LaGuardia airport is one of the most underrated airports in the world. This airport named after the beloved New York mayor, Fiorello H LaGuardia. This airport is not much fashionable and exciting, like other airports. New York government recently declared to develop and add few facilities to LaGuardia airport. Though it’s a third busiest airport in New York City, there are hardly any stores and massage centers. But the secrets related to this airport are most interesting, and you’ll surely love hearing it. In this article, we’ll mention the unrevealed mysteries of this airport.
Planes At LaGuardia Airport Use To Land On Sea
You’ll be shocked to know that LaGuardia Air was initially not having land runways. In 1939, Marine Air Terminal was built, which was the only American airport located in New York City. Seaplanes like Yankee Clipper featuring two floors cabins, dining rooms, and private rooms use to land on LaGuardia airport. Yankee Clipper was also a part of World War II. Traveling in this seaplane was super expensive due to its luxurious services. Later, during World War II, this marine terminal was destroyed by neighboring countries.
This Airport Features An Old Man-Made Mountain
Ingraham’s mountain is also a part of this airport and located in the parking lot. This human-made mountain is at the west of LaGuardia airport. Built-in the year 1936, it is one of the highest peaks in that area. The material used to construct this mountain was the remains of the Lincoln Tunnel. The height of this mountain is 86 feet, which is similar to an 8-floor building. A few years ago, this mountain was flattened to 30 feet to develop a parking lot for the airport staff members. This human-made mountain located at the right of the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. Above all, a part of this human-made mountain also lies on the actual peninsula of Bowery Bay.
This Airport Housed The First Helicopter Airline
New York Airways established in the year 1949 as a cargo and mail carrier. But in the next few years, it also started short flights for the passengers. Due to which, New York Airways became the first helicopter airline in the United States. It was a highly popular airline, and citizens were also enjoying its benefits. This airline helped the citizens to get rid of the congested streets and subways. According to the resources, New York Airways use to charge $4.50 to transfer passengers from LaGuardia to JFK Airport (Idlewild airport) within 10 minutes. It was one of the cheapest ways to travel within the city hassle-free.
After a few years, New York Airways started providing its services in the nearby 24 airports. But, unfortunately, one of the helicopters was crashed on the helipad of Pan Am Building. Due to which, New York Airways faced huge losses and later stopped its operation in the year 1977.
