly administered by the City of Detroit government. The urban location is both an asset and a constraint. It gives the airport strong accessibility for businesses and private pilots based in Detroit proper. But it limits any possibility of runway expansion, given the surrounding residential and light industrial development that has coexisted with the facility since 1927. The airport's footprint has remained relatively stable over the decades as the surrounding urban fabric has changed around it.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The airport operates two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, designated 15/33, measures 5,090 feet (1,551 meters) in length. The secondary runway, designated 7/25, measures 3,350 feet (1,021 meters).^[13]^[14] Both runways are equipped with lighting systems that support night operations. The 5,090-foot primary runway can handle most turboprop and smaller business jet aircraft, though its length is not suited for fully loaded large commercial jets. That's a practical constraint consistent with the airport's current role in general and corporate aviation rather than airline service.

On the ground, the airport includes both an Air Carrier Terminal and a separate Executive Terminal, providing facilities for different classes of aviation user. The airport also maintains 14 large hangars and 129 small hangars, totaling 145 individual hangar bays.^[15] That hangar inventory is substantial for a non-hub general aviation facility and reflects decades of development oriented toward aircraft storage, maintenance, and repair operations. The CBP port of entry designation means the airport maintains customs processing facilities capable of handling international general aviation arrivals, a function administered in coordination with federal CBP officers assigned to the facility.^[16]

The airport operates within Class D airspace, meaning all aircraft, whether operating under instrument or visual flight rules, must establish two-way radio communication with the airport's air traffic control tower before entering the airspace.^[17] For instrument flight rules operations, Detroit Approach Control, operating as part of the Detroit TRACON serving southeastern Michigan, provides radar services to arrivals and departures. Pilots planning international arrivals must coordinate CBP procedures in advance. Those requirements are published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and typically require advance notification through the eAPIS system or direct contact with the assigned CBP officer.

Economy

Coleman A. Young International Airport generates economic activity through aircraft storage, repair, maintenance, fuel sales, charter operations, and cargo handling. The Airport Department, operating under City Ordinance Section 4-1-2, is responsible for acquiring, developing, and operating the city's aviation facilities and for leasing those facilities to private aviation businesses.^[18] The department also represents the City of Detroit in all aviation regulatory and planning matters at the state and federal levels.

The airport's 145 hangar bays support a mix of private aircraft owners, charter operators, and aircraft maintenance businesses. Fuel suppliers and ground handling companies round out the tenant base. The CBP port of entry status generates additional activity from international general aviation traffic, including business jets and private aircraft arriving from Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe that need a customs clearance option closer to Detroit's urban core than what's available at DTW. Direct employment at the airport covers operations, maintenance, fueling, and administrative functions, and the broader economic contribution comes from the businesses that lease hangar and terminal space and employ mechanics, pilots, line service technicians, and administrative staff.

Access

Road access to Coleman A. Young International Airport is available from major surface streets on Detroit's northeast side. The airport sits near the intersection of Conner Avenue and East Seven Mile Road, with connections to I-94 and other regional thoroughfares providing routes from downtown Detroit, the suburbs, and the broader metropolitan area.^[19] Public transit options to the airport are limited. Most visitors and aviation users arrive by personal vehicle or ride-share service.

For pilots, the airport is identified by the FAA identifier DET and the ICAO designator KDET.^[20] The airport's location within Detroit's Class D airspace requires arriving and departing pilots to establish radio communication with the control tower before entry. For international arrivals, advance coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection is required, and information on those procedures is available through the CBP general aviation program.

