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When should I leave to pick someone up at DTW?
DTW pickup timing starts with the airline terminal and changes for international arrivals. The airport notes that federal-processing waits vary with flight timing and passenger volume, so approach the Arrivals curb only after the traveler has completed processing and sends an outside-ready message.
DTW route identity
This page is for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- DTW tells drivers to confirm the traveler’s airline terminal before heading to the airport.
- International processing time can vary with flight arrivals, passenger counts, and other operating conditions.
- Private curb pickup belongs on the terminal’s Arrivals level after the traveler is ready.
Mistakes to avoid
- Starting toward a terminal before confirming the traveler’s airline location.
- Applying one fixed customs allowance to every international arrival.
- Using touchdown rather than the traveler’s Arrivals-level ready message.
DTW pickup questions
When should I leave a DTW Cell Phone Waiting Lot?
Leave after the passenger confirms the airline terminal, completes bags or federal processing, and reaches the Arrivals-level pickup point.
Why can DTW international pickup time vary?
The airport says CBP processing depends on factors including flight arrival timing and passenger counts, so there is no single fixed post-landing interval.
What should a DTW passenger send the driver?
Send McNamara or Evans, the Arrivals level, and the nearest visible door or curb position.
Related DTW pickup guidance
DTW pickup zones
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DTW waiting areas
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