The 9 largest airports in the world in terms of passenger flow and scale

Technology in the modern world does not stand still. Previously, in order to get to another country, it took a lot of time, a lot of transfers and hassle. Today, crossing the border or even several countries is possible in a matter of hours. Many people travel the world in comfort without spending precious hours on the road. And all thanks to air transport. Recently, flights have begun to gain popularity and at some airports the flow of people reaches tens of millions of passengers a year. We will tell you in more detail about the largest airports around the world.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport

This airport breaks all records for passenger congestion. Oddly enough, but the airport area is much smaller than in other major cities - 2000 hectares. Hartsfield-Jackson is based in the American town of Atlanta. Each year, the airport receives 90 million passengers, while overtaking the most popular airports (Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle). Hartsfield mainly serves flights between the southern and northern states of the country. The number of the airport reaches incredible numbers - 250,000 passengers fly daily, 100 planes per hour fly to other states and countries, and 55,000 thousand people work and serve Hartsfield Airport.

Beijing Capital International Airport. Beijing. China

Beijing Capital City is second in the list of global airports and passenger traffic. 85 million people a year use the services of the Shoudou. He began his work in 1954 and became the first airport in China. A large flow of passengers to Asia passes through this air transport station. The airport is equipped with a huge amount of food services (approximately 80 establishments). The city authorities took care of the price category of products that do not exceed the prices of city shops and restaurants. You can also use the famous duty-free, whose area is 10,000 sq.m.

 

O’Hara Airport. USA. Chicago

O’Hara is one of the largest airports in the world. It is the second for takeoffs and landings after Atlanta. It is located in northwestern Chicago. Until 2005, O’Hara was the busiest in terms of passenger numbers per year. To date, the airport sends planes in 210 directions: 60 to other countries and 150 domestically. The airport has the largest number of runways among all international airports in the world. This airport has twice been recognized as the most comfortable airport in North America. In 2016, it received 66.6 million passengers, and today there are 80 million people.

Heathrow Airport. London

Heathrow is a champion among European airports. The most popular flight from London is not Rome, Berlin or Paris, but New York. Many people travel across the ocean from Heathrow. At the airport, everything is done for people and our smaller brothers. There are even machines equipped with speakers that produce sounds to scare away birds so that they do not get into the turbine of the aircraft. But despite all the comfort and coziness, Heathrow received the title of the worst airport in the world several years ago due to regular flight delays that occur due to frequent London fog. Annually, 70 million people use the services of this airport.

Haneda International Airport. Tokyo Japan

Haneda Airport is international and ranks fourth in the world and second in Asia in terms of passenger turnover. Initially, the airport accepted all flights and was the main one in the Tokyo region. But today he is "sharing" work with Narita Airport. Haneda serves all domestic flights, and Narita accepts international flights.Japanese authorities plan to increase the number of flights between countries. Haneda serves 70 million people a year. Visitors praise the airport for its cleanliness and a large number of shops.

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport is the largest airport on the West Coast. Its passenger turnover per year is about 60 million people. There are nine terminals made in the shape of a horseshoe. Underground tunnels and galleries connecting the sectors of the hub are also provided. Also at the territory of Los Angeles Airport, a cargo terminal with a size of 190 thousand m2 and even a helicopter platform are equipped.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Paris. France

The main giant of France was discovered in 1974. It received its name in honor of the great French politician Charles de Gaulle. It is the largest hub in Europe. The airport receives and sends about 1,400 flights per day. In a year he meets and sees off 60 mil. man and provides 450,000 landings and departures. Charles de Gaulle accepts flights from Moscow, Kiev and St. Petersburg. There are 30 hotels and the airport infrastructure delights many people.

Denver Airport. USA

The size of the airport in Denver is 7.315 hectares and is the second largest in America. The aviation hub receives approximately 60 million passengers a year and takes eighth place in the list of the largest complexes in the world. Today, there are only five terminals that are able to serve international, domestic and charter flights. The airport administration does not plan to expand its apartments, although it is possible to increase the hub to 13 sectors.

Kai Tak Airport. Hong Kong. China

The Hong Kong Kai Tak complex completes our list of the world's largest airports. The annual passenger traffic at this airport is 60 million people. Kaitak is the central air harbor in East Asia, so that the flow of passengers from all over the world flying along this route is increasing every year.

Very briefly we told you about the largest airports around the world and about their workload of airlines. Of course, every year the figure changes due to an increase in passenger traffic, which increases state prestige among other countries.