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-Coleman A. Young International Airport, located in Detroit, Michigan, is a public airport handling over 75,000 aircraft operations annually<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. Originally established as Detroit City Airport in 1927, it stands as one of the earliest municipal airports in the United States<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport - Grokipedia |url=https://grokipedia.com/page/Coleman_A._Young_International_Airport |work=grokipedia.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. Today, the airport serves as a Class C gateway, offering a range of aviation facilities and services while playing a critical role in the Detroit metropolitan area's transportation infrastructure.
+```mediawiki
+{{Infobox airport
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+| type         = Public
+| owner        = City of Detroit
+| operator     = City of Detroit Department of Airport Services
+| city-served  = Detroit, Michigan
+| location     = Detroit, Michigan
+| elevation-f  = 626
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+| runway1_heading = 15/33
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+}}
+'''Coleman A. Young International Airport''' is a public general aviation airport located on the northeast side of Detroit, Michigan. It operates under the FAA identifier DET and the ICAO designator KDET. The airport records approximately 75,000 aircraft operations annually and sits at an elevation of 626 feet (191 meters) above mean sea level, covering roughly 300 acres entirely within Detroit's city limits.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Originally opened as Detroit City Airport on October 14, 1927, it ranks among the earliest municipally owned airports in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref>
+The airport operates within Class D airspace and is served by Detroit Approach Control for instrument flight rules operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAA Chart Supplement Great Lakes |url=https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/ |work=faa.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Commercial passenger service ended on September 18, 2000, as carriers consolidated at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus. Since then, Coleman A. Young International has functioned as an active general aviation hub, serving private pilots, corporate aviation, charter operations, cargo handling, and aircraft maintenance businesses. The airport holds a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry designation, allowing international general aviation aircraft to clear customs on site. That designation is what justifies the word "International" in the airport's name and sets it apart from most general aviation facilities of comparable size.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref>
 == History ==
-The airport’s origins trace back to October 14, 1927, when it opened as Detroit City Airport<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport - Grokipedia |url=https://grokipedia.com/page/Coleman_A._Young_International_Airport |work=grokipedia.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. This establishment positioned Detroit at the forefront of municipal aviation development in the United States. In its early years, the airport facilitated the growth of commercial and private aviation within the region, serving as a vital hub for air travel and commerce. The airport’s initial design and infrastructure were modest compared to modern standards, but it quickly became an essential component of Detroit’s expanding transportation network.
+=== Founding and early decades ===
+The airport opened on October 14, 1927, as Detroit City Airport, making it one of the first municipally developed aviation facilities in the United States at a time when most American cities had not yet committed public land or funding to aviation infrastructure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Detroit's early investment in aviation reflected the city's industrial ambitions during the 1920s. With Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and dozens of supplier companies based throughout the Detroit metropolitan region, there was strong commercial interest in air freight and executive travel from the outset. The original terminal and hangar facilities were modest by later standards, but the airport's paved runways and location on the northeast side gave it a geographic advantage over the improvised landing strips that served many American cities at the time.
+During the mid-twentieth century, Detroit City Airport handled scheduled passenger service from multiple regional carriers. North Central Airlines, Allegheny Airlines, and other operators serving short-haul Midwest routes flew from the facility before the dominance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport drew most commercial traffic to the western suburbs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> The airport also played a supporting role during World War II, when general aviation facilities across the United States were folded into civil defense planning and military logistics networks. Detroit's position as the "Arsenal of Democracy" made its aviation infrastructure part of wartime industrial coordination in a way that few other municipal airports could claim.
+=== Renaming ===
+The airport was renamed Coleman A. Young International Airport in honor of Coleman Young, who served as Detroit's mayor from 1974 to 1994 and was the first African American to hold that office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Young |first=Coleman |author2=Wheeler, Lonnie |title=Hard Stuff: The Autobiography of Mayor Coleman Young |year=1994 |publisher=Viking |location=New York}}</ref> Young's four terms in office coincided with a period of major fiscal and physical restructuring in Detroit. He was a consistent advocate for public infrastructure investment, and naming the city's airport after him was a recognition of that legacy. The "International" designation reflects the airport's CBP port of entry status, which allows international general aviation arrivals to clear customs on site. That's a relatively rare designation for a facility of this size.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref>
