Chad Newton

Built World

As of October 2026: Leading the authority that received the grant

Runway 9R/27L at Detroit Metropolitan Airport has reached the end of its useful life, and the Federal Aviation Administration has put $21.3 million toward rebuilding it. The September 16 award covers the first 2,400 feet of the 8,500-foot runway; the remaining 6,100 feet still needs funding.

Updated Oct 7

Built World

As of September 2026: Leads the authority managing the federal grant

The McNamara Terminal opened at Detroit Metro Airport in 2002 with 97 gates. Its boarding bridges, now about a quarter-century old, are reaching the end of their useful life.

Updated Sep 22

Built World

As of September 2026: Running the agency since 2019

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Wayne County Airport Authority $9.8 million to rebuild and extend the terminal access road at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The grant covers Phase 2, which adds a new off-ramp and connector road to a different terminal and rehabilitates 4,050 feet of existing pavement.

Updated Sep 11