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New York City's LaGuardia Airport opens.
LaGuardia Airport, New York City's third major airport, officially opens to the public.
LaGuardia Airport, designed to alleviate congestion at Newark and Midtown airports, began operations on December 2, 1939.
Located in the borough of Queens, it served as a key hub for northeastern domestic flights.
The airport was named after New York City's mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who championed its development.
Its opening featured modern facilities including multiple runways and a celebrated Art Deco terminal.
LaGuardia quickly became a vital gateway for business and leisure travelers visiting New York City.
Over the decades, the airport expanded its terminals and services to handle rising passenger volumes.
Today, it remains one of the busiest airports in the United States, symbolizing NYC's role in aviation history.
1939
LaGuardia Airport