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"LAX handled 28,861,477 enplanements, the total number of passengers boarding an aircraft, in 2008. This makes LAX the third busiest airport in the U.S. in terms of enplanements."

"SFO's international terminal is the largest international terminal in North America, and is the largest building in the world built on base isolators to protect against earthquakes."

"Dedicated as New York International Airport in 1948, the airport was more commonly known as Idlewild Airport until 1963, when it was renamed in memory of J.F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the US."

"Heathrow Airport is used by over 90 airlines flying to 170 destinations worldwide. The airport is the primary hub of British Airways, and is a base for Virgin Atlantic Airways."

"Between 1995 and 2006, passenger numbers doubled from under 15 million per annum to over 30 million."

"Changi Airport currently has three terminals, T1, T2, and T3, with a total annual handling capacity of 66 million."