Floyd Bennett Field is an airfield in the Marine Park neighborhood of southeast Brooklyn in New York City, along the shore of Jamaica Bay. The airport originally hosted commercial and …

Sep 7, 2023 · Floyd Bennett Field was New York City’s first municipal airport; later it became a World War II naval air station. Today this area includes over 1,300 acres of grassland, …

Floyd Bennett was the naval pilot for Commander Richard E. Byrd's flight over the North Pole in 1926. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Floyd Bennett Field was dedicated …

Experience the Golden Age of Aviation at Floyd Bennett Field! Now part of the National Park Service’s Gateway National Recreation Area, Floyd Bennett Field served as New York City’s …

Dec 13, 2024 · Floyd Bennett Field is part of the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. It has a campground, hiking trails, and sports facilities.

New York City’s first municipal airport, Floyd Bennett Field is a historic treasure and one of New York City’s largest open spaces. Managed by the...

The story of Floyd Bennett Field, from garbage heap and glue factory to municipal airport, to Naval Air Station, was a saga of continual controversy, progress, and achievement unmatched …

ke trails connect with Rockaway Gateway Greenway. And almost sur-rounding Floyd Bennett Field are Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Inlet, with opportunities for fishing, birding, or simply …

Oct 6, 2012 · Floyd Bennett Field is now the largest expanse of open land in New York City, and hosts one million visitors annually with its diverse recreational programs, that include urban …

Opened in 1931, Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal airport. It was never a commercial success. But with its long concrete runways and unobstructed approaches over …