We gathered up some of the factoids airports, the FAA, NASA, and others shared for National Trivia Day, January 4.
Test your knowledge. Learn some factoids. And let us know what we missed.
Happy national trivia day! Did you know that the IND solar field is one of the largest on any airport property? It can power 3,675 average American homes per year. 🔌 🏠 #NationalTriviaDay
— Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (@INDairport) January 4, 2023
📷 @melissagmorris pic.twitter.com/x6JaTq0Uo0
And the answers are…
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) January 4, 2023
15
16,000 ft
215
We've contacted our first-in-line winner. Great job, #AVGeeks! https://t.co/x029T0EjtM
Happy #NationalTriviaDay
— Houston Bush Airport (@iah) January 4, 2023
Did you know Bush Intercontinental Airport opened on June 8th, 1969?
That was just a few weeks before the first moon landing on July 20th, 1969! pic.twitter.com/STLVCPebYP
Happy #NationalTriviaDay
— Hobby Airport (@HobbyAirport) January 4, 2023
Did you know that in 1967 the airport was named William P. Hobby? pic.twitter.com/f5vtF5a70r
Today is #NationalTriviaDay!
— South Bend Airport (@SBNairport) January 4, 2023
This picture, that hangs on display in our Atrium, shows the then-named St. Joseph County Airport.
What year was this photo taken? 🤔
Reply below! ✈️ pic.twitter.com/TNmsxntRq1
It's #NationalTriviaDay– here's something to get your day started. Did you know that according to @cirium data for 2022, #PHLAirport was the world’s fifth-best airport for planes leaving on time? Check out the report here: https://t.co/RHItobANiS pic.twitter.com/EpsuKLzfoL
— PHLAirport (@PHLAirport) January 4, 2023
It's #NationalTriviaDay! Can you guess how many tons of plastic, aluminum & cardboard LAS recycles each year?♻️
— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) January 5, 2023
To learn more about #sustainability efforts at Harry Reid Airport visit: https://t.co/CgFx0NjVsM.
As it’s #NationalTriviaDay, can you guess which #airport this postcard features (hint: it’s Terminal B and in South America)? #triviaday #Braniff International #avgeek #Aviation #AviationNation #AirplaneSpotting #planelove #wednesdaythoughts pic.twitter.com/us9C6GpcsO
— Braniff International (@BraniffIntl) January 5, 2023
It's #NationalTriviaDay! Fun fact: Low gravity on the @Space_Station can affect the shape of astronauts' eyes. @NASA’s Human Research Program is studying this condition, known as SANS. Learn more: https://t.co/OgHs1oDh4V pic.twitter.com/ebcIGG9SSZ
— NASA's Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) January 4, 2023
Happy #NationalTriviaDay! Get ready to test your air travel & aviation knowledge. What was the busiest travel holiday in 2022? Learn more at https://t.co/lx48YcBln4.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 4, 2023
Think you know your facts? What is the number of average daily flights handled by the FAA? Learn more at https://t.co/GwSs1aDw7o. #NationalTriviaDay
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 4, 2023
Let's try another one. What is the second busiest airport in the US? #NationalTriviaDay @fly2ohare @DTWeetin @JFKairport
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 4, 2023
Last one! Who was the first female American aviator? Interested in learning more? Read about the pioneers of aviation at https://t.co/p4rN6kbluv. #NationalTriviaDay
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 4, 2023
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