Top 10 Airport Movies You Must Watch

Description: While not set in an airport, the film begins with a plane crash in the desert, and the survivors' attempt to rebuild the plane to escape, highlighting the ingenuity and desperation of air travel.

Fact: The film was remade in 2004, but the original is often considered superior for its realistic portrayal of survival and engineering.

Description: This disaster film set in an airport features a snowstorm, a bomb threat, and personal dramas among passengers and staff, making it a classic in the genre of airport movies.

Fact: It was one of the first films to be called a "disaster movie" and inspired a series of sequels. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClane, this time battling terrorists at Washington Dulles International Airport during a snowstorm.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Die Harder" but was changed to avoid confusion with the first film. The airport scenes were shot at both Dulles and Los Angeles International Airport.

Description: This action-packed film features a plane full of convicts, with key scenes at an airport where the plane lands, leading to a dramatic showdown.

Fact: The film's title is a play on words, combining "Con" (as in convict) and "Air" (as in airline). The plane used in the movie was a Fairchild C-123 Provider, which was modified for the film.

Description: While not exclusively set in an airport, several key scenes take place in airports, highlighting the fugitive life of Frank Abagnale Jr., who uses airports to evade capture.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale, who claimed to have impersonated a pilot among other professions. The airport scenes were shot in multiple locations, including LAX and JFK.

Description: Several key scenes occur at Heathrow Airport, where characters reunite, depart, and experience pivotal moments in their love stories.

Fact: The airport scenes were filmed at Heathrow, with real passengers and crew often unaware they were part of a film set.

Description: While focusing on Howard Hughes' life, the film includes significant scenes in airports, showcasing his passion for aviation and the development of TWA.

Fact: Martin Scorsese meticulously recreated the 1930s and 1940s aviation era, including building a full-scale replica of a Spruce Goose hangar.

Description: This Steven Spielberg film features Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, a man stranded in JFK Airport due to a coup in his home country. The airport becomes his home, showcasing the life and interactions within this unique environment.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The set of the airport was so realistic that some extras thought it was an actual airport.

Description: Although primarily about the "Miracle on the Hudson," the film includes scenes at LaGuardia Airport, where the emergency landing was initiated.

Fact: The film uses real footage from the incident and interviews with the actual passengers and crew.

Description: George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer who spends most of his life in airports, reflecting on life, love, and the transient nature of human connections.

Fact: The film was shot in real airports, with many scenes filmed in St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Clooney's character's frequent flyer miles were based on the real-life experiences of the film's writer, Walter Kirn.