+=== End of commercial service ===
-A significant turning point in the airport’s history occurred with its renaming to Coleman A. Young International Airport in honor of Coleman Young, the first African American mayor of Detroit<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. This renaming reflected Young’s commitment to the city and his dedication to improving its infrastructure and opportunities for all residents. While passenger services ceased on September 18, 2000<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport - Grokipedia |url=https://grokipedia.com/page/Coleman_A._Young_International_Airport |work=grokipedia.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>, the airport continues to operate as a crucial facility for general aviation, cargo operations, and other aviation-related activities.
+Commercial passenger service ceased on September 18, 2000, as carriers consolidated operations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which offered longer runways, more gates, and better connectivity to major hub networks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> The transition wasn't abrupt. Service had been thinning for years as DTW expanded and carriers rationalized their networks around larger hub operations. Spirit Airlines was among the last carriers to operate scheduled service from the facility before the 2000 cutoff date. The end of scheduled airline service did not close the airport. Instead, it shifted the facility's operational focus toward general aviation, corporate aviation, charter operations, and cargo, a transition that has defined the airport's role in Detroit's transportation landscape ever since. The City of Detroit has continued to invest in and operate the facility through its Department of Airport Services, maintaining its infrastructure, customs designation, and role as the only airport directly administered by the City of Detroit government.
 == Geography ==
-Coleman A. Young International Airport encompasses 300 acres of land<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. The airport’s location within Wayne County, Michigan, provides convenient access for both local and regional travelers. Its coordinates are 42°24′33″N 083°00′36″W<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport - Grokipedia |url=https://grokipedia.com/page/Coleman_A._Young_International_Airport |work=grokipedia.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>, placing it within close proximity to the city of Detroit and other major metropolitan areas in southeastern Michigan. The airport’s elevation is 626 feet (191 meters) above mean sea level.
+Coleman A. Young International Airport covers approximately 300 acres within the city of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Its coordinates place it at 42°24'33"N 083°00'36"W, on Detroit's northeast side near the intersection of Conner Avenue and East Seven Mile Road, roughly seven miles from downtown. Elevation is 626 feet (191 meters) above mean sea level.
+Unlike Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which sits in Romulus approximately 20 miles from the city center, Coleman A. Young International is fully within Detroit's city limits. That makes it the only airport directly administered by the City of Detroit government. The urban location is both an asset and a constraint. It gives the airport strong accessibility for businesses and private pilots based in Detroit proper. But it limits any possibility of runway expansion, given the surrounding residential and light industrial development that has coexisted with the facility since 1927. The airport's footprint has remained relatively stable over the decades as the surrounding urban fabric has changed around it.
+== Infrastructure and Facilities ==
+The airport operates two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, designated 15/33, measures 5,090 feet (1,551 meters) in length. The secondary runway, designated 7/25, measures 3,350 feet (1,021 meters).<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FAA Airport Master Record – KDET |url=https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/airportdata_5010/ |work=faa.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Both runways are equipped with lighting systems that support night operations. The 5,090-foot primary runway can handle most turboprop and smaller business jet aircraft, though its length is not suited for fully loaded large commercial jets. That's a practical constraint consistent with the airport's current role in general and corporate aviation rather than airline service.
-The airport’s infrastructure includes two runways, with the longest runway measuring 5090 feet in usable space<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. It also features an Air Carrier Terminal, an Executive Terminal, 14 large hangars, and 129 small hangars with a total of 145 hangar bays<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. This diverse range of facilities supports a variety of aviation activities, from private aircraft storage and maintenance to commercial cargo operations. The airport's layout is designed to accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and sizes.
+On the ground, the airport includes both an Air Carrier Terminal and a separate Executive Terminal, providing facilities for different classes of aviation user. The airport also maintains 14 large hangars and 129 small hangars, totaling 145 individual hangar bays.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> That hangar inventory is substantial for a non-hub general aviation facility and reflects decades of development oriented toward aircraft storage, maintenance, and repair operations. The CBP port of entry designation means the airport maintains customs processing facilities capable of handling international general aviation arrivals, a function administered in coordination with federal CBP officers assigned to the facility.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref>
