When was O'Hare International Airport opened?
Posted on Aug 23, 2025 / Travel
O'Hare International Airport officially opened in 1944 as Orchard Field Airport and was later renamed O'Hare in honor of World War II flying ace Edward "Butch" O'Hare. The airport originally served as a manufacturing site for Douglas C-54 military transport planes before transitioning to commercial aviation. Since its opening, O'Hare has expanded multiple times to accommodate growing passenger traffic and cargo operations. Today, it features numerous terminals, concourses, and modern facilities to support millions of travelers annually.
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