Airforce One landed at Detroit Metropolitan Airport and at about 9:46 a.m. was taxiing toward five helicopters. About 60 members of the public are waiting on the tarmac.

"I'm anxious to see Obama," said Asher Shelton, one of the people waiting outside. "I admire him as the first African American president."

When Obama arrived, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow met him at the bottom of the stairs as he exited Airforce One. Obama shook their hands and then walked to Marine One, waving the crowd.

At about 10:00 a.m., Obama left in Marine One.

Agnes Njoh of Oak Park said she's proud of Obama's accomplishments and just came to get a glimpse of him. "I think he's so not given enough credit for all he has done."

Njoh said that while Obama's appearance at the airport was "short but sweet" -- she was holding out hope that he would shake hands with members of the crowd -- she said, "we understand he's a busy, busy guy."