The US alone has around 20.000 airports. Approximately 14.400 of those are private, while 5.000+ are public. And because of this vast number, the US boasts some of the biggest and busiest airports in the world.
In today’s article, we’ll focus on the five biggest airports in the US based on their surface, and the five busiest based on the number of passengers passing through them each year. Let’s get right into it.
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Biggest Airports in the US
It’s common knowledge that airports in the United States are, on average, significantly larger, have more entrances and exits, and see a much higher volume of people daily and yearly than in Europe, for example.
Let’s take a look at the biggest airports in the US.
1. Denver International Airport, DEN
In terms of total land area, Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest airport in the United States that extends across a total area of more than 137.8 square kilometres. Because of its vastness, a tunnel train runs between the main terminal and concourses A, B, and C. The airport’s rooftop is covered in 34 white tents made of fibreglass to simulate the snowy mountains in Colorado.
More than 69 million people travelled through Denver International Airport in 2019. During 2020, the number dropped to 33,7 million passengers, mainly due to the pandemic.
How to Get There
Taxis, ridesharing services, and public transportation are just some of the numerous options for getting to and from the airport. The commuter train on the A Line operated by the Regional Transportation District is the quickest and most cost-effective means of transportation, with departures every 15 to 30 minutes. In addition, the SkyRide bus service can take you to the airport from the city’s central business district.
Car Rentals
Visitors to Colorado may choose from more than ten different car rental companies when they arrive at Denver International Airport:
- Thrifty Car Rental
- Alamo Rent A Car
- Budget Rent A Car
- Avis Rent A Car
- Enterprise Rent A Car
- Dollar Rent A Car
- Hertz Rent A Car
- Fox Rent A Car
- Payless Rent A Car
- National Rent A Car
- Sixt Rent A Car
Taxi and Shared-Ride Services
The following taxi companies are readily available at Denver International Airport and can take passengers downtown in 30 minutes:
- All Cities Taxi
- Alpine Taxi Inc.
- Denver Taxi Inc.
- Denver Yellow Cab.
- Freedom Cabs Inc.
- Green Taxi Cooperative
- Metro Taxi / Taxi Fiesta
- Trans Voyage Taxi
- Union Taxi Cooperative
Passengers can also use shuttle services and buses to and from the airport. For more information, you can follow this link.
Flights
The following airlines operate from and to Denver International Airport:
- Aer Lingus, ATI – Air Transport Internationa, China Airlines, Brussels Airlines
- Allegiant Air, China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines
- Asiana Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic
- Avianca, Cayman Airways, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific
- AeroMexico, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Denver Air Connection
- Air China, El Al Israel Airlines, Copa Airlines, Singapore Airlines
- Fiji Airways, Air Europa, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Jordanian
- Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc, Southern Airways Express, Gulf Air
- Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand
- Spirit, Air France, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Swift Air
- Sun Country, Alaska Airlines, ITA Airways, Finnair
- Flexjet, Gol, Air Tahiti Nui, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal
- Icelandair, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Volaris
- SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, JAL – Japan Airlines, Lufthansa
- Virgin Australia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, WestJet
- JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, LOT Polish Airlines
- Korean Air, NetJets Aviation, LATAM Airlines, Qantas
Airport Services
Passengers can find the following amenities and services at Denver International Airport:
- Currency and financial services
- Water bottle filling stations
- Meet and assist services
- Religious – prayer room
- Information assistance
- Playground for children
- Dedicated area for pets
- Bag check service
- Battery charging
- Lost and found
- Nursing rooms
- Smoking areas
- Mail services
- Hotels
Lounges
While passengers are waiting for their flights at Denver International Airport, they can access the following private lounges designed for comfort.
Concourse A:
- Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- USO Lounge
Concourse B:
- United Airlines United Club (Pop Up) (Gate B59)
- United Airlines United Club (Gate B32)
- Sweetwater Mountain Taphouse
- United Airlines United Club (Gate B44)
Concourse C:
- The Centurion Lounge
Food
Brother’s BBQ, Chick-fil-A, Aviator’s Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que, Cantina Grill, Crú Food and Wine Bar, Pizza Hut Tuk Tuk, and Say, Si Bon! are just a few locally focused eating and retail establishments travellers can find at DEN.
