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Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus served 35.1 million passengers in 2008, making it the 11th-busiest passenger airport in North America and the 24th-busiest in the world.

Here’s a look at airport facts:

Owned by: Wayne County.

Governed by: Wayne County Airport Authority.

Information: www.MetroAirport.com or 1-734-AIRPORT (247-7678).

Directions: Take I-94 to the Metro Airport/Merriman/Middlebelt exit. Or, enter off Eureka Road, between I-275 and Middlebelt Road.

Gates: 147 — 121 at the McNamara Terminal; 26 at the North Terminal.

Runways: Six.

Total land: 6,700 acres.

Airport identifier: DTW.

McNamara Terminal airlines: Air France, Continental, Delta, KLM, Mesaba, Northwest, Pinnacle.

North Terminal airlines: Air Canada, Air Tran, American, Frontier, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Ryan International, Southwest, Spirit, Trans Meridian, United, USA 3000, US Airways.

Cargo airlines: Federal Express, UPS.

Car rental agencies: On airport grounds — Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National. Off airport grounds — Thrifty.

Ground transportation services: Metro Cars (luxury sedans): www.metrocars.com, 1-800-456-1701.

Public transportation: SMART — the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation — has a bus stop on the outer roadway (lower level) near the ground transportation offices at the North Terminal. Call 1-866-962-5515 or visit www.smartbus.org for more information.

Parking: Available on and off airport grounds. The airport’s parking hotline is 1-800-642-1978.

Cell phone waiting areas: The north lot is off the East Service Drive at Lucas Drive. The south lot is on the south side of Eureka Road, west of the airport entrance. Motorists must remain with their vehicles. Note that terminal curb fronts are for active loading and unloading only. Unattended vehicles will be towed.

Hotels/restaurants: Available on and off airport grounds.

Travel tips/security information: Call your airline or visit its Web site to confirm flight information. Each airline has a Web link and telephone number at www.MetroAirport.com. Be sure to arrive at least two to three hours before departure. Be familiar with security information. Visit www.MetroAirport.com, www.TSA.gov or www.tsatraveltips.us.