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Airports in Michigan
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Overview
Located in the suburb of Romulus, 16 miles (26km) southwest of downtown Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the busiest airport in Michigan and a major Midwestern air traffic hub.
The airport's two terminals are huge, with 150 boarding gates between them, and passengers should allow for plenty of time when transferring between terminals. Despite this, the facility is well-signed and easy to navigate, and offers many diversions in the form of restaurants and shops, and even a colourful multimedia light tunnel in the McNamara Terminal.
A hub for both Delta and Spirit Airlines, flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are available to a number of destinations including Atlanta, New York, Paris, Toronto, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
Location
The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.
Getting to the city
SMART public buses connect to central Detroit from the lower level near the Ground Transportation offices at the North Terminal, the fare for a regular route trip is $1.50. Taxis and sedan services are also available, a 4-passenger sedan to downtown Detroit costs $52. There are car hire companies represented at the airport. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to the city centre by car/taxi and about 45 minutes by bus.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 734 147 7678.
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Overview
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is situated just four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan. Despite its capacity to receive international flights, it gets most of its air traffic from within the United States, and a few flights from nearby Canada. Many passengers choose to fly through smaller airports for a more personal experience, and because small airports generally levy less added-on taxes and fees, and allow for quicker boarding and disembarking times. Bishop International Airport is just such an airport. If you have some time to kill while waiting for your flight, Joe's Shoe Shine service at Bishop International Airport is highly recommended. Sit down on one of the comfy chairs and let the staff at Joe's give your shoes 'the best shine this side of the Mason Dixon Line'. It's a fun place to relax and get tips on tourist attractions and things to do in and around Flint.
Location
The airport is located four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan.
Getting to the city
Taxis: Michigan is the car capital of America, and Flint tends to follow its state's example by making it very difficult to get anywhere without a car of your own. Taxi companies that operate from Bishop International Airport include Hey! Taxi, JCN Limousine, and International Cab. The airport is centrally located within Flint, and the metered taxis are available from just outside the terminal.
Bus: Mass Transportation Authority operates buses between the airport and the downtown bus depot on Route 11. The service to and from the airport is available hourly between 6am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday. The buses stop outside the terminal building and fares start at $1.50, which can be paid in cash on the bus (exact change is required).
Time
Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 between 13 March and 6 November)
Contacts
(810) 235-6560
Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN)
Overview
Also known as Capital City Region International Airport, Lansing Capital City Airport is located just three miles (5km) northwest of Lansing, Michigan. Despite its important-sounding name, the airport is very small, processing just more than 250,000 passengers each year.
Lansing Capital City Airport has limited facilities, with only a few gift shops and cafés to keep passengers entertained while they wait for their flights. Thus a good book and an mp3 player are essential for whiling away a layover in Lansing.
Although it is conveniently located near downtown Lansing, the airport also has the drawback of being more expensive to fly into than facilities in Detroit.
Location
The airport is located three miles (5km) northwest of Lansing.
Getting to the city
Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA) provides fixed route bus service to Capital Region International Airport seven days a week with Route #14. The fare is $1.25, and schedules can be found at www.cata.org.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
(517) 321-6121
Detroit Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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