Heathrow Airport A jet taking off at night from Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport. (more) List of the World’s Busiest Airports Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-the-Worlds-Busiest-Airports Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 26, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Top Questions What is the busiest airport in the world? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia is the busiest airport in the world. In 2024 it had more than 108 million passenger arrivals and departures.

　　What are the 10 busiest airports in the United States? The 10 busiest airports in the United States are

　　1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International2. Dallas Fort Worth International3. Denver International4. O’Hare International (Chicago)5. Los Angeles International6. John F. Kennedy International (New York City)7. Charlotte Douglas International (North Carolina)8. Harry Reid International (Las Vegas)9. Orlando International (Florida)10. Miami International With more than 9 billion passengers traveling by plane every year, it’s not surprising that airports are busy. How busy? In 2024 more than 108 million passengers passed through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia, making it the busiest airport in the world. Next on the list is Dubai International, which saw more than 92 million passengers. Dallas Fort Worth International is in third place, with almost 88 million passengers. How do other airports rank? Find out in our list below. ...(100 of 80 words)

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