As of 2026, American commercial aviation connects hundreds of millions of travelers across vast global networks. From sprawling multi-runway fortress hubs to coastal global gateways, here are the nation's busiest passenger airports. (Source: Federal Aviation Administration / ACI)
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The 20 Busiest Airports in America, Ranked
20. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
19. LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
18. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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17. Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
16. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
15. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
14. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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13. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
12. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
11. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
10. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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9. Miami International Airport (MIA)
8. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
7. Orlando International Airport (MCO)
6. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
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5. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
4. Denver International Airport (DEN)
3. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
2. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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1. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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As of 2026, American commercial aviation connects hundreds of millions of travelers across vast global networks. From sprawling multi-runway fortress hubs to coastal global gateways, here are the nation's busiest passenger airports. (Source: Federal Aviation Administration / ACI)