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Originally Posted by Will O' Wisp
The US has built a grand total of three new, primary category airports in the past 50 years: Kansas City International in 1972, DFW in 1973, and Denver International in 1995. "New" defined as starting from an empty greenfield, with no preexisting airport infrastructure. To get an idea of just how empty we're talking here's Denver International in 1991, halfway through construction.
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As you can see, not only did they have to build the terminals, but they had to build the runways, taxiways, fueling infrastructure, maintenance areas, etc.
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By this definition, Indianapolis International Airport was
almost completely rebuilt and opened in 2008. The new headhouse, terminal, roadways, parking structure, and maintenance facilities were placed around the existing runways. The old terminal and associated facilities remain standing, which you can see in the top right of this picture.
I'm all for saying LGA is undergoing a dramatic transformation, being rebuilt while still in use. Saying that is it the first all new airport in the United States is a bit of a stretch. It is keeping in the New York tradition...