YOKO Ono flew into Liverpool and renamed the airport in memory of her late husband, John Lennon.
She officially unveiled the airport's new identity and it's new logo: "Liverpool John Lennon Airport, above us only sky."
Wearing a black trouser suit and purple-lensed sunglasses, Yoko said: " I am delighted that Liverpool Airport has decided to choose John's name.
"John was always remembered for his sense of fun in lif eand I hope that John Lennon Airport will send a big smile to all corners of the world."
Before unveiling the new name and logo, Yoko joked about renaming other places in the airport like Strawberry Fields Café or Give Peace a Chance Lounge.
She added: "As John said, 'There is no hell below - above us only sky.' John would have been very proud, I think."
The airport's biggest customer, easyJet, welcomes the inspirational name change.
"We support the bold move wholeheartedly," a spokesman said.
"This is the first time that a UK airport has been named after a person and we believe that if this helps to promote both the region and the airport then it should be welcomed."
Yoko also called for the city of Liverpool to transform John's childhood home, on Menlove Avenue, in a museum to her late husband.
The four-bedroom semi has recently come up for sale after its owner passed away.
This afternoon she was receiving an honorary degree form Liverpool University in a ceremony at the Philharmonic Hall.
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