Hotels
The Westin Denver International Airport Hotel is close to Denver International Airport’s primary terminal.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Denver International Airport
- Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport
Terminals
The only terminal building at this airport is referred to as the Jeppesen Terminal. Its West Side and East Side are separated by the baggage claim area and check-in desks to make it easier for passengers to navigate their way through the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature DEN is a fixed-base operator that offers its services at DIA.
Other FBOs nearby are:
2. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, DFW
The excellent location of Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport places it in an ideal position in the centre of the United States, covering an area of 70 square kilometres.
In 2019, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport served 75 million passengers. Due to the catastrophe caused by the coronavirus in 2020, the airport only processed less than 40 million passengers, and in 2021 the numbers increased to 62,5 million.
How to Get There
DFW Airport is 10 kilometres from downtown Dallas. Depending on the traffic, driving takes about 30 minutes. The DART Light Rail connects the central business district to DFW airport at 15- to 30-minute intervals.
Car Rentals
Within 7 to 10 minutes on foot from the terminal, the following rent-a-car companies start at $42 (£34.5) per day:
- Advantage
- Enterprise
- Budget
- Alamo
- Dollar
- Avis
- EZ
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Thrifty
- National
- Payless
Taxi
Taxis are a comfortable, safe, and speedy method of transportation. Dallas is 32 km from Fort Worth Airport by cab, while Fort Worth is 38 km.
Flights
DFW Airport’s five terminals serve 200 domestic and international flights and the following airlines operate from them:
- Fiji Airways, Gol, Finnair, Iberia, Flexjet
- Icelandair, Frontier Airlines, ITA Airways
- Gulf Air, Aer Lingus, Copa Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic, Thai Airways International, Viva Aerobus
- Aerolineas Argentinas, China Eastern Airlines, AeroMexico
- Air Canada, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Denver Air Connection, El Al Israel Airlines
- Emirates, LATAM Airlines
- JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways
- LOT Polish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, RwandAir
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Silk Way West
- Singapore Airlines, Spirit, Malaysia Airlines
- Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country
- National Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Qantas
- Asiana Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, SWISS
- Virgin Australia, Boutique Air, WestJet, United Airlines
- Cathay Pacific, Avianca, Volaris, Austrian Airlines, EVA Air
- Etihad Airways, Oman Air, TAP Air Portugal, NetJets Aviation
- Brussels Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand
- China Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, ATI – Air Transport International, Lufthansa
- American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, All Nippon Airways – ANA, British Airways
- LATAM Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, National Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines, Korean Air
- Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Kenya Airways
American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Ameriflight, and UPS Airlines use the Dallas Fort Worth Airport as a hub for their operations. Travellers can search for the arriving and departing flights on the DFW website.
Airport Services
The following services are available to passengers at DFW Airport:
- Interfaith chaplaincy
- Restaurants and food
- Chapel
- Children’s play area
- Shoeshine
- Showers
- Animal relief areas
- Office workstation
- Currency exchange
- US mail drop box
- Shops and stores
- ATMs
- Lost and found
- WI-FI
- Luggage carts
- Nursing room
- Yoga studio
- Travelers aid
- Pharmacy
- Barbershop
- Pet hotel
- Hair Salon by Xpresspa
Terminals
Terminal A
Passengers will discover restaurants, duty-free, cosmetics, and convenience stores at this terminal. Passengers can only board American Airlines flights at Terminal A.
Terminal B
Terminal B has restaurants, stores, and newsstands. This terminal also has a USO (United Service Organizations), which is famous for bringing American culture and celebrities to deployed service troops as a way to cheer them up, and helps keep American members of the armed forces by maintaining relationships with loved ones back home. Passengers can only board American Eagle flights at Terminal B.
Terminal C
This section has beauty products stores, newsstands, candy shops, spas, and a lounge. Passengers can only board American Airlines flights at Terminal C.
Terminal D
American Airlines utilises Terminal D in addition to Air France, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Japan Airlines. Passengers will find duty-free stores, kiosks, gift shops, travel essentials, food, souvenirs, and lounges.
