Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has an airport code of DTW and is one of four other airports in the city of Detroit. Alternative airports in Detroit include the Detroit City Airport, the Willow Run Airport, and the Willow Run Airport. The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has a total six runways, all of which are made of concrete and two of which include asphalt in the construction. The longest runway is 3659 meters, two runways are 3,048 meters long, two runways are is 2,591 meters in length, and the second smallest runway is 2,654 meters long.

The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a public airport with a total of three terminals: the McNamara Terminal, the Smith Terminal and the Berry Terminal. The original planning period for the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport started in the late 1920s and the airport was finished in 1929. Several months later, in 1930 the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport witnessed the first plane landing on its runway. Until the mid forties the airport served the National Guard and in the late forties and early fifties, the airport became a major public airport for Detroit.

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Convenient parking facilities are offered at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. At the airport travelers can rely on a parking facility that is capable of holding 11,500 vehicles. The latter parking facility is located near McNamara Terminal, and was just recently added in early 2002. The addition of the larger parking facility increased the amount of vehicles that the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport could handle - now the total overall is 17,000 vehicles.

The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has both long term and short term parking opportunities available. What is commonly referred to as the Big Blue Deck and the Yellow Lot is where travelers can access parking between 9 and 10 dollars a day as part of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's economy/money saving special. A pedestrian bridge connects the McNamara Terminal Parking Facility to the McNamara Terminal - this makes parking quite convenient no matter what the weather.

For those travelers that use parking spaces that are a bit distanced from the terminals, one will find a free shuttle service to rely on. The shuttle service will transport travelers to any of the terminals within the airport. Thus, getting luggage and heavy items to and from one's vehicle is relatively hassle-free.

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Shopping in the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport makes travel and shopping a hassle free endeavor. If the traveler requires print material there are numerous locations to shop at within the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Travelers can visit one of two Borders Bookstores, the CNBC News Detroit Newsstand, one of two CNN Newsstands, the DTW Express Newsstand, one of five DTW Press Newsstands, the DTW Travel Mart or one of five www.news.detroit.com Newsstands.

Accessories and fashion apparel are also sold in various shops within the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Stores like Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Hometown Favorites, KidZoo, and She-Chic offer an array of men's, women's and children's fashions and accessories. Meanwhile, additional shops offer opportunities to buy gifts, cosmetics, jewelry, candy and electronic accessories. Travelers will delight in the offerings to be had at Duty Free Americas, Erwin Pearl, Everything ASAP, Forever Silver, Gadgets to Go, Gayle's Chocolates, GM Collection, The Henry Ford Gift Shop, Michigania, Monarch Gifts, Motown Harley-Davidson, Ora Oxygen, Palm-High Tech Accessories, Pangborn Design Collection, PGA Tour Shop, See's Candy, The Paw-Pet Themed Gifts, and Tumi.

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The McNamara, the Smith Terminal and the Berry Terminal all have something to offer travelers in terms of dining opportunities. Each terminal has its own marketplace, giving travelers an opportunity to shop and dine while they wait for a flight. As a sampling of what the terminals at the airport have to offer, one need to look no further than what is housed in the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. In fact, it is in the McNamara Terminal where the majority of many services is located. While the Smith and Berry Terminal house a variety of services, the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offers the most diverse shopping and dining opportunities.

In the McNamara Terminal travelers can get coffee at one of three Caribou Coffee sites within the terminal, at one of three of the Coffee Beanery locations, at Einstein Bros. Bagels, or at Java Coast Café. Meanwhile, convenience food or fast food is offered at places like A & W, Burger King, McDonald's, and National Coney Island Express. There are a couple of sports bars in the McNamara Terminal including the Detroit 500, the Fox Skybox and smoking is permitted at the latter locations. If a traveler desires pizza, the McNamara Terminal houses Hungry Howie's Pizza, Little Caesar's Pizza, and PizzaPapalis. In addition, one will find a wealth of establishments within the McNamara Terminal that serve subs and sandwiches including places like Charley's Grilled Subs, the Online Café Bar & Grill, Quizno's Toasted Subs, Rio Wraps, SlapShotz Bar & Grill, the National Coney Island Bar & Grill, and PB&J where gourmet peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are served. Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern and casual dining establishments are also housed within the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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If a traveler is visiting the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and finds that they are in need of some quick cash, there are more than ten automatic teller machines located throughout the airport. Meanwhile, the Smith Terminal has an automatic teller machine located directly across from American Airlines, and the Berry Terminal has a single automatic teller machine near the ticket lobby. Foreign currency exchanges are also available at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport: a total of two foreign currency exchange sites are housed in the McNamara Terminal. In addition, the Berry Terminal has a foreign currency exchange service near the Ticket Lobby, and the Smith Terminal also offers such services nearby the counter offering Southwestern Airline Services.

