Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which calls itself ‘America’s Friendliest Airport,’ was surely the funnest airport to be at this week during an anniversary party commemorating the purchase of the rural airport in 1935. 90 years ago, ‘Sky Harbor’ was nicknamed ‘The Farm’ time because of its location. And back then, the purchase price […]
Thirty years ago, on February 28, 1995, the future staff of StuckatTheAirport.com was having a hard time leaving Denver’s Stapleton International Airport. It wasn’t that we loved that airport so much. It was because operations were switching over from Stapleton to the brand new Denver International Airport (DEN) facilities, 19 miles down the road. And, […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and plans to keep the party going all year long with in-terminal events, music, entertainment, community partnerships, artwork, and other activities. As part of the anniversary kick-off, the Port of Seattle is sharing photos from the airport’s history. Here are a few of our […]
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.
The team that produces “Love Field Stories,” the official podcast of Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), was kind enough to include me as a guest for two upcoming episodes. The two-parter delves into the unique history of the airport and highlights some of the wonderful art that can be spotted in and around the terminal. […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which calls itself ‘America’s Friendliest Airport,’ was surely the funnest airport to be at this week during an anniversary party commemorating the purchase of the rural airport in 1935. 90 years ago, ‘Sky Harbor’ was nicknamed ‘The Farm’ time because of its location. And back then, the purchase price […]
Thirty years ago, on February 28, 1995, the future staff of StuckatTheAirport.com was having a hard time leaving Denver’s Stapleton International Airport. It wasn’t that we loved that airport so much. It was because operations were switching over from Stapleton to the brand new Denver International Airport (DEN) facilities, 19 miles down the road. And, […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and plans to keep the party going all year long with in-terminal events, music, entertainment, community partnerships, artwork, and other activities. As part of the anniversary kick-off, the Port of Seattle is sharing photos from the airport’s history. Here are a few of our […]
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.
The team that produces “Love Field Stories,” the official podcast of Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), was kind enough to include me as a guest for two upcoming episodes. The two-parter delves into the unique history of the airport and highlights some of the wonderful art that can be spotted in and around the terminal. […]
The history department here at StuckatTheAirport.com is a big fan of anything having to do with the history of airports. Airport libraries? We’ve read up that. Moving walkways at airports? We’ve researched that too. And we’re always glad to learn more about airport history over on the AirportHistory.org site. The team there recently posted their […]
GSP Airport Debuts a History Museum South Carolina’s Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrated its Dedication Day on November 4, 1962. Fifty-nine years later, the airport unveiled its History Museum, detailing decades of serving the community. The 350 square foot History Museum is near the Escape Lounge in GSP’s Grand Hall and is accessible to departing […]
The “5 Things We Love About…” series on StuckatTheAirport.com celebrates features and amenities at airports around the country and the world. Today we’re landing at California’s Long Beach Airport. Founded in 1923 it is the oldest municipally owned airport in California. Keep in mind that some amenities we list here may not currently be available […]
Two airports celebrate dedication anniversaries this week: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 70 years ago, on June 24, 1950, President Harry S. Truman officially dedicated Friendship International Airport, which is now known as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. 11 years later, then-Vice President Lynden B. Johnson was on […]