Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Celebrates 100 Years

Discover the legacy of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Join the CLEvolution and experience the unforgettable curated events for guests and employees, honoring 100 years of aviation excellence.

July 1, 2025

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) the first municipally owned airport celebrated its 100th anniversary July 1.

As an airport with a rich history and industry milestones, CLE has set the bar from the beginning. As we embark on a CLEvolution, we are looking to set the bar again. This week we’ll look back at our past while also looking towards the future. The airport and our valued partners have curated unforgettable experiences for our guests and employees alike.

Three days of events kicked off Monday with Fraport USA hosting a spinning wheel with giveaways, jazz music, merchant specials and specialty cocktails. Guests will notice CLE employees decked out in their CLE100 gear throughout the week in the terminal.

Tuesday, the featured event was a fly-by of a C47 “Hairless Joe” which then landed for tours and photos. CLE invited the media and local planespotters to join in the event. A classic rock band treated guests to more entertainment and Slider made an appearance as well. The day was capped off with ice cream for our guests from Mitchell’s Ice Cream.

The celebration continues Wednesday with more giveaways, Fraport’s spinning wheel, the Rock Hall Street Team and a visit from Chomps.