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Canadian-based comedian Russell Peters said in one of his shows, "I don't understand why they announce the name of the airline captain. It's not like passengers are going to say, "Oh no, not him!" or "Please let me out, I can't fly with him". Peters might just make some sense here.
But, it won't be so bad if we know little more about the airports around the world. Right? So, take this quiz to find out how well you know the airports?
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1. This IATA code – IAD -- indicates an important airport near which city?
a) Brisbane
b) Dubai
c) Washington, D.C
a) Brisbane
b) Dubai
c) Washington, D.C
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The correct answer is Washington, D.C
It is named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State under Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Dulles main terminal is a well-known landmark designed by Eero Saarinen.
The correct answer is Washington, D.C
It is named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State under Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Dulles main terminal is a well-known landmark designed by Eero Saarinen.
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It is named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State under Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Dulles main terminal is a well-known landmark designed by Eero Saarinen.
It is named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State under Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Dulles main terminal is a well-known landmark designed by Eero Saarinen.
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2. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is:
a) Manila
b) London
c) Seoul
a) Manila
b) London
c) Seoul
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The correct answer is Manila.
In 1793, The original airport that served Manila, the Manila International Air Terminal, was opened in July 1937 at Nielson Field.
The correct answer is Manila.
In 1793, The original airport that served Manila, the Manila International Air Terminal, was opened in July 1937 at Nielson Field.
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The original airport that served Manila, the Manila International Air Terminal, was opened in July 1937 at Nielson Field.
The original airport that served Manila, the Manila International Air Terminal, was opened in July 1937 at Nielson Field.
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3. Klagenfurt international airport is in which country?
a) Australia
b) Austria
c) Aruba
a) Australia
b) Austria
c) Aruba
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The correct answer is Austria.
In 1912, Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria. In World War I and II, the airport of Klagenfurt was operated as a military airfield, and indeed Klagenfurt Airport was founded in 1914 as a military airport.
The correct answer is Austria.
In 1912, Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria. In World War I and II, the airport of Klagenfurt was operated as a military airfield, and indeed Klagenfurt Airport was founded in 1914 as a military airport.
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Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria. In World War I and II, the airport of Klagenfurt was operated as a military airfield, and indeed Klagenfurt Airport was founded in 1914 as a military airport.
Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria. In World War I and II, the airport of Klagenfurt was operated as a military airfield, and indeed Klagenfurt Airport was founded in 1914 as a military airport.
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4. McCoy international airport is located in which US state?
a) Florida
b) California
c) Hawaii
a) Florida
b) California
c) Hawaii
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The correct answer is Florida.
Orlando International Airport is a major international airport located 6 mi (9.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Orlando. It is the second busiest airport in Florida, after Miami International Airport. It is the 13th busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
The correct answer is Florida.
Orlando International Airport is a major international airport located 6 mi (9.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Orlando. It is the second busiest airport in Florida, after Miami International Airport. It is the 13th busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
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Orlando International Airport is a major international airport located 6 mi (9.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Orlando. It is the second busiest airport in Florida, after Miami International Airport. It is the 13th busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
Orlando International Airport is a major international airport located 6 mi (9.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Orlando. It is the second busiest airport in Florida, after Miami International Airport. It is the 13th busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
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5. Which is the main airport in Germany?
a) Berlin
b) Hamburg
c) Frankfurt
a) Berlin
b) Hamburg
c) Frankfurt
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The correct answer is Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe. Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in 2011 was 56.4 million.
The correct answer is Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe. Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in 2011 was 56.4 million.
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Frankfurt Airport is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe. Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in 2011 was 56.4 million.
Frankfurt Airport is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe. Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in 2011 was 56.4 million.
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6. Which Indian state has the most international airports?
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
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The correct answer is Kerala.
Kerala has three international airports. They are location in Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut.
The correct answer is Kerala.
Kerala has three international airports. They are location in Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut.
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Kerala has three international airports. They are location in Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut.
Kerala has three international airports. They are location in Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut.
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7. Kolkata airport was named after...
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Mamata Banerjee
c) Chandrasekhar Azad
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Mamata Banerjee
c) Chandrasekhar Azad
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The correct answer is Subhas Chandra Bose.
The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in the honour of Subhas Chandra Bose. From April 2006 to March 2012, it was the fifth busiest airport in the country in terms of overall passenger traffic, and ninth busiest in terms of international passenger traffic.
The correct answer is Subhas Chandra Bose.
The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in the honour of Subhas Chandra Bose. From April 2006 to March 2012, it was the fifth busiest airport in the country in terms of overall passenger traffic, and ninth busiest in terms of international passenger traffic.
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The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in the honour of Subhas Chandra Bose. From April 2006 to March 2012, it was the fifth busiest airport in the country in terms of overall passenger traffic, and ninth busiest in terms of international passenger traffic.
The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in the honour of Subhas Chandra Bose. From April 2006 to March 2012, it was the fifth busiest airport in the country in terms of overall passenger traffic, and ninth busiest in terms of international passenger traffic.
