The world’s busiest airport in 2024 is in the U.S.

As you may have noticed, this past year was a very busy year for airports, especially over the holidays. Aviation analytics firm OAG has released its hefty 2024 report, and it reveals that the busiest airport in the world is right here in the U.S.

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) retained its crown as the world’s busiest airport, welcoming an impressive 62.7 million travelers through its terminals. These numbers mark a 2% capacity increase compared to 2023, solidifying its dominance in global air travel.

ATL bested Dubai International Airport (DXB), which came in second with 60.2 million seats in 2024. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) rounded out the top three with 55.2 million passengers.

Back in the U.S., with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ranked as the fifth busiest airport worldwide and second in the U.S. Denver International Airport (DEN) followed closely, coming in sixth globally, while Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) landed at number 10. The five busiest airports in the U.S. are ATL, DFW, DEN, ORD and LAX.

Across the board, 2024 marked a record-breaking year for passenger volume in the U.S., with the TSA reporting all-time highs, especially during peak travel periods like Thanksgiving and the winter holidays.

Atlanta’s consistent top ranking underscores its importance as a global travel hub, connecting millions of travelers to destinations around the world and proving that the world of air travel continues to soar.

Busiest airports in the U.S. in 2024

1. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International
2. Dallas Dallas/Fort Worth International
3. Denver International
4. Chicago O'Hare International
5. Los Angeles International
6. New York J F Kennedy International
7. Las Vegas Harry Reid International
8. Charlotte
9. Orlando International
10. Miami International

Busiest airports in the world in 2024

1. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International
2. Dubai International
3. Tokyo International (Haneda)
4. London Heathrow
5. Dallas Dallas/Fort Worth International
6. Denver International
7. Guangzhou Baiyun International (CN)
8. Istanbul Airport
9. Shanghai Pudong International
10. Chicago O'Hare International