Today in History

December 2 , 1938

La Guardia Airport Opens

New York City's La Guardia Airport opened on this day in 1938. Celebrating its 78th birthday today, La Guardia is located in Queens County on Long Island in the the City of New York. Originally named Glenn H. Curtiss Airport, the airfield was re-named after Fiorello H. La Guardia, a former mayor of New York City who presided over the airport's construction. It's central location and proximity to the city center make La Guardia a favorite hub for many travelers. La Guardia is the smallest of the city's three primary airports behind JFK and Newark's Liberty International.


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