— Airport Guide
Flying Through Detroit Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Detroit Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
DTW
👥Annual Passengers
33M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
3 Outside Terminal, 2 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Detroit - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At DTW, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Atlanta airport has three exterior and seven interior pet relief areas.
McNamara Terminal
- The McNamara Terminal has two Service Animal Relief Areas, with one located post-security adjacent to Gate A-34 and the other pre-security outside the International Arrivals area (Lower Level).
Evans Terminal
- The Evans Terminal has three Service Animal Relief Areas. One is located inside the terminal, post-security across from gate D16. The others are outside the terminal, pre-security located at each end of the Departures Level (Upper Level) curb, in the grassy area.
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
Official Detroit Airport Resources
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