Synopsis

This history of international airports examines several key examples to illuminate the evolution of their construction and operation. Our journey begins with Miami's Dinner Key, and proceeds through New York City’s LaGuardia and JFK, London’s Gatwick, Dulles near Washington, D.C., Los Angeles’ LAX, Denver International, Japan’s Kansai, and Korea’s new Inchon. It all started on a simple farmer’s field beside a tranquil shore—and the future may well see these hubs extend into platforms for interpl