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Detroit Metro Airport

2007-04-01T02:41:06Z

Nwafan20: /* Links */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

The observation deck at the Smith is officially closed, no more official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparently that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

When spotting out on Wick Road in the large field, do NOT stray towards the building (closer to the hotels), this is an FAA building and they aren't very happy about spotters near the building. They tend to leave you alone in the field though.

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Spirit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free. The buses will read "Terminal-Westin-Terminal" and are your typical hotel-type buses.
Transportation to the Green lot and other remote parking lots is provided via 15 passenger vans. The vans will show the lots they can take you to/from.

==Links==

*[http://www.detroitspotters.com/ Detroit Spotters] site

Indianapolis International Airport

2007-04-01T02:39:39Z

Nwafan20:

[[Category:Indiana]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Indiana}}

{{infobox|fullname=Indianapolis International Airport|
location= Indianapolis, Indiana|
iata=IND|
icao=KIND|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.indianapolisairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=IND&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=39.718213,-86.295719&spn=0.061135,0.099993&t=h&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=120.9 RYS 14/32 & 05R/23L 127.82 RY 05L/23R 257.8|
atcground=121.9 121.8|
atcclearance=128.75 257.8|
atcapproach=119.3 124.65(WEST OF ACTIVE RWY) 127.15(EAST OF ACTIVE RWY) 317.8|
atcdeparture=119.05 WEST 124.95(EAST) 317.8|
atcatis=134.25|
atcunicom=122.95}}



IND is the main airport for Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis International Airport is the largest airport in the state of Indiana. It is served buy twelve airlines, and it is a focus city for both Northwest Airlines and AirTran. In addition, it is a hub for shipping giant FedEx. IND is owned by the City of Indianapolis and operated by the BAA.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

On top of the parking garage is a great place to spot. You can get both parallel runways from on top of the garage.

Airside spotting is also decent

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

Airlines:

Northwest Airlines: Cancún [seasonal], Denver [begins June 7, 2007], Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, Orlando, San Francisco [seasonal], Seattle/Tacoma [seasonal], Tampa, Washington-Reagan

Northwest Airlink operated by Pinnacle Airlines: Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Hartford, Kansas City, Memphis, New York-LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, Washington-Reagan)

American Airlines: Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth

AmericanConnection operated by Trans States Airlines: St. Louis

American Eagle: Chicago-O'Hare, Miami

Delta Air Lines: Atlanta

Delta Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, New York-JFK

Delta Connection operated by Comair: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, New York-JFK

Delta Connection operated by Shuttle America: Atlanta

AirTran Airways: Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale [seasonal], Fort Myers, Los Angeles, Miami [seasonal], Orlando, San Francisco [seasonal], Sarasota [seasonal], Tampa, West Palm Beach [seasonal]

Continental Airlines: Houston-Intercontinental, Newark

Continental Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines: Houston-Intercontinental

Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines: Cleveland, Houston-Intercontinental, Newark

Frontier Airlines: Cancún, Denver

Frontier Airlines operated by Republic Airlines: Denver

Midwest Connect operated by Skyway Airlines: Milwaukee

Southwest Airlines: Baltimore/Washington, Chicago-Midway, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa

Air Canada Jazz: Toronto-Pearson

United Airlines: Chicago-O'Hare, Denver

United Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines:Chicago-O'Hare, Washington-Dulles

United Express operated by Shuttle America: Denver, Chicago-O'Hare, Washington-Dulles

United Express operated by SkyWest: Chicago-O'Hare, Denver

US Airways Gates: Charlotte, Washington-Reagan

US Airways operated by America West Airlines: Phoenix

US Airways Express operated by Air Wisconsin: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington-Reagan

US Airways Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines: Boston, New York-LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Washington-Reagan

US Airways Express operated by Mesa Airlines: Charlotte

US Airways Express operated by Piedmont Airlines: Pittsburgh

US Airways Express operated by PSA Airlines: Charlotte

US Airways Express operated by Republic Airlines: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

==Facilities and Transportation==

The airport has a four concourse terminal and a total of 36 gates. At the moment, a new midfield horse-shaped terminal is being constructed that will have a total of 40 gates with three dedicated to international traffic.

==Links==
*[http://indairport.org/ IND Airport] Community Site

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:18:42Z

Nwafan20: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

The observation deck at the Smith is officially closed, no more official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

When spotting out on Wick Road in the large field, do NOT stray towards the building (closer to the hotels), this is an FAA building and they aren't very happy about spotters near the building. They tend to leave you alone in the field though.

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Sprit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free. The buses will read "Terminal-Westin-Terminal" and are your typical hotel-type buses.
Transportation to the Green lot and other remote parking lots is provided via 15 passenger vans. The vans will show the lots they can take you to/from.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:16:18Z

Nwafan20: /* Locations to Avoid */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

The observation deck at the Smith is officially closed, no more official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

When spotting out on Wick Road in the large field, do NOT stray towards the building (closer to the hotels), this is an FAA building and they aren't very happy about spotters near the building. They tend to leave you alone in the field though.

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Sprit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:14:43Z

Nwafan20: /* Official Spotting Locations */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

The observation deck at the Smith is officially closed, no more official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Sprit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:13:48Z

Nwafan20: /* Other Spotting Locations */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Sprit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:11:55Z

Nwafan20: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use no zoom at all for larger planes, or some zoom for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Sprit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2007-01-22T22:08:30Z

Nwafan20: /* Links */

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{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

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Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use no zoom at all for larger planes, or some zoom for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

==Links==

*[http://detroitspotters.forumer.com/ Detroit Spotters] forum

Detroit Metro Airport

2006-11-15T00:36:22Z

Nwafan20:

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

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location=Romulus, Michigan|
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mapsource=Google Maps|
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Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

--Recently made, a message board devoted to spotting at DTW, plan trips with fellow spotters, or just discuss aviation in general: http://detroitspotters.spreebb.com/index.php? --

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use no zoom at all for larger planes, or some zoom for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

Detroit Metro Airport

2006-08-28T19:21:14Z

Nwafan20: /* Other Spotting Locations */

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

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Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparantly that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use no zoom at all for larger planes, or some zoom for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.

Detroit Metro Airport

2006-08-15T22:17:39Z

Nwafan20:

[[Category:Michigan]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Michigan}}

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=135.0 West and 118.4 for East|
atcground=121.8|
atcclearance=120.65|
atcapproach=|
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Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wane County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of acrft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.
==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free.