Terminal E
American, Alaska, Delta, United, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines serve DFW Terminal E. Passengers will find dining options, and several corner shops and retailers are nearby for last-minute vacation supplies and gifts.
Lounges
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport features the following lounges:
Terminal A
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- Minute Suites
Terminal B
- USO Lounge
- Gameway Lounge
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- Be Relax Spa
Terminal C
- American Airlines Admirals Club
Terminal D
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- American Airlines Flagship Lounge
- The Centurion Lounge
- Minute Suites
- Capital One Lounge
- Qatar Airways Lounge
- Lufthansa Lounge
- The Club at DFW
- Emirates Lounge
- Be Relax Spa
Terminal E
- Gameway Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- United Club
- Delta Sky Club
Food
At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, travellers can relax at The Spa Here, shop at 7-Eleven, and dine at Cantina Laredo.
You can see the complete list of places to dine, relax, and shop at the following link.
Hotels
Hotels near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are:
- Clarion Inn & Suites DFW North
- Grand Hyatt DFW Airport
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Irving/DFW Airport North
- Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving
Private Jet Terminal
DFW Airport has seven runways and supports private jets on them. DFW Corporate AV is an FBO at the airport that serves private jet flyers.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- Signature Flight Support
- Jet Aviation
- Business Jet Center
- Million Air
- Atlantic Aviation DAL
- Galaxy FBO
- Alliance Aviation Services
- Harrison Aviation – Arlington
- Harrison Aviation – Spinks
- Ambassador Jet
- Texas Jet
- Jet Access
- American Aero FTW
- US Trinity Aviation
- US Jet Center
3. Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located 9 km southeast of Orlando’s downtown area and covers an area of 51 square kilometres. The airport was built to be environmentally-friendly and convenient, and represents Central Florida’s unique aesthetics and atmosphere.
How to Get There
Passengers can use shuttles, ridesharing, taxis, limousines, rental automobiles, or public transportation to Orlando Airport.
Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests don’t have to pay for the airport transfer, thanks to Disney’s Magical Express.
You may view all available transportation alternatives and associated costs by clicking on the following link.
Car Rentals
The following Orlando vehicle rental companies are located at the airport for passengers’ convenience:
- Sixt
- Alamo
- Advantage
- Budget
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Dollar
- Hertz
- EZ
- Payless
- National
- Thrifty
Shuttle Service, Taxi, and Bus Services
Mears Travel & Tourism Services (MDS) provides ground transportation to various destinations across Orlando. The options available to passengers include shuttle vans, vehicles, and limos.
Orlando’s taxis are swift and reliable, and available 24/7. Orlando Airport is 20 minutes from downtown Orlando.
Travellers also have the option of taking a bus or an Uber, which are more affordable than taking a taxi to the airport. Bus no. 11 takes roughly 40 minutes direct.
Flights
Airlines that operate from the Orlando International Airport are:
- American Airlines, ATI – Air Transport Internationa, Cathay Pacific, Avianca
- Asiana Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Austrian Airlines
- Boutique Air, Fiji Airways, Icelandair, JAL – Japan Airlines, Finnair
- British Airways, Aerolineas Argentinas, Flexjet, ITA Airways, Gol
- Gulf Air, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia, Aer Lingus, AeroMexico, United Airlines, Korean Air
- Air New Zealand, Southern Airways Express, Turkish Airlines
- JetBlue Airways, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways International
- Viva Aerobus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SWISS, EVA Air
- Volaris, Air France, TAP Air Portugal, LATAM Airlines
- Kenya Airways, Singapore Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines
- Spirit, Lufthansa, Air Tahiti Nui, China Eastern Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Oman Air
- National Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Qantas
- China Southern Airlines, NetJets Aviation, China Airlines
- Pakistan International Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Denver Air Connection
- Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, El Al Israel Airlines
- Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways
Airport Services
Orlando International Airport provides the following services to its passengers:
- Adult changing tables
- Hidden disabilities Sunflower Program
- Curbside check-in
- Service animal relief areas
- Ground transportation
- Information booths
- Mobility devices
- Luggage carts
- Hotel
- Phones
- Parking
- Skycaps
- Wheelchairs
- Shops and restaurants
- Payphones / phone cards
- Traveller assistance
- Business facilities
- Pets amenities
- Medical walk-in service
- Shoeshine
- Airport spa
For more information, visit the airport’s website by clicking on this link.
