The following is an excerpt from the Wichita Eagle’s coverage on April 9:

Wichita last opened a new terminal in 1954 when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. Now – 61 years later – Wichita will have a new airport named after the man fondly called “Ike.” To say the new Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is a bit different than Mid-Continent Airport is an understatement.

Click here to read more about the new display at the airport terminal: A sneak peek at Wichita’s new Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Wichita Eagle Kelsey Ryan © Wichita Eagle, 2015