Learn about how airports have grown and evolved
The first airplane took to the sky in 1903! In the 117 years since then, airplanes have become faster and more powerful. Now they can move people and cargo all over the world! As airplanes changed, airports changed too. Let’s learn more about the History of Airports and the history of Toronto Pearson Airport!
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Activity: Crack the code!
You’ve probably seen three-letter airport identification codes on your luggage tags. How are airports given those codes? Learn how and then test your memory - can you learn the 17 codes for Canada’s international airports?
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Mystery Sentence Game
Find a partner and some crayons! Take turns with your partner to guess the letters that belong in these airport phrases. For every wrong letter, colour in part of an Airport Explorer illustration!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.
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Activity: Create your own terminal
We learned in this slideshow about how airports have changed over the years. One thing that has changed a lot is the design of airport terminals! Learn about some of the common terminal designs, and then create your own! Think about how you’d like passengers to get to their gates and how to improve their experience in the terminal. Get creative!
Fun for all ages.
Resources: Want to keep exploring?
Want to learn even more about how airport terminals work? Check out these resources!