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Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

Detroit, United States

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

Detroit, United States
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Detroit's historic general aviation reliever airport.

Opened
1927
Location
Detroit, United States
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, designated DET/KDET, is a public general aviation airport located in Detroit, Michigan, on the city's east side near the Detroit River. It serves as a reliever airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and primarily accommodates general aviation, charter, and small aircraft operations. Formerly known as Detroit City Airport, the facility was renamed in 1998 to honor Coleman A. Young, Detroit's first African American mayor. It is owned and operated by the City of Detroit and has played a significant role in the region's aviation history dating back to the early 20th century. The airport does not currently host scheduled commercial airline service, focusing instead on private pilots, flight training, corporate aviation, and charter operations. Efforts to revitalize the airport and attract limited commercial service have been discussed periodically by city officials.
Terminals
The airport has a modest general aviation terminal building with no commercial passenger concourses.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with no direct rail or dedicated shuttle service connecting it to downtown Detroit.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines currently operate scheduled service at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Originally named Detroit City Airport when it opened in 1927.
  • ›Renamed in 1998 to honor Detroit's first African American mayor, Coleman A. Young.
  • ›Located approximately 4 miles northeast of downtown Detroit.
  • ›Once served as Detroit's primary commercial airport before Metro Airport expanded.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 626 feet above sea level.
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Coleman A. Young International Airport is six miles northeast of downtown Detroit, in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It is owned by the City of Detroit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility. In 2003, it was named in honor of former mayor Coleman Young.

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