Today, the airport regularly features in the top 20 busiest in North America. It was recently named the best mega airport in the JD Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Last year, it handled 37.2 million passengers.

One reason for its popularity is its Arts and Culture Program, which showcases public art. The Aurora (pictured) in the Terminal 1 departures hall is a particular favourite – designed to represent the Northern Lights, its wispy, ethereal colours change whenever someone walks underneath.

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