Facts
World-Records
Oldest Continuously Operating Airport
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1909
year established
College Park Airport in Maryland has been in continuous operation since 1909, making it the world's oldest airport.
Explanation
The Wright brothers used College Park as a training field for military officers learning to fly the Army's first airplane. The airport has remained active ever since, now serving general aviation. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes the College Park Aviation Museum documenting its remarkable history.
Source: College Park Aviation Museum / FAA