"Good Luck" at DTW!
This airport has a special place in my heart. I grew up extremely fortunate to be part of the airline industry and have spent considerable time in airports around the world. However, Detroit Metropolitian Airport is my home. Please enjoy a tidbit of history on this highly traveled international facility.
DTW MCNAMARA TERMINAL: SIMPLE, STRAIGHTFORWARD, STREAMLINED
The Midfield Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) opened to the public in February 2002. It was named after Edward H. McNamara, former mayor of Livonia, Michigan who went on to be elected Wayne County Executive. Mr. McNamara was a consummate economic developer. As the mayor of Livonia, he aggressively sought new industrial and manufacturing facilities for the city. He continued this mission as Wayne County Executive. He fought hard and long to secure the required federal funding for the new $1.2 billion terminal.
The McNamara Terminal also features two architectural highlights. One is the water feature, which serves as a “center stage” focal point at the midpoint of Concourse A where it meets the central link. It features the use of choreographed laminar steams to create a kinetic display that can vary from tranquil and contemplative to playful and energetic. The other architectural highlight of the terminal is the passenger tunnel that connects Concourse A to Concourses B and C. The one-of-a-kind, 800-foot passenger tunnel creates an ever-changing, mood enhancing sound and light environment. Comprised of sculpted art glass panels, advanced lighting technology and computer-programmed synchronization of custom music and light, the tunnel gives passengers who pass through it the impression that they are not underground but “in another world.”
- Article by Joe Neussendorfer, Aff.M.ASCE, ESD
You will be able to log this Virtual Cache one of two ways:
To log this Virtual Cache OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT, you can travel to this super-secret "Plane-Watching" location. I'd like a photo with yourself or something like a thumbs up, a travel bug or anything else with an airborne airplane in the background - proving you were there! Make it fun!
Please head to the following coordinates
N42° 14' 16.8534 W83° 21' 42.4584
To log this virtual cache from INSIDE THE AIRPORT, you will need to be a traveling customer. It is located on the secure side of the TSA sreening checkpoint.
You will need to find the bust (statue) of Mr. Edward H. McNamara and take a photo of yourself or something showing you were physically here.
"Legend says that air travelers who rub the head of Edward H. McNamara’s bust located inside DTW McNamara terminal will have a safe flight"
Give it a try!
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.