Airports in North America — Complete Guide
Comprehensive directory of airports across North America with passenger statistics, IATA codes, and detailed travel guides.
North America's aviation market is the world's most mature, led by the United States — the single largest domestic air travel market globally. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has held the title of world's busiest airport by passenger traffic for over two decades. The US "Big Four" carriers — American, Delta, United, and Southwest — operate massive hub-and-spoke networks connecting over 500 commercial airports. Canada's Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International serve as key gateways for transatlantic and transpacific routes. Mexico's Cancun and Mexico City airports are critical tourism and business hubs. The region's airports are investing heavily in modernization, with projects like the new Terminal 1 at JFK and Chicago O'Hare's expansion reshaping the landscape.
Top 14 Busiest Airports in North America
| Rank | Airport | Code | Country | City | Passengers/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport | ATL | USA | Atlanta | 93,700,000 |
| 2 | Dallas Fort Worth Airport | DFW | USA | Dallas | 81,800,000 |
| 3 | Denver International Airport | DEN | USA | Denver | 77,800,000 |
| 4 | Chicago O Hare Airport | ORD | USA | Chicago | 77,000,000 |
| 5 | Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | USA | Los Angeles | 75,100,000 |
| 6 | John F Kennedy Airport | JFK | USA | New York | 62,500,000 |
| 7 | Mexico City International Airport | MEX | Mexico | Mexico City | 52,000,000 |
| 8 | Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Canada | Toronto | 50,000,000 |
| 9 | Cancun International Airport | CUN | Mexico | Cancun | 31,000,000 |
| 10 | Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Canada | Vancouver | 26,500,000 |
| 11 | Montreal-Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Canada | Montreal | 21,000,000 |
| 12 | Calgary International Airport | YYC | Canada | Calgary | 18,000,000 |
| 13 | Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | Mexico | Guadalajara | 15,000,000 |
| 14 | Monterrey International Airport | MTY | Mexico | Monterrey | 12,500,000 |