Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) first opened in 1925 and was the first municipal airport in the country. Fast forward to today, and CLE is Ohio’s busiest airport, serving more than 10 million passengers in 2019.

CLE has a rich history and in its early years served as a stop for the U.S. AirMail making coast-to-coast flights. It quickly grew to become a major destination for personal and commercial aircrafts. CLE led the nation, implementing new airport technology, including the world’s first radio-equipped air traffic control tower and the nation’s first airfield lighting system. Aviation giants, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindbergh made routine visits to CLE in the 30s and 40s, and CLE was home to the National Air Races for nearly 40 years.