Floyd Bennett Field, Historic airfield in New York City
Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal airport, later transformed into a public park.
Named after the famous aviator Floyd Bennett, the field opened in 1931 and played a significant role in early aviation history.
The site is now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, serving recreational purposes for visitors.
It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and model airplane flying.
Hosted significant historical flights, including Howard Hughes' around-the-world record flight.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 1928
Official opening: May 23, 1931
Website: nps.gov/gate/learn/historyculture/floyd-bennett-field.htm
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