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8. Which international airport is located on an artificial island in the middle of a Bay?
a) Pearson international Airport
b) Kansai International Airport
c) Ninoy Aquino international Airport
a) Pearson international Airport
b) Kansai International Airport
c) Ninoy Aquino international Airport
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The correct answer is Kansai International Airport.
Kansai International Airport is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. Kansai opened in 1994 to relieve overcrowding at Osaka International Airport, which is closer to the city of Osaka and now handles only domestic flights.
The correct answer is Kansai International Airport.
Kansai International Airport is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. Kansai opened in 1994 to relieve overcrowding at Osaka International Airport, which is closer to the city of Osaka and now handles only domestic flights.
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Kansai International Airport is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. Kansai opened in 1994 to relieve overcrowding at Osaka International Airport, which is closer to the city of Osaka and now handles only domestic flights.
Kansai International Airport is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. Kansai opened in 1994 to relieve overcrowding at Osaka International Airport, which is closer to the city of Osaka and now handles only domestic flights.
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9. Schipol Airport is in which city?
a) Amsterdam
b) New York
c) Perth
a) Amsterdam
b) New York
c) Perth
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The correct answer is Amsterdam.
The airport is the primary hub for KLM as well as for Arkefly, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Martinair and Transavia. The airport also serves as a European hub for Delta Air Lines and as a base for Vueling. Schiphol is considered to be an Airport City.
The correct answer is Amsterdam.
The airport is the primary hub for KLM as well as for Arkefly, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Martinair and Transavia. The airport also serves as a European hub for Delta Air Lines and as a base for Vueling. Schiphol is considered to be an Airport City.
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The airport is the primary hub for KLM as well as for Arkefly, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Martinair and Transavia. The airport also serves as a European hub for Delta Air Lines and as a base for Vueling. Schiphol is considered to be an Airport City.
The airport is the primary hub for KLM as well as for Arkefly, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Martinair and Transavia. The airport also serves as a European hub for Delta Air Lines and as a base for Vueling. Schiphol is considered to be an Airport City.
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10. If you were at Charles De Gaulle airport, where are you?
a) Paris
b) New Zealand
c) Copenhagen
a) Paris
b) New Zealand
c) Copenhagen
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The correct answer is Paris
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centres, as well as France's largest airport.
The correct answer is Paris
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centres, as well as France's largest airport.
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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centres, as well as France's largest airport.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centres, as well as France's largest airport.
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11. Which is the largest airport in the world?
a) Changi International, Singapore
b) O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
c) King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
a) Changi International, Singapore
b) O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
c) King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
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The correct answer is King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh.
In terms of the overall size of the airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the largest.
The correct answer is King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh.
In terms of the overall size of the airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the largest.
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In terms of the overall size of the airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the largest.
In terms of the overall size of the airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the largest.
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12. Which airport has a dangerous approach through deep valleys?
a) Princess Juliana International Airport
b) Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
c) Courchevel France
a) Princess Juliana International Airport
b) Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
c) Courchevel France
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The correct answer is Courchevel France.
Courchevel Airport is a French airport that serves Courchevel, a ski area. The airport has a very short runway of only 525 metres (1,722ft) with gradient of 18.5 per cent.
The correct answer is Courchevel France.
Courchevel Airport is a French airport that serves Courchevel, a ski area. The airport has a very short runway of only 525 metres (1,722ft) with gradient of 18.5 per cent.
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Courchevel Airport is a French airport that serves Courchevel, a ski area. The airport has a very short runway of only 525 metres (1,722ft) with gradient of 18.5 per cent.
Courchevel Airport is a French airport that serves Courchevel, a ski area. The airport has a very short runway of only 525 metres (1,722ft) with gradient of 18.5 per cent.
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13. Which airport was earlier known as Palam International aiport?
a) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
b) Indira Gandhi International Airport
c) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
a) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
b) Indira Gandhi International Airport
c) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
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The correct answer is Indira Gandhi International Airport .
It is the busiest airport in India. With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and one of the most important aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers and aimed at handling more than 100 million passengers by 2030.
The correct answer is Indira Gandhi International Airport .
It is the busiest airport in India. With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and one of the most important aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers and aimed at handling more than 100 million passengers by 2030.
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It is the busiest airport in India. With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and one of the most important aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers and aimed at handling more than 100 million passengers by 2030.
It is the busiest airport in India. With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and one of the most important aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers and aimed at handling more than 100 million passengers by 2030.
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14. Which is the world's first airport?
a) Croydon Airport
b) Heathrow Airport
c) Denver International Airport
a) Croydon Airport
b) Heathrow Airport
c) Denver International Airport
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The correct answer is Croydon Airport .
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
The correct answer is Croydon Airport .
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
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The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
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15. In what country is the Osaka international airport?
a) China
b) Japan
c) Indonesia
a) China
b) Japan
c) Indonesia
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The correct answer is Japan.
Osaka-Itami International Airport is the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region of Japan, including the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It is classified as a first class airport.
The correct answer is Japan.
Osaka-Itami International Airport is the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region of Japan, including the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It is classified as a first class airport.
