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Extreme Airport Engineering

Season 52 Episode 2 | 53m 40s

In New York City, a team of elite engineers and construction workers are on a mission to build the ultimate airport. Follow their ups and downs as they race to build a new, world-class LaGuardia on the site of one of America’s busiest aviation hubs.

Aired: 11/24/24 | Expires: 02/26/25
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