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In Picture: Busiest Global Airport of February 2025

We previously touched upon the busiest global airports in 2024 where airports such as Chicago O’Hare Airport in the US and Shanghai Pudong Airport from China made the list. Some of these airports also made it to the list of the busiest international airports, as well as the busiest European Airports for 2024. Let’s now have a look at the busiest global airports for February 2025 and how these rankings compare to the same month last year.

[ Note: The rankings were based on the data from OAG, a global air traffic data provider. The data were available when the writer last checked the website on 11th February.]

1. Dubai Airport

Interior of Terminal at the busiest global airport for February 2025
Image:Kgbo | wikimedia Commons
Airport Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Seats 4,782,140
Ranking for the same month in 2024 1

 

Dubai Airlines And Emirates at DXB
Image: Andy Mabbett | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at DXB
  • Emirates
  • FedEx Express
  • Fly Dubai
Airlines with an operating base at DXB
  • Air India Express
  • IndiGo
  • Coyne Airways
Runways 12L/30R (4,351meters)

12R / 30 L (4,447)

 

Boeing 738WL Air India Express At DXB
Image: Flickr | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Dubai Airport

Free Streaming
  • The free airport WiFi
  • complimentary access to Dubai-based online streaming/TV company – OSN
Zen Garden
  • Runs from Concourse B of Terminal 3, from gates B7 to B27
  •  Over 6,000 plants and trees, plus a waterfall
Additional services

2. Atlanta Airport

Airport Concourse T of the busiest airport in the US for February 2025- ATL
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Airport Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Intl Airport (ATL)
Seats 4,568,544
Ranking for the same month in 2024 2
Aircraft of Delta Air Lines at ATL
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Airlines with hubs at ATL
  • Delta Air Lines 
Airlines with an operating base at ATL
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines 
  • Spirit 
Runways 8L/26R (2,743 meters)

8R/26L (3,048 meters)

9L/27R (3,776 meters)

9R/27L (2,743 meters)

10/28 (2,743 meters)

Frontier Airlines at ATL
Image: Aero Icarus | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Nomenclature 
  • The airport is named after William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, two former mayors of Atlanta.
ATC Tower 
  • The ATL Tower is the highest ATC facility in the United States.
  • It was built in 2006 
  • opened with the airport’s southerly runway (10/28)
Additional services
  • showcasing outstanding artwork for the almost 300,000 visitors it receives every day
  • The airport features a permanent art program that is implemented and maintained by the Department.
  • At ATL, agriculture detecting dogs is particularly unique.

3. Tokyo Airport

Tokyo Intl Airport (Haneda) – the busiest airport in Japan for February 2025. 
Image: Syced | Wikimedia Commons
Airport Tokyo International Airport / Haneda Airport (HND)
Seats 4,222,709
Ranking for the same month in 2024 3
Shanghai Airlines at Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport
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Airlines with hubs at HND
  • All Nippon Airways 
  • Japan Airlines 
Airlines with an operating base at HND
  • Air Do
  • Skymark Airlines 
  • StarFlyer  
Runways 16R/34L (3,000m) 

16L/34R(3,360m)

04/22(2,500m) 

05/23 (2,500m)

Airbus A350-941 of Japan Airlines at HND
Image: Windmemories | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Tokyo International Airport 

Regional Competitor Narita International Airport (NRT) serving the Greater Tokyo Area
Historical Background 
  • It was constructed in 1931, during the Empire War era
  • General Douglas MacArthur ordered Haneda to be turned over to the occupation forces (September 12, 1945)
  • Locals were forced to leave the region for development projects, including enlarging a runway, and renamed it Haneda Army Base Airport.
Additional services
  • Terminals 1 and 2 as well as the International Terminal are the locations of the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu train stops.
  • There is a shopping department 
  • There is a view tower named Mori Tower  

4. Shanghai Airport

Aerial View of Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Image:Nkon21 | Wikimedia Commons
Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seats 3,993,388
Ranking for the same month in 2024 4
Delta Airline at PVG
Image: Vince Lam |Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at PVG
  • Air China 
  • China Cargo Airlines 
  • China Eastern Airlines 
  • China Southern Airlines 
  • DHL Aviation 
  • FedEx Express
  • Juneyao air 
  • Shanghai Airlines 
  • Suparna Airlines UPS Airlines 
Airlines with an operating base at PVG
  • Hainan Airlines 
  • Spring Airlines 
Runways 17L/35R (4,000m) 

16R/34L (3,800m)

17R/35L (3,400m) 

16L/34R (3,800m) 

15/33 (3,400m)

Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at PVG
Image: kitmasterbloke | Wikimedia Commons

5. Heathrow Airport

External View of London Heathrow Airport
Image: Warren Rohner | Wikimedia Commons
Airport London Heathrow Airport ( LHR) 
Seats 3.857,036
Ranking for the same month in 2024 5

 

Outeniqua at Heathrow
Image:Martin Addison | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at LHR
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • British airways 
Built 1929
Runways 09L/27R (3,902m)

09R/27L (3,6660m)

 

Let’s have a look at the unique features of London Heathrow Airport,

Fly destination
  • With a global network of more than 218 destinations, Heathrow is the largest port in the United Kingdom in terms of value.
Terminals 
  • Queen Elizabeth II herself opened Terminal 2, popularly referred to as the “Queen’s terminal,” in 2014. 
  • When Terminal 3 was opened in 1961, it was known as the Oceanic Terminal.
  • The terminal 5 measures 353,020 square metres which is the same size as 50 football pitches
Additional services
  • There is a multi-faith prayer room
  •  Counselling room in each terminal

