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What was the original name of JFK Airport when it first opened?
What was the original name of JFK Airport when it first opened?
- Kennedy International Airport
- New York International Airport (correct)
- New York City Airport
- La Guardia Airport
What was the primary reason for constructing JFK Airport?
What was the primary reason for constructing JFK Airport?
- To serve as a military base during World War II
- To replace La Guardia Airport due to increased air traffic and size constraints (correct)
- To handle international flights exclusively
- To accommodate larger airplanes
Why are the terminals at JFK Airport uniquely designed?
Why are the terminals at JFK Airport uniquely designed?
- Each terminal was designed by a different country.
- Each terminal has a specific purpose for different airlines.
- The terminals were built in different eras.
- The major airlines using the airport designed their respective terminals. (correct)
Approximately how many passengers travel through JFK Airport each year?
Approximately how many passengers travel through JFK Airport each year?
When did the construction of the current structure of Astana International Airport begin?
When did the construction of the current structure of Astana International Airport begin?
Who designed the new passenger terminal that opened in 2005 at Astana International Airport?
Who designed the new passenger terminal that opened in 2005 at Astana International Airport?
In what year did the first passenger flight depart from New York International Airport?
In what year did the first passenger flight depart from New York International Airport?
What is a notable architectural feature of Astana International Airport?
What is a notable architectural feature of Astana International Airport?
What event led to the renaming of New York International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
What event led to the renaming of New York International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
When was a new terminal opened at Astana International Airport for EXPO Kazakhstan?
When was a new terminal opened at Astana International Airport for EXPO Kazakhstan?
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JFK Airport
JFK Airport
New York City airport, originally named New York International Airport.
1943
1943
The year construction started for New York International Airport (now JFK).
1948
1948
The year the first passenger flight left New York International Airport.
Astana
Astana
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1997
1997
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2005
2005
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Study Notes
- New York City is a popular destination
- Many visitors arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport)
- Construction commenced in 1943 because La Guardia Airport was too small
- Major airlines designed the unique terminals
- The first passenger flight departed in July 1948
- The original name was New York International Airport
- It was renamed in December 1963 after President John F. Kennedy's assassination
- Over 53 million passengers travel through JFK Airport annually
Astana International Airport
- Astana boasts modern architecture and open boulevards
- Many tourists arrive via Astana International Airport
- An airport existed in Astana since 1931
- Construction of the current structure began in 1997
- The new passenger terminal, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, opened in 2005
- Almost four million passengers pass through the airport each year
- A new terminal opened in June 2017 for EXPO Kazakhstan
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