~ Top 10 Busiest Airports ~

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Top 10 Busiest Airports

Have you ever wondered what airports have the most traffic in the world? Well now you no longer have to wonder, this top ten list of the "worlds busiest airports” will fill you in on the knowledge you crave. It is most likely that you have either been to one of the airports or you someday will be at one of them, especially if you frequently fly to destinations abroad. This list will also help you be aware that when flying from these airports you should get there early because the routes into their grounds are always busy. Enjoy and take note during your next trip just in case.


1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA, USA   



Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia has been the busiest airport in the world since 2005. The reason it gets to stake this claim is because it easily serves 89 million patrons every year. Locally there are many names for the worlds busiest airport such as "Hartsfield Airport” and "Atlanta Airport”, at least by the local residents of Georgia. This airport is the largest airline spot in the world, having many of the worlds biggest and well known airlines making their home bases in the area. There are over 200 gates that fly international and domestic flights from the busy hub. 243,000 leave on flights a day and nearly 950,000 flights a year. About 1 million passengers that leave from the Hartsfield Airport are domestic passengers. The huge airport meets passengers needs looking to fly in America, Asia, South America, Central America, Europe and even Africa. Looking to fly internationally anytime soon, now you know where you are most likely going to leave from.

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2. Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China



The Beijing Capital International Airport in China is the countrys leading provider of international and domestic flights, serving more than 73,949,000 passenger flights a year. Cargo shipments also leave from the busy hub at a rate of almost 1, 600,000 tons a year transported quite impressive figures. BCIA has been open since 1958 and was just a small terminal then with only one building and a small paved landing strip. The original terminal building still stands to this day but it now only serves VIPs and small charters. Over the years the airport expanded and more hangers and buildings were added but by the mid 1990s the airport could not accommodate the traffic flow and established the terminals that now make up the massive airport, the biggest addition to the airport was on its 50th anniversary in 1998. There were some new runways added in 2007 and there will probably be many more additions over the years as it is not likely to slow down anytime soon.

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3. London Heathrow Airport, London, UK   



The United Kingdoms busiest airport is by far London Heathrow Airport or just Heathrow Airport as most refer to it. The airport is the third busiest in terms of passenger traffic on the other side of that claim it is the airport that handles the most international flights in the world. 65,885,000 passengers fly from the airport every year most of which fly to the UKs nearby countries. The airport is just twelve miles from central London and almost everyone in London flies from the busy hub. There are around 60 different airlines that fly passengers from the airport and it is home to small and major airlines alike. The only problem with the airport is that getting into the airport can be hectic and it is usually recommended to be on your way to the airport at least four hours before a flight as the roads surrounding are almost 100% of the time busy.

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4. OHare International Airport, Chicago, IL, USA   



Again in the United States, Chicagos OHare International Airport accommodates up to 66,774,738 passengers or more a year, making it another busy American airport. The busy terminal is also known by many names but most just call it "OHare, its so much simpler. It is the main airport serving the great city of Chicago. Out of all the airlines, United Airlines serves nearly 45% of all passengers flying from the airport. At one point in time the airport was the busiest in the world but due to so many flight delays the federal government imposed sanctions in order to reduce the amount of flight delays at OHare. Carrying 37% of the airports passenger, just second to United Airlines, is American Airlines. The airport has international flights to more than 60 destinations. Although, the is the second worst in the U.S for flight delays, it has been voted for ten years as the best airport in America, mainly due to its comfortable environment.

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5. Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan   



Tokyo, Japan is the small countrys busiest airport, although most of the flights that leave from the airport are domestic flights it still handles around 64,211,074 total passengers needs a year. Following the completion of a fourth runway as recently 2010 a dedicated international terminal. The nearby Narita International Airport still handles the majority of international flights from Japan though regardless of the international expansion at HND. In the near future Japans government plans to further expand Haneda Airports international flight capabilities, which before the recent expansion only had chartered flights to Seoul, Tapei, Hong Kong and Shanghai. In the year 2009 the airport was recognized as the most on time airport in the world with almost 99% of flights departing on schedule and about 89% arriving on time. Within the two terminals and the dedicated international terminal, there are three shopping areas, three huge lounges and terminal 2 there is even an observation deck.