The Berry Terminal, the Smith Terminal and the McNamara Terminal also all house shoeshine stands if a traveler needs a quick polish to dress up their appearance before or after a flight. Telephones are situated throughout all three terminals of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and vending machines are available in various areas to offer travelers a quick snack.

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For those travelers that have specific needs or that have handicaps that require special assistance, the traveler can elect to have someone assist them or they can call the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to get the assistance he or she may require. The airport is designed so that it is handicapped accessible and for those that require it, there are handicapped parking facilities at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

For travelers that require a shuttle service from the parking structure to one of the terminals at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, an advanced call to the airport is required to request the service. For parking information travelers can call the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 800-642-1978.

In terms of car rentals and handicapped accessibility, such services are available, however, an advanced call to one of the car rental agencies is expected. Handicapped restrooms and telephone services for the hearing impaired are offered at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and there are always professional emergency staff available no matter what hour of the day.

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The McNamara Terminal was recently unveiled to the public in the year 2002. The McNamara Terminal was first built in an effort to replace the former Davey Terminal: a facility that had outlived its usefulness. Not only is the McNamara Terminal built with the latest innovations in mind, but the terminal houses a number of dining facilities, shops, and services for travelers to utilize. Conveniently located and connected to a parking garage via a covered bridge, the McNamara Terminal is utilized by thousands of travelers each year. Airlines that utilize the McNamara Terminal are numerous; some of which include Air France, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Continental Airlines, Continental Connection, Continental Express, ExpressJet Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Lufthansa and Northwest Airlines.

The oldest terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is of course, the Smith Terminal that was built in the late fifties. Some of the airlines offering services from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's Smith Terminal include Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, and US Airways.
The Berry Terminal is named after Michael Berry and was created by Louis G. Redstone, an innovative architect. The Berry Terminal is expected to be destroyed and replaced with the North Terminal that is currently under construction. Presently, the Berry Terminal has a number of different airlines that utilize the terminal. Airlines that use the Michael Berry Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport include Spirit Airlines, USA 3000 Airlines, Champion Air, Miami Air International, Omni Air International, Ryan International Airlines, and Pace Airlines.

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There is an abundance of car rental opportunities at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If a traveler requires a rental vehicle, it is advised that they call ahead of time to see what is available and to reserve a car. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National are all car rental agencies that have sites within the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Meanwhile, travelers that choose an off site car rental agency can count on the services of Thrifty; a rental agency located in nearby Romulus, Michigan.

Checker Sedan is a luxury sedan service that can be counted on to provide comfortable transportation to various cities surrounding the airport. Meanwhile, Metro Airport Taxi is also convenient service, offering transportation to various cities near the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. In addition, travelers can rely on public transportation like buses, Greyhound services and Amtrak.

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There are plenty of employment opportunities at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. There are a number of different food service locations, particularly in the McNamara Terminal offering employment opportunities to those individuals living around the various regions that surround the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Fast food jobs, restaurant jobs, and convenience shops often have openings available. Retail jobs are also offered at the airport since there are several retail shops offering fashion, accessories, and miscellaneous gift items.

Some of the parking facilities require employees and there are often openings for such positions. Rental car agencies within the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may also have representative positions available - an individual should call the agency in question for further details. Further, security positions are often offered at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - for further details, an individual should contact the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport information desk or the Transportation Security Administration at (800) 887-1895 for complete job openings and details.

For anyone interested in working for a particular airline, it is advised that the individual call or visit the airline in question. The representatives that staff the information counters can advise an individual where to apply for airline positions and the requirements that must be met.

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