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Montgomery hosts its first commercial air services at Maxwell Field, a military field founded by the Wright Brothers
Gunter Field, the original municipal airport, is opened in east Montgomery in 1929 to meet city's growing demand for commercial aviation services
Gunter Field is served by predecessor of American Airlines, and later by Eastern Air Lines
Europe in midst of World War II; Gunter is chosen site of new military pilot training facility
With Gunter air traffic congested, city purchases land on U.S. 80 for new commercial site
Dannelly Field opens, named for Montgomery's first WWII casualty, Navy pilot Clarence Moore Dannelly, Jr.
Air service begins at Dannelly Field Airport, which is later renamed Montgomery Regional Airport
Montgomery Airport Authority created by Alabama Legislature as a self-sustaining new public corporation
Montgomery Regional Airport completes multi-year terminal upgrade, expanding main terminal while adding several new gates and facilities
Further upgrades include escalators and elevator to second floor rotunda/boarding area; new passenger boarding bridges; new flight information displays; new restrooms and concessions; free WiFi service throughout terminal – all for an even more enjoyable traveling experience