Detroit Jet Blast Deflector

JBD for Expansion at Detroit Metro Airport

Project Details

Location: Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit, USA
Project: North Terminal Gate and Apron Expansion
Contractor: Nationwide Construction
Owner: Wayne County Airport Authority
Challenges:
  • Challenging site geometry
  • Tight conformance to applicable regulations

An expansion project at DTW required a curved deflector with obstruction lights. This deflector is suitable for up to ADG IV (Code D) aircraft and protects a fuel area from dangerous jet blast.

Article_0012_DTW Oct 2013

Read more about the Detroit project in the feature done by Airports Improvement.

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