Coleman A. Young International (KDET)
More about Coleman A. Young International
Coleman A. Young International is Detroit’s in-city private-jet charter field, giving travelers a direct way to plan arrivals around the city rather than a commercial-airport routine.
The appeal of KDET is the simplicity of the private arrival: one aircraft, one handling plan, and a car coordinated around the passenger rather than a terminal crowd. For Detroit-bound travelers, that can mean a quieter handoff from cabin to ground transportation and fewer steps between landing and the reason for the trip.
Planning through the airport stays straightforward. It serves Detroit, Michigan, under the DET IATA code and KDET ICAO identifier, with a longest runway of 5,090 feet; your charter team should match the aircraft and operating plan to the runway, schedule, and day-of-travel conditions.
Oakland County International Airport, Willow Run Airport, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, and Ann Arbor Municipal Airport can also serve Detroit-area itineraries. A private traveler may choose KDET when the trip is centered on Detroit itself and the priority is an arrival plan built around the city setting, while the other airports remain useful alternatives depending on the full itinerary.
Detroit gives the arrival its context: a working city of design, music, industry, sports, and waterfront energy. The right charter plan should feel just as purposeful — direct, composed, and organized before the aircraft ever starts its descent.
“We secure the aircraft match and operating plan around the 5,090-foot runway before presenting options. Firm dates early help widen aircraft choice for Detroit-bound itineraries.”
Quick Facts
Coleman A. Young International at a glance
- ICAO
- KDET
- IATA
- DET
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Longest runway
- 5,090 ft
Destinations served by KDET
Other airports serving the same destinations as KDET
Coleman A. Young International is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
- 3,505 ft longest runway
- Also serves Detroit
- 12,003 ft longest runway
- Also serves Detroit
- 6,200 ft longest runway
- Also serves Detroit
- 7,526 ft longest runway
- Also serves Detroit
Planning a charter through KDET
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Coleman A. Young International (KDET). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Detroit, Michigan, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 5,090 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Common questions about Coleman A. Young International charter
Can I book a private jet charter into KDET for Detroit?
Yes. Coleman A. Young International serves Detroit, Michigan, and can be used for private jet charter itineraries planned around the city.
What airport codes should I give my charter advisor?
Use Coleman A. Young International with ICAO code KDET and IATA code DET so the itinerary is filed for the correct Detroit airport.
What runway detail matters when planning a charter here?
Coleman A. Young International has a longest runway of 5,090 feet, so the charter desk should confirm the aircraft and operating plan against that fact before options are presented.
Why might I use KDET instead of Oakland County, Willow Run, Detroit Metro, or Ann Arbor?
Coleman A. Young International may be the preferred choice when the trip is focused on Detroit itself and the traveler wants an airport plan tied to the city setting; Oakland County International, Willow Run, Detroit Metro Wayne County, and Ann Arbor Municipal remain valid alternatives for different Detroit-area itineraries.
Does this airport serve a list of fixed charter routes?
Coleman A. Young International is listed here as serving Detroit, and private charter planning should be organized around the traveler’s requested schedule rather than a published route list.
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