Construction of FLL's new runway and supporting taxiways can be seen from midfield as a Delta arrives on the soon to be decommissioned runway 13/31. Mark Lawrence / NYCAviation
31 years ago Delta Flight 191 encountered a microburst on approach to DFW and crashed. Thanks to the lessons learned from that tragedy, windshear warning and avoidance has become an integral part of aviation safety management.
America's major airports have gotten a bad rap for aging, outmoded facilities. However, many airports have made large investments to meet the ever increasing demand for air travel.