Food
The airport has more than 150 restaurants and shops that passengers can explore. They can choose from McDonald’s, Nature’s Table, Bananas, Burger King, and many others.
Hotels
Because it’s located inside the terminal at MCO, the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is the best option for those who need to stay the night at an airport hotel.
The following hotels are located less than five kilometres away:
- Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport Hotel
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport North
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport
Terminals
Passengers will find the following three terminals at the airport:
Terminal A
This airport terminal is called the Northern Side. Gates 1 to 29 is where Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, CanJet, JetBlue, and Miami Air operate; and gates 100 to 129 are for AirTran, Virgin America, and Southwest Airlines.
Terminal B
Terminal B, popularly known as the South Side, is home to Airside 3 and gates 30 to 59, utilised by the following airlines:
- Bahamasair,
- Continental,
- Spirit Airlines,
- Aer Lingus,
- Sun Country,
- Frontier,
- United,
- US Airways.
Air France, British Airways, AeroMexico, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, TAM, and Delta Airlines are some of the airlines that operate from gates 70-99, located at Airside 4.
Terminal C
The fall of 2022 saw the beginning of operations at MCO Terminal C. Aer Lingus, British Airways, Emirates, Caribbean, Lufthansa, Icelandair, JetBlue, Norse, and Gol are some of the airlines that use this airport’s boarding gates, which range from C230 to C248.
Lounges
MCO offers the following lounges to its passengers:
Terminal A
- The Club MCO
- USO Lounge
Terminal B
- Delta Sky Club
- Admirals Club
- The Club MCO
- United Club
Terminal C
- Plaza Premium Lounge
Private Jet Terminal
At this time, there are no limitations placed on whether or not a private jet can land at Orlando International Airport. In addition to the four runways, there is also a helipad on the top. There are two full-service FBOs, Atlantic Aviation and Sheltair Aviation Services.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- Orlando Executive Airport
- Signature Flight Support Orlando (MCO)
- Space Coast Executive Jet Center
- Odyssey Aviation
- US Aviation Jet
- Million Air Orlando
You can find a virtual tour of the airport, public art, security tips, terminal maps, and everything you need to know to get around at one of the world’s biggest airports on the following link.
4. Chicago O’Hare International Airport, ORD
O’Hare International Airport, also known as the Chicago Airport, is situated in Chicago, Illinois, approximately 27 kilometres northwest of the Chicago Loop. It’s 29.1 square kilometres in size and provides service to the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
In 2019, 84,65 million people passed through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, a decreased number of 30,86 million passengers in 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis, and more than 54 million passengers in 2021.
How to Get There
Various public transportation options are available to travellers to and from O’Hare International Airport. Travelling is made simple and affordable by public transit options, including the “L” trains operated by the CTA and Metra, buses, and a large number of airport shuttles, as well as regional buses.
Car Rentals
The following automobile rental providers operate within Chicago O’Hare International Airport:
- Exotic Car Collection
- Enterprise
- Budget
- National
- Alamo
- Dollar
- ACE
- Avis
- EZ
- Fox
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Payless
- Routes
- Thrifty
Taxi
Passengers need only thirty minutes to go from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport, but there is a consistently heavy volume of traffic in Chicago. Travellers can find the following taxi companies at Chicago O’Hare International Airport:
- 303 Taxi
- Airport Taxi O’Hare
- OnCabs Chicago
- Ohare Airport Tax
- Metro Yellow Cabi
Airlines
The following airlines operate to and from O’Hare International Airport:
- Denver Air Connection, Emirates, Finnair, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aer Lingus
- Egyptair, Frontier Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Flexjet
- Gol, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, Austrian Airlines
- Etihad Airways, Asiana Airlines, AeroMexico, JAL – Japan Airlines
- EVA Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Baltic, Fiji Airways, ITA Airways
- Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia, Kalitta Air, Cape Air
- Korean Air, Avianca, LOT Polish Airlines, National Airlines
- Azul, British Airways, Malaysia Airlines, LATAM Airlines
- Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Oman Air
- NetJets Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Pakistan International Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
- Qantas, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Copa Airlines, Air China, Delta Air Lines, Volaris
- Air Canada, SWISS, Thai Airways International
- Air Europa, Uzbekistan Airways, TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Air New Zealand
- United Airlines, Air France, Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin Australia, All Nippon Airways – ANA
- WestJet, Air India, American Airlines, RwandAir
- Air Tahiti Nui, Royal Jordanian, Alaska Airlines
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Silk Way West, Southern Airways Express
- Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Spirit
- Sun Country, Swift Air, Suparna Airlines
Airport Services
At Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, passengers will find the following services and amenities:
- Art exhibitions – public art program
- Passenger assistance program
- Business and meeting rooms
- Food, restaurants, and stores
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes
- Currency exchange
- Aeroponic garden
- Medical services
- Lost and found
- Power stations
- Yoga room
- Duty-Free
- Chapel
- ATMs
- Travelers aid
- Nursery rooms
- Convention space
- Passenger paging
Hotels
The Hilton Hotel at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is within the airport’s facilities, just a short distance from Terminals 1-3, and is accessible on foot. The hotel also features a link to the CTA Blue Line train, making reaching the central business district simple.
