Queen Alia International Airport
Alia died in a helicopter crash in Amman, Jordan on 9 February 1977. Amman's principal airport, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), was built in 1983 and named in her honour. It is located 32 km (20 miles) south of the city and replaced Amman Marka International Airport (now Amman Civil Airport) as the city's main gateway.