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Airports near Ford Field
The closest airport we list for Ford Field is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Ford Field. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Large airport | 18 mi (28.9 km) | — | 94 venues we list |
Next events at Ford Field
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Thanksgiving Day Football
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 27: Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets
- Oct 25: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
- Nov 1: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Nov 4: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Central Michigan Ch…
- Nov 22: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Nov 26: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
- Nov 27: MHSAA Football Championships - Friday
- Nov 28: MHSAA Football Championships - Saturday
When events at Ford Field happen
- 7 of 20 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 16 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 2 of 14 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Detroit Lions (NFL) play here; see every NFL stadium’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NFL stadiums we list, Ford Field is the 27th closest to its first airport (18 mi; league median 9.2 mi).
Teams visiting Ford Field
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- New York Jets, next here Sun, Sep 27
- Green Bay Packers, next here Sun, Oct 25
- Minnesota Vikings, next here Sun, Nov 1
- Eastern Michigan Eagles, next here Wed, Nov 4
- Central Michigan Chippewas, next here Wed, Nov 4
- Central Michigan Chippewas Football, next here Wed, Nov 4
- Eastern Michigan Eagles Football, next here Wed, Nov 4
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, next here Sun, Nov 22
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights and Ford Field tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What is the closest airport to Ford Field?
The closest airport we list for Ford Field is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a Detroit Lions game?
DTW is the nearest airport we list, 18 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How does Ford Field compare with other NFL stadiums?
Of the 30 NFL stadiums we list, Ford Field is the 27th closest to its first airport (18 miles; the league median is 9.2 miles).
What time do events at Ford Field usually start?
2 of the 14 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
