Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Edward H. McNamara Terminal is a long, linear “spine” with Concourse A running roughly a mile end-to-end, plus a detached island for Concourses B and C. The functional center is the Central Link atrium (water feature, retail, ExpressTram Terminal Station) where the A↔B/C Light Tunnel meets Concourse A. Within the DTW complex, almost every time-critical choice is “Central Link vs. long walk,” with north–south orientation along A-gates.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| South Zone (A1–A28) | ExpressTram South Station (near A18) | Long to Central Link |
| Central Core (A29–A55) | Light Tunnel to B/C, ExpressTram Terminal Station | Short within core; “tram trap” zone |
| North Zone (A56–A78) | ExpressTram North Station (near A68) | Long to Central Link |
| B/C Island (B1–B21, C1–C27) | Light Tunnel at B/C rotunda | Tunnel-length + holds |
Edward H. McNamara Terminal Map Strategy
- Treat the A↔B/C Light Tunnel as a single point of failure: pin your mental “home base” to Central Link by the water feature (across from Gates A38/A43), and default to arriving there early for any B/C transfer.
- Make the ExpressTram a distance tool, not a reflex: use it when you’re crossing zones (south↔north), and skip it inside the A29–A55 core where the up/down transition can lose more time than walking.
- Build a landside failure fallback before you get stuck: if the main Rogell Drive approach backs up (tunnel flooding/closure), route drivers toward the Eureka Road south access so you still reach McNamara’s curb/garage.
- After security, plan step-free moves explicitly: use the elevator core near the main escalator bank at the central checkpoint exit to reach the tram level or concourse without getting funneled into the escalators.
2026 Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map + Printable PDF
Current terminal flow in 2026 still hinges on the Central Link: the Light Tunnel remains the single pedestrian connector to Concourses B/C, and ExpressTram access requires a vertical move up to the tram level. For printing, use a McNamara Terminal map that clearly labels gate ranges, the three ExpressTram stations (A18 / Central Link / A68), and the exact Central Link anchors around Gates A38/A43.
Archive Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map
Below are all historical map versions for Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2014 Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map
2012 Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map
Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance from the B/C tunnel exit point into Concourse A to Gate A38?
Walking distance is under 100 feet from the B/C Light Tunnel exit into Concourse A to Gate A38. The tunnel emerges into the Central Link atrium; once you come off the tunnel/moving walkway and step up to the main concourse level, Gate A38 sits directly adjacent to that opening by the water feature, with congestion—not distance—being the usual slowdown in this mixing area.
Where is the ExpressTram entrance (escalators/elevators) located relative to the B/C tunnel exit into Concourse A?
The ExpressTram Terminal Station entrance is co-located in the Central Link within about 50 feet of the B/C tunnel exit. Coming out of the Light Tunnel into Central Link (by the water feature across from Gates A38/A43), look up for the elevated tram guideway; the Terminal Station’s escalators and elevator core sit in the middle of the atrium directly above the tunnel emergence, so you reach the platform by going up one level from the concourse.
What is the exact pickup location (nearest gate number) for the shuttle from Concourse A to B/C when the A↔B/C tunnel is closed?
The shuttle pickup is staged at the Central Link by Gate A38, with boarding reached by descending to the ramp/tarmac level under staff direction. During tunnel-closure events, the passenger queue forms in the Central Link mixing area near the water feature (across from the A38 holdroom) and then funnels to service elevators or stairs normally not used for public circulation; the bus loads on the airfield side rather than at a normal gate corridor.
Which road/tunnel approach is the primary vehicle access into McNamara Terminal, and where is its entrance relative to the terminal loop?
Rogell Drive is the primary vehicle approach into McNamara, feeding into the terminal loop via the north-side tunnel set (North Tunnel, then the split to departures/arrivals). From I-94, traffic typically takes the Merriman Rd/airport exits to Rogell Drive, descends into the tunnel under the airfield, then rises into the McNamara curb loop where the roadway divides to Departures (upper) and Arrivals (lower).
Where is the nearest elevator to the Delta TSA exit that avoids the main escalators immediately after screening?