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Osaka-Itami International Airport is the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region of Japan, including the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It is classified as a first class airport.
Osaka-Itami International Airport is the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region of Japan, including the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It is classified as a first class airport.
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16. London has two major airports. Their names are Heathrow and Gatwick. What are their codes?
a) CDG and ORY
b) LHR and LGW
c) FRA and PEK
a) CDG and ORY
b) LHR and LGW
c) FRA and PEK
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The correct answer is LHR and LGW.
Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are two of the five international airports that are based in London. The airports differ in many respects. London Heathrow International Airport is bigger. Currently, it has five terminals and four runaways. The two runways are located in the east and west parts of the airport. On the other hand, London Gatwick International Airport has two terminals. They are named North and South Terminals. It has two runways but only one is used.
The correct answer is LHR and LGW.
Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are two of the five international airports that are based in London. The airports differ in many respects. London Heathrow International Airport is bigger. Currently, it has five terminals and four runaways. The two runways are located in the east and west parts of the airport. On the other hand, London Gatwick International Airport has two terminals. They are named North and South Terminals. It has two runways but only one is used.
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Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are two of the five international airports that are based in London. The airports differ in many respects. London Heathrow International Airport is bigger. Currently, it has five terminals and four runaways. The two runways are located in the east and west parts of the airport. On the other hand, London Gatwick International Airport has two terminals. They are named North and South Terminals. It has two runways but only one is used.
Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are two of the five international airports that are based in London. The airports differ in many respects. London Heathrow International Airport is bigger. Currently, it has five terminals and four runaways. The two runways are located in the east and west parts of the airport. On the other hand, London Gatwick International Airport has two terminals. They are named North and South Terminals. It has two runways but only one is used.
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17. The following airports, FCO, MXP, LIN are all in the same country. Name the country?
a) Australia
b) Italy
c) India
a) Australia
b) Italy
c) India
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The correct answer is Italy.
The three busiest Italian airports are Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino in Rome, Malpensa in Milan and Linate in Milan. Together these three airports move over 60 million passenger per year.
The correct answer is Italy.
The three busiest Italian airports are Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino in Rome, Malpensa in Milan and Linate in Milan. Together these three airports move over 60 million passenger per year.
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The three busiest Italian airports are Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino in Rome, Malpensa in Milan and Linate in Milan. Together these three airports move over 60 million passenger per year.
The three busiest Italian airports are Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino in Rome, Malpensa in Milan and Linate in Milan. Together these three airports move over 60 million passenger per year.
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18. What was the former name of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport?
a) Bombay International Airport
b) Santa Cruz Airport
c) Victoria Airport
a) Bombay International Airport
b) Santa Cruz Airport
c) Victoria Airport
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Wrong! The correct answer is Santa Cruz Airport.
The airport is South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and the second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic.
The airport is South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and the second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic.
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The airport is South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and the second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic.
The airport is South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and the second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic.
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19. Which is the world's busiest airport?
a) Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
b) Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
c) Beijing Capital International Airport
a) Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
b) Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
c) Beijing Capital International Airport
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The correct answer is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Hartsfield–Jackson held its ranking as the world's busiest airport in 2011, both in passengers and number of flights, by accommodating 92 million passengers (252,000 passengers daily) and 923,991 flights.
The correct answer is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Hartsfield–Jackson held its ranking as the world's busiest airport in 2011, both in passengers and number of flights, by accommodating 92 million passengers (252,000 passengers daily) and 923,991 flights.
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Hartsfield–Jackson held its ranking as the world's busiest airport in 2011, both in passengers and number of flights, by accommodating 92 million passengers (252,000 passengers daily) and 923,991 flights.
Hartsfield–Jackson held its ranking as the world's busiest airport in 2011, both in passengers and number of flights, by accommodating 92 million passengers (252,000 passengers daily) and 923,991 flights.
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20. Which New York airport was originally named Glenn H. Curtiss Airport?
a) LaGuardia
b) Newark
c) John F Kennedy
a) LaGuardia
b) Newark
c) John F Kennedy
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Wrong! The correct answer is LaGuardia.
LaGuardia is the busiest airport in the United States without any non-stop service to and from Europe. In 2011, the airport handled just under 25.0 million passengers; JFK handled 47.4 million and Newark handled 33.9 million, making for a total of approximately 105 million travellers using New York airports.
LaGuardia is the busiest airport in the United States without any non-stop service to and from Europe. In 2011, the airport handled just under 25.0 million passengers; JFK handled 47.4 million and Newark handled 33.9 million, making for a total of approximately 105 million travellers using New York airports.
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LaGuardia is the busiest airport in the United States without any non-stop service to and from Europe. In 2011, the airport handled just under 25.0 million passengers; JFK handled 47.4 million and Newark handled 33.9 million, making for a total of approximately 105 million travellers using New York airports.
LaGuardia is the busiest airport in the United States without any non-stop service to and from Europe. In 2011, the airport handled just under 25.0 million passengers; JFK handled 47.4 million and Newark handled 33.9 million, making for a total of approximately 105 million travellers using New York airports.
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