Expedition To The Largest Airports In The World

Thanks to the Wright brothers, we are living in an age where airplanes and airports exist. The invention of airplanes has completely transformed how we travel to different destinations. And so are airports. They are essential not just as homes where airports land or return to. But also for the growth of the economy and offering services to passengers for a comfortable journey.

Talking about airports, do you know which is the largest airport that exists on Earth? If this question piqued your interest, keep reading to uncover the largest airport in the world and dig deeper into its amazing facts.

The Largest Airport In The World

If you were to identify the biggest airport by size, the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, would steal the crown. It takes up a huge space of 1,92,000 acres of land. However, if compared on the basis of passenger capacity, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will be in the lead. Let’s look at the specifics of each of the airports.

Airport Name	King Fahd International Airport/ Dammam International Airport	Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Airport Code	DMM	ATL
Area It Covers	1,92,000 acres	4,700 acres
Passenger Capacity	9,690,000+	104,653,451
Address Of The Airport	King Fahd Road, King Fahd International Airport, Dammam 32567, Saudi Arabia	6000 N Terminal Pkwy Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA 30320, United States
Official Website	kfia.gov.sa	https://www.atl.com/

Did You Know These Facts About DMM Airport?

Here are some quick facts you need to know about the world’s largest airport by size.

• The King Fahd Airport is about 35 km from downtown Dammam and will take you approximately 26 minutes to reach there.
• This airport serves around 10 million passengers around the year.
• It initially used to serve as the airbase for the US military during the Gulf War.
• It began commercial operations on 28 November 1999.
• It houses three terminals. One is for passengers occupying 3.42 million square miles, another is for Aramco employees, and yet the third one is for the Saudi royal family.
• It is the primary hub for Flynas, Flyadeal, and Aramco airlines.

Did You Know These Facts About ATL Airport?

Don’t forget to skip reading about the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

• The busiest airport in the world, serving around 104 million passengers every year.
• You can find it within 10 miles of a ride from downtown Atlanta.
• It comprises one domestic and one international terminal that is subdivided into 7 concourses. 
• To ensure you don’t get lost amidst the labyrinth between its 192 gates, take the underground ‘Plane train’ that connects to all its concourses.
• Primarily serves Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.

Other Large Airports On The List

If you are wondering How Many Airports are there in The USA and those too the large ones, the list below will have your questions answered. You just learned about two of the largest airports in the world. There are some other airports that are big enough to be looked upon.

Name of the busiest Airports	Location	Passenger Capacity
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport	Atlanta, Georgia	104,653,451
Dubai International Airport	Garhoud, Dubai	86,994,365
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport	Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas	81,755,538
Heathrow Airport	Hillingdon, London	79,183,364
Tokyo Haneda Airport	Ōta, Tokyo	78,719,302
Denver International Airport	Denver, Colorado	77,837,917
Istanbul Airport	Arnavutköy, Istanbul	76,027,321
Los Angeles International Airport	Los Angeles, California	75,050,875
O’Hare International Airport	Chicago, Illinois	73,894,226
Indira Gandhi International Airport	Palam, Delhi	72,214,841

Denver International Airport (DEN)

You can call the DEN Airport the second largest in the world. However, it is the largest from the perspective of the US, covering around 33,536 acres of land. It is a treat for the eyes of art enthusiasts as it is filled with paintings, murals, and sculptures. It also has outdoor patios for passengers to relax at odd times of traveling.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

You will find this airport at the heart of the Dallas and Fort Worth cities of Texas. It holds the third position not just as the biggest but also as the busiest. It stretches around 1700 acres of land. However, it is first in one aspect, and that is in being carbon neutral.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

This airport has got its code from its former name when it was known as ‘Lord McCoy Air Force Base’ and has kept it since then. It is yet another grand airport spanning 13,440 acres on the lands of Florida. At present, this airport is the seventh busiest, and it keeps getting busier with time. Who knows, one day, it will be at the top of the list of the busiest airports.

The Expedition Concludes

Isn’t it fascinating how your curiosity took you from one question to discovering a whole lot about some of the world’s largest airports? Reading this guide hasn’t just fed your inquisitiveness, but from this, you learned something new. You can apply this newfound knowledge to plan your air tours in the future with more insight. Till then, keep asking questions, look for answers, and grow your interest and knowledge in aviation.

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