<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Luis Mu&ntilde;oz Mar&iacute;n International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">In 1945, aware of the importance of aviation for the development of the economy of Puerto Rico, the island government had pointed out the need to build a newer international airport capable of handling the growing air traffic of San Juan International Airport, in Isla Grande, that had been operating since 1929; as well as responding to the needs of the future. Until then Isla Grande had been the main airport of Puerto Rico. As airlines began switching from propeller aircraft to jets, the 4,000 foot (1,200 m) Isla Grande airstrip did not have the necessary distance for modern aircraft to land and take off.</p>
<p class="blog-para">(The Isla Grande Airport, now named in honor of Maj. Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci, pilot of the US Air Force F-111, who was killed in action in Libya in 1986, currently has a runway of 5,542 feet (1,689 m) in length.)</p>
<p class="blog-para">Hundreds of people, enthusiastic about the new aerial installation, witnessed the inaugural events presided over by Luis Mu&ntilde;oz Mar&iacute;n. In a part of his eloquent speech, the Governor said: "Impressive is this work in its structure and in its many facilities, but not as impressive as the fact that this center of communications symbolizes the great technical processes that are transforming civilization".</p>
<p class="blog-para">The first year of operations of the new airport produced an upward movement of passengers to 694,199 and a total of 28 million pounds of cargo was handled.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Puerto Rico's main airport hub, the Luis Mu&ntilde;oz Mar&iacute;n International Airport, is located just a few minutes from San Juan in Isla Verde, Carolina. The Luis Mu&ntilde;oz Mar&iacute;n International Airport (SJU) receives more than 8 million passengers annually, serving as the main airport for Puerto Rico. Currently, there are around 30 airlines offering services to domestic and international destinations.</p>
<p class="blog-para">During their time at the airport, passengers will enjoy a pleasant experience with a variety of tax-free shops and restaurants.</p>
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