Fun facts about O'Hare International Airport
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O'Hare was originally a manufacturing plant for Douglas C-54 Skymasters during World War II.
O'Hare International Airport
United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres.
From the “History” section
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O'Hare is the first major airport to build an apiary on its property, hosting up to 75 hives and a million bees.
O'Hare International Airport
United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres.
From the “Facilities” section
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O'Hare has the most runways of any civilian airport in the world, totaling eight.
O'Hare International Airport
United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres.
From the “Facilities” section
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Photo: NASA Johnson Space Center · Public Domain
The first scheduled jet at O'Hare was an American 707 from New York to Chicago to San Francisco on March 22, 1959.
O'Hare International Airport
United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres.
From the “History” section
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Photo: NASA Johnson Space Center · Public Domain
Scenes from 'Home Alone' were filmed at O'Hare, requiring several days of shooting with extensive coordination of extras.
O'Hare International Airport
United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres.
From the “In popular culture” section
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