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Airports

Parco Idroscalo

An artificial lake that opened in 1930 as a seaplane airport, now a park for aquatic activities.

Lo Fu Ngam, Hong Kong

Checkerboard Hill

This restored landmark once guided airliners into Kai Tak, Hong Kong's infamously dangerous former airport.

Interimaginary Departures

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

A snowy owl in an urban environment

Why Are There Snowy Owls at Logan Airport?

This Boston airport is a surprisingly ideal home for these majestic Arctic creatures.

The Podcast Team October 8, 2025

Denver, Colorado

‘Notre Denver’

A pair of gargoyles peer into unsuspecting passengers at Denver’s conspiracy-packed airport.

Marana, Arizona

Pinal Airpark

Commercial aircraft storage facility, where you can see a TWA 747.

A long layover doesn't have to be a drag.

Dear Atlas: How Can I Turn My Airport Layover Into an Adventure?

Make the most of your travel time.

Danielle Hallock April 1, 2025

Lytham, England

Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

Maine Troop Greeters Museum

Inside the Bangor International Airport is a collection of military challenge coins.

Karl Stoltzfus decided to track down Eisenhower’s original Air Force One after happening upon a local news story about the neglected aircraft on a layover at Tucson International Airport.

One Man’s Quest to Restore the First-Ever Air Force One

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s plane is starting to look like itself again.

Eric J. Wallace August 1, 2024

The Crooked House pub in Staffordshire, photographed in April 2023. A brick-built public house. The building was severely affected by subsidence.

Wonder Is Everywhere: Return of the Crooked House, World's Oldest Bread, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White March 15, 2024

Podcast: What Happens to the Food You Try to Sneak Into the Airport?

We go inside one of the busiest airports in the world with a simple question.

The Podcast Team March 4, 2024

Chicago, Illinois

Meigs Field Tower and Terminal

The last remnants of a lakeside airport that was bulldozed overnight by the mayor of Chicago.

There's a lot about air travel we just don't think about. For instance, why are the seat belts like this?

9 Surprising Stories About Air Travel (In Case You're Delayed)

Why are airplane seat belts so weird? And how many words can you make from airport codes?

April White December 15, 2023

Orlando, Florida

'The Traveler'

If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.

Palm Springs, California

Sonny Bono Statue

A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.

Incheon, South Korea

Gentle Monster

A pair of oily black spiders lurk inside South Korea's largest airport.

Houston Airport Subway

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.