| 1915 | Turnhouse Aerodrome, as it was originally named, had an all grass runway. It was used first for the military and housed the 603 City of Edinburgh Squadron, consisting of DH 9As, Westland Wapitas, Hawker Harts and Hawker Hind light bombers.
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| 1918 | The airport was renamed RAF Turnhouse after the newly-formed RAF. The Ministry of Defence was the new owner.
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| 1940s | Though still owned by the military, the 3900 foot runway which had been paved earlier served commercial services.
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| 1947 | British European Airways began service between London and Edinburgh.
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| 1952 | The runway was extended to 6000 feet so larger planes such as the Vampire FB5s could use it.
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| 1956 | A new passenger terminal was built. More passengers used the airport now.
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| 1960 | The transfer of ownership to the Ministry of Aviation provided better service for the growing numbers of passengers using the airport.
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| 1971 | The new managers of the airport, the British Airports Authority, expanded the terminal and runway.
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| 1977 | Efforts were made to deal with crosswinds for landing planes. The runway was changed and lengthened to 8399 feet. It can now accommodate modern airliners. The old hangars and terminal buildings have been converted into a cargo centre.
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| 1977 | The Queen officially opened the airport as Edinburgh Airport.
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| 1987 | BAA was privatised and the airport left private ownership.
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| 2001 | The airport’s terminal building underwent extensive renovations.
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| 2004 | A short-term multi-story car park was opened.
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| 2005 | The new traffic control tower is finished.
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