GREER, S.C.—The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the airport’s opening with events throughout the week. The airport opened to the public on October 15, 1962.
On Wednesday, October 12 the airport hosted a reception for elected officials and economic development leaders to celebrate the long-range impacts of GSP on the Upstate. The Airport District Commission shared memories of the airport’s founding and growth and GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards outlined his vision of the airport’s future.
“Through the vision and dedicated efforts of leaders from both Greenville and Spartanburg counties, we have seen Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport develop into a major economic engine and a model for other airports to emulate,” said Edwards.
On Thursday, October 13 GSP held in-terminal events for passengers and airport employees and tenants, complete with games, prizes, and cupcakes to mark 60 years of operations.
“At the end of the day, our people have made all the difference to this airport and the community,” said Edwards. “With support of our employees and the passengers who make GSP their airport of choice, we’re looking forward to another six decades of success.”
Images Available
Images of the reception, passenger appreciation, and airport employee events are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/v0jevi3q5tdi4zgu0qjtp/h?dl=0&rlkey=me8x6kztq1fimolqy216rawiw
No photo credit is necessary, though all images may be attributed to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. For additonal information, images, or b roll please contact Michelle Newman at mnewman@gspairport.com or 864-848-6249.
About Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is served by seven major airlines offering convenient daily flights to destinations across the U.S. In 2020, GSP was recognized as the Best Airport in North America in the 2-5 million passenger category by is customers and Airports Council International. The airport is also a hub for air cargo, including flights regularly flown to and from Europe and points across the United States. Learn more at gspairport.com.
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