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6. Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA, USA   



For the Greater Los Angeles area the main airport is Los Angeles International Airport, it also one of the worlds most busy airports. Most people know the airport by its abbreviation of LAX; this is mainly due to Hollywood publicity. LAX is truly Californias most busy airport as most flights that come into the state come in through LAX and then changeover flights depart to smaller airports around the state such as the John Wayne Airport and the Long Beach Airport. The airport takes up more than 3,500 acres in total space, including the terminals and the runways. It is also only a fifteen minute drive to the downtown of Los Angeles, so it is most likely where you will land when planning a trip to the city of Los Angeles. LAX serves just over 59,070,000 airplane passengers a year including both domestic and international passengers. A good thing to know is that even though it is crowded in peak seasons such as summer, it has great places to lounge before and between flights.

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7. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France   



Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France is the countrys most renowned and of course busiest airport. Many French citizens refer to the huge airport as Roissy Airport or simply Roissy, so if you ask for directions to the airport while in France you made be told Roissy is just to the northeast of Paris about 16 miles. 60,970,551 passengers fly from the busy hub every year and nearly 2.5 million metric tons of cargo is shipped annually as well. The amount of cargo leaving the airport yearly makes it the busiest cargo shipping airport in all of Europe. The busiest international routes from the airport is the route to Madrid, Spain, which 2.1 million travellers take a year and the second in line for busiest international route from the airport is the route to Rome, Italy, which 1.75 million travellers take each year. The great thing about the CDG is that you can easily take in some great French hospitality if you are just passing through the country.

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8. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, TX, USA



Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the busiest airport in Texas by a landslide as it is right in between the two biggest cities in Texas, Dallas and Fort Worth. Its federal code is DFW (Dallas, Fort Worth) and is most commonly called simply by the name Dallas, Fort Worth Airport. As American Airlines has its main headquarters in Dallas it is the main provider of flights from DFW and the busiest provider of the airport. 56,906,610 passengers leave from the airport every year bound for one of the 148 domestic destinations or one of the 48 international destinations the airports airlines make flights to. DFW is the second largest airport in the United States behind the Denver International Airport, covering more than 18,000 acres land; it is also known as an Airport city because of all the things to do in the airport it seems as a miniature city.

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9. Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany   



Just about 7.5 miles from the city center of Frankfurt Germany is the Frankfurt Airport, which is Germanys busiest airport and one of the worlds busiest as well. The international IATA code for the airport is FRA. Since it was founded in the year 1936 the airport has expanded several times and now handles around 52,191,355 passengers a year although terminals 1 and two together can handle up to 58 million passengers a year. The Frankfurt Airport actually handles the most international destination in the world with 275 destinations within 111 countries, you can go just about anywhere from the Frankfurt Airport. FRA also has a 4 star rating by the Skytrax, which makes it one of only 8 airports in the world with such a high rating. By the year 2020 the airport is expecting to handle more than 90 million passengers a year and is planning to expand its grounds and add terminals to meet that future demand.

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10. Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China   



In 1998 the Hong Kong International Airport opened for commercial business and ever since then it has been one of the main airports in the Hong Kong area, handling a passenger load of 53,314,213 every year. The airport operates 24/7 and accommodates international travellers with the option for on-site hotels and accommodations. Aside from being one of the busiest airports in the world, for the Hong Kong area it is also an important contributor to the economy, employing more than 60,000 people. 90 airlines operate from HKIA and they have flights to over 150 cities throughout the world. The airport authority of Hong Kong is planning a 20 year growth plan for the airport, which is expected to be followed through with by the year 2030. The plan includes addition of several runways and terminals to accommodate for the predicted rise in air travel to and from the area.


Its always good to have information such as this, you dont want to miss your flight and now you know where it is most likely that you will, such as Henega Airport in Japan. Flights out almost always leave on time. Get a snack while in Beijing or check out the observation deck on terminal two. These Airports are huge and now you know why. With the phenomenal amount of people that fly from them, nothing less can be expected.