CNN Airport facts for kids

CNN Airport was a special TV channel in the United States. It was like a version of CNN made just for airports. This channel showed news, fun shows, weather, and travel updates. You could watch it on TV screens in 58 airports across the country. CNN even paid airports to show only their channel.

CNN Airport Network offices at the CNN Center in Atlanta, GA.

What was CNN Airport?

CNN Airport was a unique television network in America. It was part of a larger company called WarnerMedia. This channel was created to entertain and inform people waiting at airports. It broadcasted a mix of different programs. These included the latest news, exciting sports highlights, and lifestyle shows. It also gave updates on the stock market and important travel information.

What did CNN Airport show?

CNN Airport broadcasted its programs 24 hours a day. The shows were a mix of different topics. About 16% of the time was spent on news. Around 19% showed live sports. Lifestyle programs made up about 24% of the schedule. Travel news and updates also took up about 24% of the time. The remaining 10% was for special messages from the airports themselves.

Why did CNN Airport close?

On January 12, 2021, the president of CNN, Jeffrey Zucker, made an announcement. He said that CNN Airport would stop broadcasting. The channel officially closed down by the end of March 2021.

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  CNN Airport logo from 1991 to 2010.

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In Spanish: CNN Airport para niños