8 OLDEST AIRPORT IN THE WORLD
8 OLDEST AIRPORT IN THE WORLD Introduction Europe and the US are home to most of the world’s 8 oldest airports. The world’s 8 oldest airports still in operation. 1. College Park Airport, Maryland, USA. College Park Airport was founded in 1909 by the Wright brothers, the inventors of airplanes, themselves. The Wright brothers used humble College Park Airport to test the aircraft they were developing, including for the United States military. The airport was the site of many important firsts in the history of aviation, including the first military aviation school, the first mile-high flight, and more. Commercial flights don’t fly into College Park Airport (It’s too small for that.) but it is still a functional airport for private flights. However, pilots have to pass a background check due to its proximity to the capital. 2. Shoreham Airport, UK Hugh TrainerShoreham Memorial at Shoreham Airport Shoreham Airport was founded in 1910, although the first flights didn’t begin un