Bob Hope Airport
This airport started out in 1928 as Angeles Mesa Drive Airport and had half-a-dozen different names before becoming Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in 2003. It was named in honor of the actor/comedian who had died earlier that year and who had kept his private jet at the airport.
Serving the greater Los Angeles area, including Glendale and the San Fernando Valley, the airport is actually closer to famous attractions such as Hollywood and Griffiths Park than Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
As small and personal as the other is big and sprawling, Bob Hope Airport is a great alternative for avoiding the congestion at the giant LAX; and with direct rail connections to downtown Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Diego, nothing could be more convenient. The only catch is that flights to Bob Hope Airport are only available from western US states and New York.
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Buffalo Niagara International
Located close to the Canadian border, roughly halfway between New York City and Toronto, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a convenient method of accessing one of North America's premier tourist attractions, the Niagara Falls.
The biggest waterfalls in North America has drawn sightseers and honeymooners for decades – as attested to by the five million passengers passing through the gates of Buffalo Niagara International Airport each year. The airport is smaller by far than the behemoths found in Toronto and New York City, but is also more basic – so passengers trade shorter queues and cheaper flights for bells and whistles such as good quality restaurants and shops.
Flights to Buffalo Niagara Airport come in from cities across North America, including New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Washington DC, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Orlando and Philadelphia.
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Charlotte/Douglas International
An astonishingly busy hub, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) provides connections to more than 155 US and international destinations. A modern, safe, convenient place to transit through, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport earns rave reviews from all travelers who pass through its gates.
Located just 8 miles (11km) from the city center, there are plenty of easy transportation options available to travelers looking to get from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport into town.
Flights to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport are provided by a plethora of airlines (most of them American), and it is currently US Airways' most important hub. The airport's geographical location makes it an obvious layover choice for those looking to travel within the United States; this is confirmed by the fact that last year, Charlotte-Douglas Airport was the 25th busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
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Chicago Midway
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is developing into an important hub for domestic air travel in the United States. In 2010, more than 17 million passengers passed through its gates, gaining connections to hundreds of American and international destinations.
Flights to Chicago Midway International Airport are mainly provided by Dallas-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines, offering cheap flights to a host of American and Canadian destinations. Most other airlines fly into Chicago’s other major airport, O’Hare.
There's quite a lot to see and do in Chicago Midway, including a lovely central area known as Midway Boulevard. Full of shops, restaurants and cafes, Midway Boulevard is the perfect place to pull up a chair and people-watch.
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Chicago-O'Hare International
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's most significant transport hubs, offering connections to more cities than any other airport in the world. A mind-blowing 77 million passengers pass through the airport each year, yet its intelligent design, full range of facilities and amenities and highly professional staff ensure that transit experiences are routinely pleasant.
Flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport are offered by a massive variety of airlines, both American and international. It is one of the most common layover destinations, along with Washington Dulles and New York JFK, for international flights into the US.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has received the Global Traveler Award for Best Airport in North America ten years in a row.
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a surprisingly busy transport hub, providing transit to nearly eight million passengers each year, and offering convenient connections between 'middle America' and various coastal and southern destinations, including Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles and New York.
Flights to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are mainly provided by Delta Airlines, who offer 145-165 flights out of the airport every day. The airport is 13 miles (about 20km) from downtown Cincinnati and easily accessed.
An airport quite low on facilities and amenities (it's not the most entertaining airport you'll ever visit), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is nonetheless a convenient place to transit through, boasting minimal waiting times and easy transportation routes into downtown Cincinnati.
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Cleveland-Hopkins International
Ohio's largest airport – and the gateway to the Midwest for international visitors – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) sees about 9 million passengers annually. The airport is a major hub for low-cost carrier ExpressJet Airlines, offering connections to many North American destinations.
Flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are mainly intercontinental, with Chicago and Houston being the most popular destinations although there are also regular flights to Canada (Toronto) and Mexico (Cancun).
The airport is currently in the process of upgrading its facilities, amenities, and overall 'passenger experience', though what it can currently boast about is one of the easiest out-of-airport transport systems in the world.
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Colorado Springs Municipal
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is a jointly-owned civil and military hub, offering limited service to 13 American destinations. Colorado's second-busiest airport, it shares its site with Peterson Air Force Base.
Flights to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport are provided by US carriers only, and only between Colorado Springs and other major change-over destinations, such as Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Small and efficient, the airport provides a viable alternative to massive Denver International.
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Columbia Metropolitan
A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the 'Palmetto State' of South Carolina.
Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O'Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.
South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.
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