6. Dallas Airport

DFW Terminals ACD View from Takeoff
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Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Seats 3,686,564
Ranking for the same month in 2024 6
American Airlines 757-223 lands as American Airlines 777 is taxing out at DFW
Image:Grant Wickes | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at DFW
  • American Airlines 
  • Ameriflight
  • Southern Airways Express
  • UPS Airlines 
Airlines with an operating base at DFW
  • Frontier Airlines 
  • Spirit Airlines 
Runways 13L/31R ( 2,743m)

13R/31L (2,835m) 

17L/35R (2,591m)

17C/35C (4,084m)

17R/35L (4,084m)

18L/36R (4,085m)

18R/36L (4,085m)

Spirit Airlines at DFW
Image: G B_NZ | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,

Fly destination
  • It serves over 260 destinations globally, spanning five continents
Terminals 
  • Travelers can use the DFW Yoga Studio at Terminal D for free.
  • It also offers a Minute Suites Location
  • Art Exhibitions Throughout the Terminal
Additional services
  • There are 37,521 public parking spots.
  • There are six police substations and six fire stations at DFW Airport.
  • The airport holds its own ZIP code

7. Istanbul Airport

Terminal of New Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul
Image: A.Savin |Wikimedia Commons
Airport Istanbul Airport (IST)
Seats 3,616,029
Ranking for the same month in 2024 7
Airbus A320 ATA Airlines at IST
Image: Colin Cooke Photo | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at IST
  • Turkish Airlines 
  • Turkish Cargo 
Airlines with an operating base at IST
  • Pegasus Airlines 
Runways 16L/34R (3,750m)

16R/34L 3,750(m) 

17L/35R (4,100m)

17R/35L (4,084m)

17R/35L (4,100m)

18/36 ( 3,060m)

Two Turkish Airlines and a SU-GEB at IST
Image:Eric Salard | wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Istanbul Airport,

Pharmacies & Airport Medical Center
  • There are three pharmacies on the departure floor.
  •  Free blood pressure screenings are available to those over 65.
Airport Security and Airside Safety
  • Airport also implements improvement procedures
  • Distributes NOTAMs to maintain current information
  • Conducts on-site examinations of accidents and incidents
Additional services
  • The airport has a 1,00aqm museum, making it the world’s largest airport museum.
  • There are five kids’ playgrounds throughout the airport.
  • Pet rooms / Pet relief areas

8. Delhi Airport

Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal 3
Image: Ravi Dwivedi | Wikimedia Commons
Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport ( DEL)
Seats 3,613,762
Ranking for the same month in 2024 8
AIR INDIA BOEING 777-300ER AT DEL
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Airlines with hubs at DEL
  • Air India 
  • Quikjet Airlines 
  • Alliance Air
  • FedEx Express 
Airlines with an operating base at DEL
  • Air India Express
  • IndiGo 
  • Zoom Air 
  • SpiceJet
Runways 09/27  (2,816m)

10/28 (3,813m)

11R/29L (4,430m) 

11L/29R (4,400m)

Indigo aircraft at Delhi Airport Terminal 1
Image:Ravi Dwivedi | Wikimedia Commons

A spokesperson for the airport was quoted in The Hindustan Times about the importance of the airport to the region (and the nation as a whole):

“Of all the long-haul destinations from India, 88% are connected from Delhi and 56% of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India, operate from Delhi. Around 42% long-haul passengers from India chose Delhi 9. Guangzhou airport as their gateway.”

9. Guangzhou Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Image:Jacky Cheung | Wikimedia Commons
Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Seats 3,613,684
Ranking for the same month in 2024 9
Air New Zealand at CAN
Image:Lhzss8 | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at CAN
  • 9 Air
  • China SouthernAirlines 
  • Hainan Airlines
  • FedEx Express 
  • Shenzhen Airlines 
Focus City for China Eastern Airlines
Runways 01L/19R (3,400m)

01R/19L (3,600m)

02L/20R (3,800m)

02R/20L (3,800m)

Interior of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 1‎
Photo: 钉钉 | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport,

Historical Background 
  • The old Baiyun opened in 1932
  • The old Baiyun Airport opened in 2004 due to the lack of expansion 
  • The airport is also called “New Baiyun” to distinguish it from the previous airport
Airport transport
  • 10 non-stop bus lines
  • 24 x 7 services of taxi in the taxi lines outside the Main Terminal Hall 1
  • Metro Line 3
Additional services
  • Mini Hotel: located at B1 gate of the Main Terminal
  • Disabled services: wheelchair and buggy rental services available

10. Beijing Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport
Image:Romain Pontida | Wikimedia Commons
Airport Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Seats 3,534,883
Ranking for the same month in 2024 10
Beijing Capital International Airport Control Tower
Image: Don Ramey Logan | Wikimedia Commons
Airlines with hubs at PEK
  • Air China
  • SF Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
Airlines with an operating base at PEK
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shandong Airlines 
Runways 18L/36R (3,810m)

18R/36L (3,445m)

01/19 (3,810m)

Sichuan Airlines | Airbus A330-243 at Beijing Capital International Airport
Image:byeangel | Wikimedia Commons

Let’s have a look at the unique features of Beijing Capital International Airport,

Regional Competitor
Transportation
  • Beijing Airport Express.
  • Shuttle buses to move between terminals
  • Rail to the city center by Beijing Airport Express
Additional services
  • Car Rental
  • Mobile Phone Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Currency Exchange
  • Business Center

 

[The data related to the number of seats and the comparison of the rank with previous year was taken from OAG]

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