Other hotels nearby are:
- The Sonesta Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont is located around 2.7 kilometres from O’Hare International Airport.
- The Rose Hotel, a Chicago institution Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is 3.1 kilometres from O’Hare International Airport.
- Chicago Sheraton Suites Hotel O’Hare is located 2.7 kilometres from O’Hare International Airport.
Terminals
The amenities at O’Hare International Airport are spread out along the complex in the shape of a semicircle created by the airport’s four passenger terminals.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is one of the three domestic terminals where United Airlines operates all of its domestic flights and international departures. United Airlines calls this airport its base.
Here, passengers will find the check-in counters, access to 55 gateways for departures, a direct link with the highway, the Airport Transit System (ATS), and the ground transportation area.
Terminal 2
Designed in the form of the letter V, Terminal 2 is the second terminal for domestic flights.
Passengers will find the baggage claim, ground transportation, and several different CTA trains to the city available at Terminal 2. The Hotel Hilton is situated close to the airport’s check-in and parking facilities, as well as the gates E1 to E17, F1 to F12, F14 to F17, F19 to F26, and F28.
Terminal 3
At the third domestic terminal, passengers will find the baggage claim area and access to ground transportation, departure gates, and the Pedestrian Tunnel Level that connects Terminal 3 with Terminals 2 and 1.
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 at O’Hare Airport is the only terminal that serves only international passengers. Terminal 5 has a baggage claim and arrivals area, an ATS railway station, several alternatives for ground transportation, and areas for purchasing tickets and checking in for flights.
Lounges
For travellers’ relaxation, O’Hare Airport features the following lounges:
Terminal 1
United Airlines United Club
United Airlines Polaris Lounge
Terminal 2
USO Lounge
Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
United Airlines United Club
Terminal 3
American Airlines Admirals Club
American Airlines Flagship Lounge
USO American Airlines Cyber Canteen Center
Terminal 5
Swissport Lounge
British Airways Terraces Lounge
British Airways First Lounge
SWISS First Class Lounge
SAS Lounge
Food
Berghoff Cafe, Stefani’s Tuscany Cafe, Goose Island, Reggio’s Pizza Express, Connect to Chicago, Dunkin’, Subway, Bubbles, Prairie Tap, Starbucks, Garrett Popcorn Shops, McDonald’s, and Jamba are part of the 50+ restaurants and bars at the airport.
You can visit the following link for the complete list of eateries available to all passengers.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature Flight Support is the only FBO operating at ORD.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- revv Aviation
- J.A. Air Cente
- A & M Aviation
- Atlantic Aviation
- DuPage Flight Center
- Cardinal Aircraft Service
- Village of Lake in the Hills
- Joliet Regional Port District
- Hawthorne Global Aviation Services
5. Los Angeles International Airport, LAX
The primary international airport servicing the Greater Los Angeles Area and the state of California is Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Passengers can find the airport in the southwestern part of Los Angeles, approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. The airport spans 14 sq km. Because of its extensive links to Latin America and Asia, Los Angeles International Airport has earned the reputation of being the “Gateway to the Pacific Rim.” Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Polar Air Cargo use Los Angeles International Airport as a hub for their operations.
