History
Several attempts were made from the late 1960s to the early 1970s to create STOLports in the United States in the New York City and Los Angeles, California areas; however, none were apparently successful. La Guardia Airport operated a 1,096 feet (334 m) STOL runway starting in 1968, which was dubbed the La Guardia STOLPORT. The Victoria STOLport also failed in Montreal, Canada. Walt Disney World Resort also had a STOLport for a short period. At one point in 1968 a 2,400 feet (730 m) STOLport was under consideration for a roof top in Manhattan. In the early 1970s, a study was conducted to help the FAA to determine if it was necessary to create an elevated STOLport test facility. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines STOLports as "unique airports designed to serve airplanes that have exceptional short-field performance capabilities."
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