Charles de Gaulle Airport several smaller airfields in the suburbs of Paris, and other airports directly or indirectly worldwide. The planning and construction phase of what was known then as "Aéroport de Paris Nord" (Paris North Airport) began in 1966. On 8 March 1974 the airport, renamed Charles de Gaulle Airport, opened. Terminal 1 was built in an avant-garde design of a ten-floors-high circular building surrounded by seven satellite buildings, each with six gates allowing sunlight to enter through apertures. The main architect was Paul Andreu, who was also in charge of the extensions during the following decades. Following the introduction of the brand
Machesney Airport Guilder had been barnstormers, like the airport owner. A tornado in 1966 damaged hangars and aircraft at the airport. After the Greater Rockford Airport opened, business at Machesney Airport declined and it closed in 1974. The name of the airport founder, was used to name the new Machesney Park Village, formed within the bounds of what is still called North Park. After closing, the airport property was used to house the Machesney Park Mall. Machesney Airport Machesney Airport was a small rural airport located in Machesney Park, Illinois. The airport was organized by Fred Machesney in 1927. The airfield was