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Willow Run Airport opens new taxiway
DETROIT (Jan. 7, 2026) – The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) has completed a new $63.4 million taxiway at Willow Run Airport (YIP), marking a major infrastructure milestone for the airfield. The project received $54.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…
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2025 Archive
2025 Wayne County Airport Authority BoardMeeting MinutesWednesday, January 15, 2025Wednesday, February 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (Audit Committee)Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (Ethics Committee)Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, July 16,…
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Volaris launches new nonstop Detroit - Guadalajara flight strengthening Midwest connectivity to Mexico
DETROIT (Jan. 29, 2026)- Volaris announced today the launch of a new nonstop flight between Detroit and Guadalajara, expanding affordable international travel options for passengers across Detroit and the Midwest and strengthening air connectivity between the United States and Mexico.The route will…
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MDOT ‘Restore I-94’ Construction Project
DETROIT – The Michigan Department of Transportation's "Restore I-94" construction project – which extends from Wayne Road to Schaefer Road – is currently in progress. MDOT will refurbish nearly 13 miles of the I-94 corridor, from east of I-275 to west of Michigan Avenue. Scheduled for completion by…
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WCAA hosting outreach event for contractors & businesses
DETROIT (Feb. 6, 2026) – The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) invites local and national construction contractors, subcontractors and concessions owners to its upcoming construction and concessions outreach event on Monday, Feb. 23 at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi. The event will consist…
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WCAA, Unifi partnership brings autonomous wheelchairs to Evans Terminal
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Go to PageSouth Helix unavailable in McNamara Parking Deck, starting June 15
DETROIT – The South Helix will be temporarily inaccessible to all vehicles between June 15 and Sept. 15 to accommodate scheduled construction and renovation work in the McNamara Terminal. During that timeframe, alternate routes and directional signage will be displayed to help guide motorists toward…
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Airport Ambassadors
Detroit Metropolitan Airport Ambassadors are a dedicated team of volunteers whose mission is to enhance the passenger and visitor experience by providing exceptional customer service, while conveying helpful information and friendly guidance with a patient, positive attitude reflective of our…
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