The nearest elevator is the central elevator core immediately adjacent to the main escalator bank at the central Delta TSA exit, overlooking the Central Link atrium. After clearing screening on the ticketing level, stay in the security exit zone and look beside/between the wide descending escalators rather than stepping onto them; that elevator bank takes you down to the concourse level and also provides access to the tram level without committing to the escalator flow toward the water feature.
Where is the McNamara ↔ Evans/Smith shuttle bus stop located on the McNamara side (exact level/door/zone) relative to the main terminal exits?
The McNamara ↔ Evans/Smith shuttle stop is in the Ground Transportation Center on Level 4 of the McNamara Parking Garage. From the main terminal exits, go into the Parking Garage via the Skybridge connection, then follow “Ground Transportation / Shuttles” signs up to Level 4 to the Terminal-to-Terminal bay; it is not at the Departures curb by Door #1 (SMART/AirRide) and not at the Arrivals curb pickup lanes.
What is the exact walking distance from the central security checkpoint to the nearest ExpressTram station in Concourse A?
Walking distance is under 200 feet from the central security checkpoint exit to the ExpressTram Terminal Station access point in the Central Link. Exiting TSA on the ticketing level, you step onto the overlook facing the Central Link atrium; the tram guideway and station are directly ahead, with the escalators/elevators down in the atrium core. The only “time cost” is the vertical move down to the concourse and up to the tram level, not horizontal walking.
Where is the rideshare pickup zone located relative to Delta baggage claim inside McNamara (shortest mapped path)?
Rideshare pickup is on Parking Garage Level 4, reached from Delta baggage claim by going to the garage via the Skybridge and then descending inside the garage. From the McNamara baggage claim hall (Level 1), follow “Parking / Ground Transportation” to the elevators/escalators up to the Skybridge level, cross into the parking structure, then take the garage elevators down to Level 4 and follow the “Rideshare” zone signs; it is not a curbside pickup directly outside baggage claim.
What is the exact route and distance from the McNamara parking garage to the primary Delta check-in hall (fastest mapped path)?
Fastest route is the climate-controlled Skybridge from Parking Garage Level 6 into the McNamara Ticketing Lobby (Terminal Level 3), at roughly 300 feet end-to-end. Park, take the garage elevator up to Level 6, walk straight across the enclosed skybridge, and you enter directly into Delta’s main check-in hall without going outside; this is the shortest mapped connection because it avoids the curb loop and keeps you on the garage-to-ticketing alignment.
Where is the Westin-connected TSA checkpoint located relative to the Concourse A gate numbers in the mid-30s (exact placement on the terminal map)?
The Westin-connected TSA checkpoint feeds into Concourse A by Gate A35. Clearing security from the Westin side injects you into the central-core gate area on the A35 side of the concourse, not at A36, which sits on the opposite side; the practical anchor on the terminal map is “Westin checkpoint → airside near A35,” giving you immediate access to the mid-30s gates without entering through the main ticketing-lobby checkpoint flow.
What is the exact distance from Gate A1 to the nearest ExpressTram station entrance?
Distance is roughly 0.25–0.3 miles (about 1,300–1,500 feet) from Gate A1 to the nearest ExpressTram access at the South Station by Gate A18. Gate A1 sits at the extreme south end of Concourse A, and the first tram node is anchored around the A18 area; the practical route is to head north using the main corridor (and moving walkways when available) until you reach the South Station entrance point at that gate cluster.
Where is the Delta Baggage Service Office located relative to the carousels in McNamara baggage claim (shortest mapped path)?
The Delta Baggage Service Office is in the baggage claim hall on Level 1 adjacent to the carousel area, typically anchored near the oversized baggage zone behind Carousel 3. From any standard carousel belt, orient toward the oversized-claim side of the hall and walk over to the service counter area rather than leaving the claim level; this is separate from TSA Lost & Found, which is not located in the carousel hall.
What is the exact location (relative to gate numbers) where the A↔B/C tunnel emerges into Concourse A?
The A↔B/C Light Tunnel emerges into Concourse A at the Central Link directly across from Gates A38 and A43. The tunnel opening sits under the ExpressTram Terminal Station structure beside the Central Link water feature, so the clean gate-number anchor is “Central Link emergence opposite A38/A43,” not a mid-corridor point farther north or south.
