DET

Medium airport · Detroit, United States

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport is a medium airport serving Detroit, United States. Its IATA code is DET. It has 1 runway, longest 5,092 ft (ASP). Elevation 626 ft.

IATA DET1 runway, longest 5,092 ft (ASP)United StatesMedium airport

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Airport facts

Location	Detroit, United States
IATA code	DET
Type	Medium airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 5,092 ft (ASP)
Elevation	626 ft
Coordinates	42.4092° N, 83.0099° W

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History

Young Municipal Airport, formerly Detroit City Airport until 2003) is six miles northeast of downtown Detroit, in Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

National parks near this airport

National parks close to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor · United States · 5.4 miles away
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W.C. Wetzel State Recreation Area · United States · 24.0 miles away
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Bald Mountain State Recreation Area · United States · 27.4 miles away
Proud Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 29.5 miles away

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport?

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport — its IATA code is DET.

Where is Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport located?

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport serves Detroit, United States. Its coordinates are 42.4092° N, 83.0099° W.

What is the history of Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport?

Young Municipal Airport, formerly Detroit City Airport until 2003) is six miles northeast of downtown Detroit, in Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.