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Newsroom
June 5, 2009
The Houston Airport System is celebrating the 40th anniversary of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with a look back in time at the humble beginnings of one of the largest gateways of the world. Monday, June 8, will be exactly 40 years from the time Bush Intercontinental had its opening day. A VIP ceremony with airport representatives, congressional leaders, dignitaries, and Captain A.J. High, who was the pilot who flew the first flight at IAH, will kick the historic day off. Volunteers and airport employees will turn the clock back by wearing some of the styles of the late 1960’s. Media, passengers, VIPs and the community are all invited to IAH’s Terminal A to take a peek at how the airport has grown in the past 40 years.
WHO: Houston Airport System
WHAT: IAH 40th Celebration
WHEN: Monday, June 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Bush Intercontinental Airport, (Terminal A Lobby- Ticketing Area)
WHY: Many concessionaires will participate in the celebration with specials and discounts. We’ll also
give away 40th anniversary items to lucky passengers and debut our historic video featuring
former President George H.W. Bush. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, June 7 with the
interim director of the Houston Airport System, Eric Potts throwing out the first pitch at the Astros
game at 1:05 p.m. at Minute Maid Park.
For more information or photographs please contact the media hotline at (281) 233-1234.
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The Houston Airport System (HAS) served more than 50 million passengers in 2008, ranking as the 4th largest multi-airport system in the U.S. and the 6th largest airport in the world. Houston's three airports contribute more than $24 billion to the regional economy and are responsible for the employment of 151,000 people. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is the 8th busiest airport in the nation. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) together have served the Texas Gulf Coast region for more than 150 years. For more information, visit fly2houston.com and watch "Houston Airports Today" every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on KTBU My Channel 55.
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