Cook County Airport

Did you know that in 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing 1 olive from each salad served in first class?

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016. Guests are still welcome to fly in though!

In 1940... McGee Airways pioneers the transportation of fresh meat and milk tothe Alaskan interior. (AYY)

In 1911... Pierre Prier makes the first non-stop passenger flight, traveling fromLondon to Paris. (AYY)

In 1922 the first Corps Observation Group, under the command of Col.William Mitchell, makes its first patrol, led by Maj. Ralph Royce, and thus becomes the first American squadron to go into action in Europe. (F&F)