Historic Airport Terminal Maps

[abefroman329]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

[abefroman329]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, GSW, DWR) on there as well.

[kevinb1994]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

[hotdogPi]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

I eventually figured it out (which is why I deleted my post), but I had to Google "FWGSW airport" (FWGSW by itself wasn't enough) and then click "did you mean 'GSW airport'" at the top.

[kphoger]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

GSW

[froggie]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

Most people use the 3-letter airport identifier to identify airports (such as GSW in this case) as opposed to acronyms.  It's also standard parlance in the airline and meteorological industries.

As for the site, I find it interesting that they are lacking more recent changes.  For example, MSP has undergone two notable changes/expansions over the past 20 years (the result of the Minnesota Legislature deciding in 1996 to authorize expansion versus building a new airport elsewhere) but there are no maps showing the first of those expansions.

[US 89]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That’s one major airport we’ve never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

[kevinb1994]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

I eventually figured it out (which is why I deleted my post), but I had to Google "FWGSW airport" (FWGSW by itself wasn't enough) and then click "did you mean 'GSW airport'" at the top.

I was wondering WTF happened to your comment reply. I couldn't tell what the airport abbreviation was so I just winged it (pun intended).

[kevinb1994]

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

GSW

FWGSW

What? (Google returns nothing relevant.)

That's Fort Worth-Greater Southwest Intl.

Most people use the 3-letter airport identifier to identify airports (such as GSW in this case) as opposed to acronyms.  It's also standard parlance in the airline and meteorological industries.

As for the site, I find it interesting that they are lacking more recent changes.  For example, MSP has undergone two notable changes/expansions over the past 20 years (the result of the Minnesota Legislature deciding in 1996 to authorize expansion versus building a new airport elsewhere) but there are no maps showing the first of those expansions.

Thanks for the FYI, I had no idea what the airport abbreviation was so I just winged it (pun intended).

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

Well that sure sounds like airport preservation (except for the old south concourse, now Concourse G instead of A).

[US 89]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That’s one major airport we’ve never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

Well that sure sounds like airport preservation (except for the old south concourse, now Concourse G instead of A).

The reason for the B/F and A/G change is actually because they're building a whole new airport, which is set to open in about two years. It'll be a gradual phase-in, so the existing A and B concourses were renamed to avoid confusion with the A and B concourses currently under construction.

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

Well that sure sounds like airport preservation (except for the old south concourse, now Concourse G instead of A).

The reason for the B/F and A/G change is actually because they're building a whole new airport, which is set to open in about two years. It'll be a gradual phase-in, so the existing A and B concourses were renamed to avoid confusion with the A and B concourses currently under construction.

Do you know exactly where the new airport is being located? Thanks.

[abefroman329]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, GSW, DWR) on there as well.

Consider yourself fortunate.  It's great for connections, but a giant PITA for originating and departing traffic (I lived in north GA from 1993 to 2001 and my parents and brother lived there until 2011 (brother) and 2015 (parents).  It's a long trip from plane to baggage claim (usually via an underground people mover), and God help you if you're renting a car (another long walk from baggage claim to a second people mover that takes you to the consolidated rental car center).

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, GSW, DWR) on there as well.

Consider yourself fortunate.  It's great for connections, but a giant PITA for originating and departing traffic (I lived in north GA from 1993 to 2001 and my parents and brother lived there until 2011 (brother) and 2015 (parents).  It's a long trip from plane to baggage claim (usually via an underground people mover), and God help you if you're renting a car (another long walk from baggage claim to a second people mover that takes you to the consolidated rental car center).

Yeah that airport is obnoxiously huge and awkwardly laid-out. We've never really used it aside from the occasional/rare connection transfer flight.

[US 89]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

Well that sure sounds like airport preservation (except for the old south concourse, now Concourse G instead of A).

The reason for the B/F and A/G change is actually because they're building a whole new airport, which is set to open in about two years. It'll be a gradual phase-in, so the existing A and B concourses were renamed to avoid confusion with the A and B concourses currently under construction.

Do you know exactly where the new airport is being located? Thanks.

Maybe "new airport" was a little misleading -- it's going to be in almost the exact same place, but it'll be a brand new terminal, new concourses, and a new parking garage. You can make out where it'll be on the Google satellite view, just west of the current terminals.

[kevinb1994]

Oh, these are fascinating to me.  Particularly the map(s) of O'Hare during the Terminal 4 era.  I don't know why I find the temporary International Terminal so fascinating, maybe because of the complete lack of photos of it during that era.

http://www.departedflights.com/airports.html

Thanks for the share, I came upon this website just by doing a Google search for old airport terminal maps. What a find! They even have a 1964 map of our old airport (Imeson) here: www.departedflights.com/JAX64.html

You are welcome!  I also like the maps of 1990s-era ATL.

That's one major airport we've never really used. There are other 1964 historic airport terminal maps (LAX, SLC, LOU, FWGSW, DWR) on there as well.

Unlike many of the other maps from that time, almost everything on the 1964 SLC map is still standing. The terminal building is now Terminal 1, the north concourse still exists as the upper half of Concourse F (previously B), and about half of the south concourse is now Concourse G (previously A).

Well that sure sounds like airport preservation (except for the old south concourse, now Concourse G instead of A).

The reason for the B/F and A/G change is actually because they're building a whole new airport, which is set to open in about two years. It'll be a gradual phase-in, so the existing A and B concourses were renamed to avoid confusion with the A and B concourses currently under construction.

Do you know exactly where the new airport is being located? Thanks.

Maybe "new airport" was a little misleading -- it's going to be in almost the exact same place, but it'll be a brand new terminal, new concourses, and a new parking garage. You can make out where it'll be on the Google satellite view, just west of the current terminals.

That's awesome, thanks!