Norfolk International Airport, International airport in Norfolk, Virginia, US
Norfolk International Airport is an international airport in Norfolk, Virginia that handles over 4.5 million passengers each year. The facility includes two passenger concourses with multiple gates and areas for baggage handling and security screening.
Operations began in 1938 on a former golf course that was converted for air travel. From 1942 to 1947, the facility served as a military base during World War II.
The name comes from the city that was named after Norfolk in England. Travelers from the region use it mainly for business trips along the East Coast and private vacations.
The site is located roughly 7 miles northeast of downtown Norfolk and is accessible via major roadways. Several large airlines offer direct connections to cities across the United States.
The control tower reaches a height of about 134 feet (41 m) and coordinates around 1,100 aircraft movements daily. Radar systems track planes across the regional airspace.
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