Wayne County Airport Authority
Coverage of Wayne County Airport Authority in the Nexus archive.
- DTW Destination Pass: Thousands are visiting Detroit Metro Airport each month, but not flying
Detroit Metro Airport's free DTW Destination Pass allows non-travelers to enter terminals for reasons like meeting loved ones or shopping. The program has seen over 185,000 users since 2023, averaging 5,500 monthly visitors. Participants must present valid ID, and the pass is valid for one day, with minors under 18 requiring adult accompaniment.
- DTW debuts new parking guidance system at McNamara Terminal
The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has launched a new parking guidance system at the Edward H. McNamara Terminal Parking Garage, featuring color-coded lights (green for open spaces, red for occupied spots, blue for handicapped parking) to improve efficiency and security. The $25 million project, also installed at Warren Cleage Evans terminals, includes a Park Assist app for real-time parking updates. Installation at the Big Blue Deck is underway and will go live in 2026.
- New parking guidance system debuts at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's McNamara Terminal has launched a $25 million parking guidance system with real-time availability tracking via a color-coded light system and the Park Assist app. The system uses green, red, and blue lights to indicate parking space status and is currently available for Delta customers at the McNamara terminal, with plans to expand to the Warren Cleage Evans terminal later this year.