+The airport operates within Class D airspace, meaning all aircraft, whether operating under instrument or visual flight rules, must establish two-way radio communication with the airport's air traffic control tower before entering the airspace.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAA Chart Supplement Great Lakes |url=https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/ |work=faa.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> For instrument flight rules operations, Detroit Approach Control, operating as part of the Detroit TRACON serving southeastern Michigan, provides radar services to arrivals and departures. Pilots planning international arrivals must coordinate CBP procedures in advance. Those requirements are published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and typically require advance notification through the eAPIS system or direct contact with the assigned CBP officer.
 == Economy ==
-Coleman A. Young International Airport contributes to the local economy through various avenues, despite the cessation of passenger services. The airport supports numerous jobs within the aviation sector, including airport operations, maintenance, and related services. The presence of numerous hangars and aviation businesses generates economic activity through aircraft storage, repair, and sales. The airport's role as a Class C gateway facilitates the movement of goods and people, contributing to regional commerce.
+Coleman A. Young International Airport generates economic activity through aircraft storage, repair, maintenance, fuel sales, charter operations, and cargo handling. The Airport Department, operating under City Ordinance Section 4-1-2, is responsible for acquiring, developing, and operating the city's aviation facilities and for leasing those facilities to private aviation businesses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> The department also represents the City of Detroit in all aviation regulatory and planning matters at the state and federal levels.
-The Airport Department, under City Ordinance Section 4-1-2, is responsible for acquiring, holding, developing, and operating aviation facilities, as well as leasing these facilities<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. This department also represents the city in all aviation matters and manages city properties devoted to aviation activities. The economic impact extends beyond direct employment, as the airport supports businesses that provide services to the aviation industry, such as fuel suppliers, catering companies, and ground transportation providers.
+The airport's 145 hangar bays support a mix of private aircraft owners, charter operators, and aircraft maintenance businesses. Fuel suppliers and ground handling companies round out the tenant base. The CBP port of entry status generates additional activity from international general aviation traffic, including business jets and private aircraft arriving from Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe that need a customs clearance option closer to Detroit's urban core than what's available at DTW. Direct employment at the airport covers operations, maintenance, fueling, and administrative functions, and the broader economic contribution comes from the businesses that lease hangar and terminal space and employ mechanics, pilots, line service technicians, and administrative staff.
-== Getting There ==
+== Access ==
-Access to Coleman A. Young International Airport is primarily by road. The airport is located near major roadways, facilitating convenient access for drivers from various parts of Detroit and surrounding areas. Public transportation options to the airport are limited, and reliance on personal vehicles or ride-sharing services is common. Detailed directions and transportation information can be found on the City of Detroit’s website<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>.
+Road access to Coleman A. Young International Airport is available from major surface streets on Detroit's northeast side. The airport sits near the intersection of Conner Avenue and East Seven Mile Road, with connections to I-94 and other regional thoroughfares providing routes from downtown Detroit, the suburbs, and the broader metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airport, Coleman A. Young International |url=https://detroitmi.gov/departments/airport-coleman-young-international |work=detroitmi.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> Public transit options to the airport are limited. Most visitors and aviation users arrive by personal vehicle or ride-share service.
-For those arriving by air, the airport is easily identifiable by its IATA code DET and ICAO code KDET<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport - Grokipedia |url=https://grokipedia.com/page/Coleman_A._Young_International_Airport |work=grokipedia.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. Pilots utilizing the airport benefit from its classification as a Class C gateway, providing specific air traffic control procedures and services. The airport’s location and facilities make it a convenient destination for general aviation pilots and cargo operators alike. Information regarding CBP procedures at the airport is available through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>.
+For pilots, the airport is identified by the FAA identifier DET and the ICAO designator KDET.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) Fact Sheet Details |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/general-aviation/coleman-young-international-airport-kdet-fact-sheet-details |work=cbp.gov |access-date=2025-02-25}}</ref> The airport's location within Detroit's Class D airspace requires arriving and departing pilots to establish radio communication with the control tower before entry. For international arrivals, advance coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection is required, and information on those procedures is available through the CBP general aviation program.
 == See Also ==
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 * [[Transportation in Detroit]]
 * [[List of airports in Michigan]]
+* [[Coleman Young]]
-{{#seo: |title=Coleman Young International Airport — History, Facts & Guide | Detroit.Wiki |description=Explore Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit, Michigan: history, geography, economic impact & how to get there. |type=Article }}
+* [[Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport]]
 [[Category:Transportation in Detroit]]
 [[Category:Airports in Michigan]]
+[[Category:Airports established in 1927]]
+[[Category:Wayne County, Michigan]]
+[[Category:General aviation airports in the United States]]
+```