Published on 28 Jun 2023 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance

25 Largest Airports in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 25 largest airports in the world. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of the industry outlook and key players, head on over to the 5 Largest Airports in the World.

Airports are much more than just locations to catch a flight. Apart from serving as global transportation hubs for passengers and goods, airports are essential for the economic growth of cities, countries, and regions.  According to the Airport Council International-North America, airports are crucial to the economic development of the United States since they sustain 11.5 million jobs and generate an annual economic output of $1.7 trillion.

Airports in the United States have long been vital for international travel, and the nation gets its fair share of air traffic from both domestic and foreign travelers eager to experience the world. Due to constant demand for quicker and simpler travel options, the United States has been developing and innovating its airports since the Jet Age. The country has more than 14,000 airports, including over 5,000 public airports, out of a total of more than 41,700 airports worldwide, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Moreover, it boasts some of the largest airports in the world by land area, which should come as no surprise given that it is one of the most competitive nations. For instance, Denver International Airport in Colorado, United States, is the third largest airport in the world, with a surface size of 135 square kilometers. Besides, the Airports Council International (ACI) reports that in 2022 it was the third busiest airport in the world in terms of overall passenger traffic. The airport had 69.3 million passengers last year, up 17.8% from 2021.