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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Location: The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 734 147 7678.
Transfer between terminals: White 'Terminal-to-Terminal' vans provide a free shuttle service between the three terminals.
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.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Metro Airport Taxis are available from the airport and cost about $41 to the city centre, which should take approximately 20-30 minutes.
Facilities: The main concentration of restaurants, bars, cafes, and fast food outlets are in the McNamara Terminal, although the other two terminals also have bars and eateries. There are numerous shops located throughout the airport, including duty-free. ATMs, wireless Internet and bureaux de change are available in all terminals. The two on-site hotels offer conference and business facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline in advance.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, starting at $3 per half hour. Daily rates are available for $8 in the Green Lot, the cheapest long-term option. Red vans provide a free shuttle service from the parking lots to the terminal buildings.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.metroairport.com
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Bishop International Airport (FNT)

Location: The airport is located four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan.
Time: Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 between 13 March and 6 November)
Contacts: (810) 235-6560
Transfer between terminals: Not applicable, as there is only one terminal building.
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).
Car rental: Rental car operators at Bishop International Airport include National, Avis, Enterprise, Budget and Hertz. The car rental booths can be found just after passing through the arrivals gates.
Airport 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.
Facilities: Money and communications: Public telephones and ATMs are located within the terminal. Luggage: The airport has a lost and found centre, which is located at the Police Office inside the terminal building. A left luggage facility is not available, and passengers wishing to enquire about luggage lost or damaged en route should deal with their airline directly. Conference and business: The airport has a free business centre, offering power points for cell phones and other electronic devices (own charger essential); as well as a copy machine and individual work stations. The airport also has conference facilities and meeting rooms. Other facilities: The airport has disabled facilities as well as a shoeshine service. There are also porters available, for a nominal charge. Wi-Fi: Bishop International Airport has free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal. All you need to do is open your browser and start browsing. Information: The information desk at Bishop Airport is conveniently located across from the baggage reclaim area. The information centre is known as the Flint Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Shopping: Bishop International Airport doesn't have a duty-free shop, but it does have a range of other shops, selling gifts, reading material, cards, perfumes and chocolates. Food and Drink: Most of the restaurants and shops selling food are located in the departures section of the airport. A couple of the restaurants have big-screen TVs. Firm favourites include Samuel Adam's Toasts Flints Bar, Gateway Grill and MSE Foods.
Parking: Short-term parking costs $1 for 30 minutes, $20 per day and $140 per week. Long-term parking is a cheaper option, with rates starting at $2 per hour, then $7 per day and $49 per week. There is also an economy parking lot, which offers the cheapest parking rates. Charges start at $2 per hour and range up to $5 per day and $30 per week. The economy parking lot is connected to the airport by a free shuttle service that runs every five minutes.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bishopairport.org
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Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN)

Location: The airport is located three miles (5km) northwest of Lansing.
Parking: Short-term parking at Lansing Capital City Airport is charged at $2 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour with a daily maximum of $12. Long-term parking is $2 per hour up to $8.50 per day and $42.50 per week.
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