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Manchester Airport |
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The Manchester Airport started its operation in the year 1927, with the monetary incentive of $15,000 provided by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. During the year 1933, the Manchester Airport witnessed the onset of the first passenger terminal. In addition, the infrastructural changes were seen mostly during the World War II. After the war ceased, the name of Manchester Airport got transformed into Grenier Field . However, soon the military troops were removed from this airbase, leaving it for expansion as a public airport.
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Soon after this historical event, this airport regained its earlier name. The yesteryears saw airlines such as Northeast Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and US Airways operating from this airport of Manchester . Since 1900s the Manchester Airport witnessed a tremendous growth, making it the fourth largest airport in the New England region. To draw attention of more passengers, the name of this airport was again changed to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport . This public airport is located 5 kms away from the central part of Manchester ; precisely in between the border of Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties . Today, it works under the operator, City of Manchester .
The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport of New Hampshire covers an area of 1,500 acres in all and encompasses two runways. Numerous numbers of domestic as well as international airlines operate from this airport. Some of the names of the airlines are as follows: Air Canada , Northwest Airlines, US Airways, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines.
The main locations served by the airlines, operating from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport are Chicago , Philadelphia , New York , Charlotte , Atlanta , Kentucky and so forth. Some major air cargo operators operate from this airport of Manchester as well. United Parcel Service, DHL and FedEx are the main companies. In addition, there are some special facilities catered to the travelers by the airport authorities.
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