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Wayne County Airport Authority’s Sustainability Program was started in 2015, when a committed group of employees came together to elevate sustainability concerns at the airport. This Sustainability Working Group worked together to identify sustainability goals that would aim to achieve higher levels…
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People
Through the People initiative, WCAA aims to provide a world class passenger experience, promote employee training and succession, and build partnerships within the community. Some of WCAA’s successful efforts in this area include the Annual Arbor Day Celebration and the P3 Food Rescue Program. WCAA…
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Planes
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The Planet sustainability initiative focuses on air quality, noise, waste management, water management, energy management, and natural resources. Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to reducing the environmental impacts of DTW. Through energy efficiency measures, including replacing…
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Stormwater & Sanitary Discharges
DTW Stormwater Detention System
The DTW stormwater system has the capacity to detain more stormwater than at any other North American airport - approximately 515 million gallons. This is the equivalent to the water contained in 750 Olympic-sized swimming pools. When empty, the system can contain a…
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Deicing Management System
DTW Aircraft Deicing Fluid (ADF) Management System
DTW operates the largest ADF management system in the world, having recycled more propylene glycol – PG (the primary component of ADF) than any airport in the world eight of the past ten deicing seasons. The DTW drainage system is constructed to…
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Wetlands & Endangered Species
Wetlands Management
The Department of Environment & Sustainability is responsible for complying with wetland regulations at both Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports. Wetlands are protected if possible and if development projects necessitate wetland impacts, mitigation measures are…
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Free Speech Activities
An individual or organization desiring to use the airport for the purpose of exercising constitutional rights of free speech and freedom of religion shall be free to engage in such activities provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the Wayne County Airport Authority Airport…
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Lufthansa expands service in Detroit, adds Munich
Go to PageWayne County Airport Authority Fire Department receives prestigious American Association of Airport Executives Achievement Award
Go to PageDetroit Metropolitan Airport unveils Art in the Airport program
DETROIT (Aug. 21, 2019) – The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) is celebrating Michigan’s rich culture, with an emphasis on the Detroit Metropolitan area, by launching its first Art in the Airport program. The program at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the result of several…
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