What was the first London airport?

London Croydon Airport was Britain’s first major international airport. It played a major role in the development of global air travel after World War One and has a significant place in early 20th century British history.

What was London’s main airport before Heathrow?

Croydon Aerodrome
Heathrow Airport officially opened for commercial air travel on 31 May 1946. Initially, it was rather prosaically named London Airport, only officially becoming Heathrow sometime later. London Airport took over the role of London’s main airport from Croydon Aerodrome, which had operated in that capacity since 1920.

Where was the first UK airport?

Hounslow Heath Aerodrome, the world’s first airport, closed its runways and was replaced not too long after opening by the Croydon Airport in March 1920. It was in the London borough of Hounslow, and in 1919 the first scheduled daily international commercial air services flew to and from there.

Where was the old London airport?

Croydon
Located in Croydon, Surrey, England, it opened in 1920, built in a Neoclassical style, and was developed as Britain’s main airport, handling more cargo, mail, and passengers than any other UK airport at the time….

Croydon Airport
Location	Croydon
Opened	1920
Closed	1959
Hub for	British European Airways

Where was London Airport in the 1950s?

Located in Croydon, Surrey, England, it opened in 1920, built in a Neoclassical style, and was developed as Britain’s main airport, handling more cargo, mail, and passengers than any other UK airport at the time….

Croydon Airport
Location	Croydon
Opened	1920
Closed	1959
Hub for	British European Airways

When was London airport built?

London City Airport
Operator	London City Airport Ltd.
Serves	Greater London and Kent
Location	Newham, London
Opened	26 October 1987

What is the oldest international airport?

Established in 1911, Hamburg is the oldest international airport in the world that still operates today.