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The Wayne County Airport Authority is a governmental entity that operates airports in Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan. The authority operates Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Willow Run Airport. [1] It has its headquarters in the 11050 Rogell Drive-Bldg 602, Detroit, MI 48242 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus. [2]
Wayne County Airport covers an area of 331 acres (134 ha) and contains one asphalt paved runway (10/28) measuring 5,190 x 100 ft (1,582 x 30 m). [1]The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells both avgas and jet fuel.
2006 USGS photo. Willow Run Airport covers 2,392 acres (968 ha) and has two runways, a continuously staffed FAA control tower, and US Customs operations. [1] It is one of two facilities operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, the other being Detroit Metropolitan Airport, which replaced Willow Run as the major commercial airport for the region starting in 1958.
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On May 20, 2009, the airport authority formally voted to totally vacate the Smith Terminal, while retaining and renovating the Berry Terminal for its offices. [48] Discussions were also raised regarding proposed construction of a new structure to house the Airport Authority offices and Airport Police, with a preliminary price tag of $31.5 million.
DET was Detroit's primary airport until 1946–47 when almost all airline flights moved to Willow Run Airport and later to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The March 1939 Official Aviation Guide shows 13 weekday departures on American, 10 on Pennsylvania Central and one on Marquette . [ 15 ]