Which terminal does Southwest Airlines use at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Airport?

Southwest flights depart and land at Evans Terminal (previously called North Terminal) at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The Southwest Airlines Detroit Metro Terminal is modern and easy to navigate with clear signage and interactive maps. It features two levels and one concourse to manage boarding and arrival procedures. Big Blue Deck is the nearest parking lot to the Evans Terminal. The terminal is easily accessible via ground transportation services, including public buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, and ride-sharing services.

What is the Detroit Metro Airport Terminal for Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines operates from Warren Cleage Evans Terminal at DTW airport. From Detroit, Southwest offers nonstop and connecting flights to popular destinations such as Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, Dallas Love Field, Phoenix, and more. There are two levels at Detroit Airport Southwest Terminal:

Level 1: Arrival hall, customs office, baggage claim area, and DTW ground transportation center.

Level 2: Southwest ticketing and check-in desks, bag drop stations, security checkpoints, and D gates.

Southwest Airlines Departures from DTW

Southwest flights use D19, D20, D21, and D23 gates for departure. The Detroit Metro Southwest check-in counters usually open 120 minutes before the first scheduled departure. Express and Priority lanes are also available for enrolled members.

• Complete check-in on standard or Priority lanes and drop luggage.
• Pass through the security screening and move to the assigned boarding gates for the specific flight number.
• The Southwest Airlines gates at DTW are located in concourse D.

Note: Southwest follows an open seating policy, boarding by groups (A, B, and C) and positions. Look for the pillars labeled with the boarding group (A, B, or C) and position (1-60).

Southwest Terminal Detroit Metro Arrivals

Southwest flights arrive at the lower level of Evans Terminal at DTW. Upon arrival, exit the plane and follow the signs to baggage claim carousels.

• Proceed to the Customs office to complete the immigration procedure.
• Once done, head to the baggage claim area.
• Southwest luggage is usually delivered on carousels 1 or 2. The exact belt number is mentioned on electronic monitors near the escalators.
• Oversized luggage can usually be picked up at the oversized baggage area located near the center of the claim level.

DTW Southwest Terminal Map

The digital and printed DTW Evans Terminal maps help to locate Southwest check-in counters, baggage drop areas, security checkpoints, boarding gates, nearest restrooms, dining options, shopping, and lounge.

Southwest Airlines Evans Terminal Lounge Access

Southwest passengers with certain credit cards, like Amex Platinum, can access the Lufthansa Lounge near Gate D8, because the airline does not have its own dedicated lounge

Additionally, an armed hospitality center (Freedom center) for active duty, National Guard, reservists, academy cadets, military dependents, military retirees, and veterans is located near Gate D17.
The Southwest Airlines DTW Terminal, Evans Terminal, has convenient check-in services, well-organized boarding gates, and easy baggage claim access. Clear signage, helpful maps, and modern terminal facilities make the terminal navigation easy.

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