Live security checkpoint wait times at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Two terminals, two checkpoints.
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Checkpoint Information
Concourses A, B, C · Delta, United, and most airlines
Open 24 hrs
Standard, TSA Pre✓ & CLEAR
Concourse D, E · Southwest Airlines
Closed 10:45pm–2:45am
Standard & TSA Pre✓
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the DTW security checkpoint hours?
McNamara Terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Evans Terminal is closed daily from approximately 10:45pm until 2:45am depending on late-night flight schedules.
Does DTW have TSA PreCheck?
Yes — TSA PreCheck is available at both the McNamara and Evans terminal checkpoints. The TSA PreCheck enrollment office is located in McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area.
Is CLEAR available at DTW?
Yes — CLEAR lanes are available at both McNamara Terminal checkpoints. CLEAR is not currently available at the Evans Terminal checkpoint.
Which airlines use which terminal at DTW?
McNamara Terminal serves Delta, United, American, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, and most other airlines. Evans Terminal serves Southwest Airlines exclusively.
Are the DTW terminals connected?
No — McNamara and Evans terminals are separate buildings and are NOT connected. You must know your correct terminal before arriving at DTW. Concourses A, B, and C within McNamara are connected by an underground tram.
How early should I arrive at DTW?
Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. McNamara Terminal is open 24 hours. If flying Southwest from Evans Terminal, note it closes approximately 10:45pm–2:45am nightly.
Which DTW terminal does Southwest Airlines use?
Southwest Airlines exclusively uses Evans Terminal (Concourse D) at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. All other major airlines — Delta, United, American, and international carriers — use McNamara Terminal.
Is CLEAR available at Evans Terminal at DTW?
No — CLEAR is currently available only at McNamara Terminal checkpoints. Evans Terminal (Southwest Airlines) offers standard screening and TSA PreCheck but does not have CLEAR lanes.