2006-10-25 12:21:47 · 6 answers · asked by gatto_gattone 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
O'Hare used to be named Orchard Field.
2006-10-25 12:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Athos 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Though its familiar three-letter IATA code ORD still reflects the early identity of the airport, it was renamed in 1949 after Lt. Cmdr. Edward "Butch" O'Hare, a World War II flying ace who was awarded the Medal of Honor.
2006-10-25 16:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by predhead33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O'Hare International (ORD)Airport
Chicago,IL
2006-10-25 12:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some others that people find confusing:
MCO - Orlando, Florida (McCoy Field)
MCI - Kansas City, MO (Mid Continent International)
FCO - Rome-DaVinci (Fiumicino)
SDF - Louisville, Kentucky (Standiford Field)
CVG - Cincinnati, OH (actually located in Covington, Kentucky)
FAT - Fresno, Yosemite International (Fresno Air Terminal)
PHF - Newport News, VA (Patrick Henry Field)
RSW - Fort Meyers, FL (Regional Southwest Airport)
2006-10-25 14:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paris is CDG, that stands for Charles Degaulle (sp?) ORD Stands for the name of the person it was named after, last name was O'hare, hence the "O" TSV is Rome, which stands for Trevisio
2006-10-25 12:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canadian airports are even more confusing!
YVR = Vancouver International
YYC = Calgary International
YXX = Abbostford International
YYJ = Victoria International
YYZ = Lester B Pearson (Toronto) International
2006-10-25 17:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