Today marks the San Diego International Airport’s 83rd anniversary. In honor of the occasion, here are some interesting facts: The airport was dedicated on August 16, 1928, as Lindbergh Field, to honor famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. Another famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, participated in the grand dedication ceremony. San Diego’s then-mayor declared the Dedication Day a [...]
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In honor of Earth Day 2011 (April 22), SDIA today launched an online counter that tracks the number of California Least Tern nests in the airport’s protected Least Tern habitat. Visit the counter at: SDIA Least Tern Nest Counter The California Least Tern is a federally listed endangered seabird species that nests in protected areas [...]
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The Green Build is well under way at San Diego International Airport! I snapped this picture today that shows the construction site – and you can tell that the terminal expansion is certainly coming along. So exciting! Did you know that, in all, 5,000 tons of steel will go up to provide the structural framework [...]
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Have you checked out SDIA on Flickr yet? There are lots of cool photos there, including shots like this of the San Diego Children’s Choir performing for passengers on December 23. To get to SDIA on Flickr, just go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandiegointernationalairport
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