Celebrities touching down, World Cup stars arriving, a fashion show and even a jazz band turning up. They were all seen there between 1966 and 2014.
Thankfully, we have it all for you to enjoy in National World photos from our archives. Relive the memories here.
5. A festival of 2004 colour
The Bratislavia Hot Serenaders were given the most colourful welcome from these locals when they arrived at the airport for the Whitley Bay Jazz Festival in 2004. | nw
6. A big milestone in 2004
Airport staff celebrated their four millionth passenger with this huge cake and a giant version of the numbers four million laid out on a runway in 2004. | nw
7. The height of fashion in 2005
A fashion show was held at the airport 20 years ago to mark the launch of new flights to Milan. | nw
8. A catwalk with a difference
Another great view from the fashion show to mark Ryan Air's new flights to Milan. | nw