The World's Oldest Airport is in College Park, MD | If You Lived Here

Explore the rich aviation history of College Park, Maryland—home to the world’s oldest continuously operating airport and America’s first military aviation school. After their historic 1903 flight, the Wright Brothers brought their innovations to College Park in 1909 to train U.S. Army pilots. This video uncovers the fascinating stories of the early days of flight training, the ingenuity behind the Wright Model A and Model B planes, and the Berliner Model #5, a pioneering aircraft that paved the way for modern helicopters. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of College Park Airport, still active today and steeped in “firsts” that helped shape aviation as we know it!

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This video is part of WETA's house-hunting "If You Lived Here" series, which spotlights a wide array of neighborhoods and properties throughout the national capital area while celebrating each area’s history, culture, notable places and flavor. Hosts Jennifer Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour homes and communities with local realtors, exploring the D.C. Metro region one neighborhood at a time.

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