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TOP 10 BUSIEST AIRPORTS IN THE US For February 2025

We previously touched upon the list of the ten most connected US airports. We found out that Chicago O’Hare, offering 205 destinations and 62,354 connections topped the list, with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport(ATL) coming in second. ATL also ranked in second in the list of the busiest global airport for February 2025. But which are the ten busiest airports in the US for Febraury 2025? Let’s find out.

[ Note: The rankings were based on the data from OAG, a global air traffic data provider. The data was available when the writer last checked the website on 15th February.]

10.Charlotte Douglas International Airport(CLT)

Inside the main atrium at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
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Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport(CLT)

Seats 2,525,108
Feature as 

the fourth most connected US airport

American Airlines at CLT airport
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Airlines with hubs at CLT
  • Air Canada(AC)
  • American Airlines(AA)
  • Contour Airlines
One stop destination form CLT 
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport(AMS)
  •  Barcelona El Prat Airport(BCN)
  • Hamad International Airport(DOH0
Non stop destination form CLT 
  • London Heathrow Airport(LHR)
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport(CDG)
Contour Airlines at
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Amenities 
  • The free airport WiFi
  • Charging stations are available in all concourses and near gates, and chairs with charging stations are available near the gates. 
Charlotte Airport Art and Sculptures
  • CLT Airport houses an extensive collection of art and sculptures, which reflect the vibrant culture and history of the region.
Things to See Near CLT Airport 
  • Billy Graham Library: 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum: 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208 

9.Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Aerial photo of Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) 
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Airport Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Seats 2,629,018
Feature as  Ninth most reliable airport in the US
Virgin Atlantic at Harry Reid International Airport
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Airlines with hubs at LAS
  • Advanced Air
  • Virgin Atlantic
One stop destination form LAS
  •  Frankfurt Airport(FRA)
  • Toronto Airport(YYZ)
  • Barajas Airport(MAD)
Non stop destination form LAS
  • Munich Airport(MUC)
  • primary international airport(GRU)
  • Cancun International Airport(CUN)
Baggage claim carousels at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Amenities 
  • The free airport Wi-Fi
  • Luggage Storage
  • Kids Play Area
 Attraction
  • Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
  • Harry Reid has dozens of art exhibits and installations around the airport
Facts
  • It’s an airport of many names
  • Gambling is welcome

8,John F, Kennedy International Airport(JFK)

Aerial view of John F .Kennedy International Airport
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Airport John F, Kennedy International Airport(JFK)
Seats 2,661,122
Feature as   Sixth most connected airport in the world
Airbus A340 of Lufthansa at John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Airlines with hubs at 
  • Air France
  • Air Canada
  • Lufthansa
One stop destination form JFK
  •  Glasgow International Airport(GLA)
  • Cote D Azur Airport(NCE)
  •  Milan Malpensa Airport(MXP)
Non stop destination form JFK
  •  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport(BOM)
  • Athens International Airport(ATH)
  • Oslo Gardermoen Airport(OSL)
JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL1
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Amenities 
  • The free airport Wi-Fi
  • Service Animal & Pet Relief
Attraction
  • TWA Hotel Museum

  • The largest hotel gym in the world

Facts

7.Miami International Airport (MIA)

MIA international Airport
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Airport Miami International Airport (MIA)
Seats 2,708,633
Feature as Ten busiest airports in North America
Alaska Airlines one of the airlines that operates in MIA airports
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Airlines with hubs at MIA 
  • Aeromexico(AM)
  • Alaska Airlines(AS)
One stop destination form MIA
  • Athens International Airport(ATH)
  •  Venice Marco Polo Airport(VCE)
Non stop destination form MIA
  • Dublin Airport(DUB)
  •  Helsinki Airport(HEL)
Miami Int’l Airport Dolphin Garage and one of the departure halls
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Amenities 
  • The free airport Wi-Fi
  • Disabled Facilities
 Attraction
  • An excellent vantage point to watch the aircraft take off and land
  •  You can truly immerse yourself in the art while you wait
  • You can wander through the history of aviation by visiting the Museum of Aviation.
Facts 
  • MIA stands as the second-largest international airport in the United States

 

6.Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport(MCO)
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Airport

Orlando International Airport(MCO)

Seats 2,735,410
Feature as 9thbusiest airports in North America
Delta Air Lines airplanes at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida
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Airlines with hubs at MCO
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Flair Airlines
  • JetBlue
One stop destination form MCO
  •  Dublin Airport(DUB)
  •  Jorge Chávez International Airport(LIM)
Non stop destination form MCO
  • Guadalajara International Airport(GDL)
  • Incheon International Airport(ICN)
An interior view of the Orlando International Airport atrium in Orlando, Florida,
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Free Streaming
  • The free airport Wi-Fi
  • Offers a unique multimedia experience celebrating Central Florida’s beauty
 Attraction
  • Main Terminal Atrium: Open, airy space with palm trees and water features.
  • Harry P. Leu Gardens

Facts
  • In 1970s, the site where the spreading Orlando International Airport is situated was known as the McCoy (MCO) Air Force Base and owned by the US Air Force
  • In 2023, MCO made history by becoming the first U.S. airport to integrate high-speed rail service.

