Spokane International Airport is the second-largest airport in the state of Washington that serves the communities of Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington, Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. The airport was used during World War II to train units on new aircraft being developed by Boeing. In 1945 the land was developed into a commercial airport. The current name was given in 1960 but the airport code remains GEG as a nod to the original name Geiger Field.In the next 5-10 years the airport hopes to add another concourse and more non-stop flights to the east coast. Currently, the airport contains 24 gates within its three concourses. There are seven airlines that fly to and from GEG Airport serving many domestic and international destinations. Top destinations from Spokane are Seattle, Denver and Portland.Ground transportation at GEG includes eight rental car companies, seven bus and shuttle companies, taxis and numerous hotel shuttle options. There is outside parking, garage parking, metered parking and a lot serviced by an airport shuttle. All but metered parking options are available with weekly and/or daily rates.  There is also a cell phone lot for passenger pick-ups. The airport has over a dozen dining and retail options for travelers. There are several hotel and motel options within 3 miles of the airport. The Ramada Spokane Airport is on site and even has an indoor water park.