Floyd Bennett Field

From its art deco architectural design to its historic integrity and preservation, Floyd Bennett Field is a must-have for, aviation, and New York history enthusiasts.Although New York City was slowly recognizing the need for a municipal airport in the late 1920s, it sought to regain prominence by constructing the most advanced airport of its day.Construction in the far reaches of Brooklyn was started on October 29, 1929, the day of the stock market crash that heralded the Great Depression. The a