5.Los Angeles International Airport(LAX)

Los Angeles International_Airport
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Airport Los Angeles International Airport(LAX)
Seats 3,188,379
Features as 

The10 Most Connected US Airports

 

American Airlines Boeing777
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Airlines with hubs at DXB
  • Air New Zealand
  • American Airlines
One stop destination form MCO
  • El Dorado International Airport(BOG)
  •  Geneva Airport(GVA)
Non stop destination form MCO
  • Vienna International Airport(VIE)
  • Haneda Airport(HND)
United Club at LAX Terminal 7
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Amenities 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Medical Services and First Aid
Attraction
  • Flight Path Museum
Facts
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the fourth busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States, based on number of passengers.

4.O’Hare International Airport(ORD)

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Aerial View
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Airport O’Hare International Airport(ORD)
Seats 3,230,993
Ranking for the same month in 2024 In 2021 the fourth busiest airport in the world based on passenger numbers
Delta Air Lines one of the airlines that operate in ORD
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Airlines with hubs at ORD
  • American Eagle
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
One stop destination form ORD
  •  Copenhagen Airport(CPH)
  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport(BER)
Non stop destination form ORD
  •  Luis Munoz Marin International(SJU)
  • Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International(YOE)
O’Hare Airport
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Amenities 
  • Family Lounge
  • Interfaith Room
Attraction
  • Terminal 5 will begin to see an extraordinary new public art collection as several works by more than 20 Chicago artists finish installation
  • G. Aeroponic gardening is a method of growing plants without soil.
Facts
  • Many wonder how big is O’Hare Airport. The airport spans over 30 km² and covers 7,200 acres.
  • O’Hare has the most number of runways among the other major international airports.

  3.Denver International Airport(DEN)

Denver International Airport Main Terminal
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Airport Denver International Airport(DEN)
Seats 3,500,993
Ranking for the same month in 2024 The sixth busiest global airport in the world
American Airlines at DEN airport
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Airlines with hubs at DEN
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
One stop destination form DEN
  •  El Prat Airport(BCN)
  • Dublin Airport(DUB)
Non stop destination form DEN
  • Cancun International Airport(CUN)
  •  Mexico City International Airport(MEX)
Denver Airport interior
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Amenities 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Currency Exchange
  • Pet Relief Areas
Attraction
  • Both in the terminal and the concourses, there are rotating exhibits by local artists and organizations
  •  Denver Airport offers some stunning views of the Rockies. You’ll get the best views of the mountains by gates C23 and C24.
Facts
  • The biggest plane to ever land at DIA was an Airbus A380, with a wingspan of 262 feet and a length of 239 feet.
  • The first flight to depart DIA was United Airlines Flight 1062 to Kansas City International Airport.

2.Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (aerial photograph)
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Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Seats 3,686,564
Features as 

The Busiest International Airports for February 2025

Cathay Pacific airlines one of the airlines that operates in DFW
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Airlines with hubs at DFW
  • Air Canada Express
  • Cathay Pacific
One stop destination form DFW
  • Edinburgh Airport(EDI)
  • Brussels Airport(BRU)
Non stop destination form DFW
  • Narita International Airport(NRT)
  • Helsinki Airport(HEL)
Terminal D near D15 at DFW Airport
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Amenities 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Charging stations for electronic devices
  • Children’s play area
Attraction
  • . Amusement parks, arts and culture museums, historical sights and major sports teams highlight the numerous attractions surrounding the Metroplex.
Facts

1.Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport(ATL)

Atlanta Airport night time
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Airport Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport(ATL)
Seats 4,568,544
Features as 

Busiest Airports in the world of 2024 | By Region

Delta Airlines at TL airport
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Airlines with hubs at ATL
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
One stop destination form ATL
  • Ben Gurion International Airport(TLV)
  •  Brussels Airport(BRU)
Non stop destination form ATL
  • El Dorado International Airport(BOG)
  •  Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport(SCL)
International Terminal of ATL
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Amenities 
  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa and wellness
Attraction
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Facts
  • Since 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson has been the busiest airport in the world for 23 out of 24 years.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson has the tallest air traffic control tower in North America (398 feet or 121 meters) and is the fourth tallest in the world.
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