In 2019, the Los Angeles International Airport served 88 million passengers. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of passengers who passed through the airport in 2020 was much lower, less than 29 million. In 2021, LAX Airport reported over 48 million passengers.
How to Get There
If passengers have a domestic flight, they should arrive at Los Angeles International Airport at least two hours before departure; if they fly internationally – at least three hours before departure. A Metro C Line (Green) will take passengers to the airport, where they can take the shuttle bus from Lot G to either of the terminals. The shuttle ride is free upon valid proof of their flight.
Car Rentals
When it comes to getting around Los Angeles, the most convenient choice travellers can make is to get a rental car. Los Angeles is spread out across a vast area, making it difficult for the city’s public transit system to link all of the city’s neighbourhoods. Passengers will find at least 40 different automobile rental companies at the Los Angeles International Airport; here are some recommendations:
- ACO Rent a Car Los Angeles
- ATWEST Rent a Car
- Avis
- Alamo
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Green Car Rental Los Angeles
- Interstate Car Rental
- Yesaway Car Rental
- Malibu Car Rental
- Midway
- National
- Priceless
- Hertz
- Sixt
- Thrifty
- Fox
Taxi
Travellers can reach Los Angeles International Airport from downtown Los Angeles in less than half an hour if there is no traffic. The following taxi companies operate at the airport:
- City Cab
- Yellow Cab
- Independent Tax
- LA Checker Cab
- Bell Cab Company
- United Checker Cab
- Beverly Hills Cab Company
- United Independent Taxi Drivers
- United Taxi of San Fernando Valley
Airlines
The following airlines operate to and from Los Angeles International Airport:
- Advanced Airlines, American Airlines, China Airlines, Allegiant Air
- Air Tahiti Nui, Cathay Pacific, JAL – Japan Airlines, Icelandair
- Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air, Brussels Airlines, JetBlue Airways
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, British Airways, Aircalin, Azul
- China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus
- China Southern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, JSX
- Condor, ATI – Air Transport Internationa, ITA Airways, Gol
- Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Egyptair
- Avianca, Hawaiian Airlines, Breeze Airways, Kalitta Air
- Avianca Costa Rica, Royal Air Maroc, Air Caraibes
- Aerolineas Argentinas, Qatar Airways, RwandAir
- AeroMexico, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Saudia
- Royal Jordanian, Air Canada, Qantas, Air China
- Shenzhen Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
- Singapore Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Oman Air
- Southern Airways Express, Korean Air, Emirates
- Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa, National Airlines
- NetJets Aviation, Pakistan International Airlines
- Perimeter Aviation, Air Europa, El Al Israel Airlines
- Philippine Airlines, Air France, Air Premia, ZIPAIR Tokyo
- Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines, Finnair
- Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Virgin Atlantic
- EVA Air, SriLankan Airlines, Flair Airlines
- Spirit, Sun Country, Virgin Australia, Volaris Costa Rica
- Aerobus, Volaris, Thai Airways International
- Volaris El Salvador, Xiamen Airlines, Turkish Airlines
- Vueling, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines
- TAP Air Portugal, WestJet, Swift Air, Flexjet
- SWISS, United Airlines, French bee, TACA
Airport Services
Passengers will find the following services and amenities at Los Angeles International Airport:
- Services for passengers with special needs or disabilities
- Baggage services, luggage storage, and luggage carts
- Food, restaurants, shops, and stores
- Free Wi-Fi available for 45 minutes
- ATMs and currency exchange
- Medical and first aid
- Lost and found
- Nursing room
- Duty Free
- Airport police
- Observation desk
- Cots and blankets
- Airport’s art program
- Smoking areas
- Mobile charging
- Information desk
- Shoe shine service
- Spa services
- Work stations
- Pet relief area
Hotels
Passengers can find a significant number of hotels within three kilometres or less of Los Angeles International Airport on some of the LAs boulevards:
- Sepulveda Boulevard
- Airport Boulevard
- La Cienega Boulevard
- Century Boulevard
- Manchester Boulevard
There is no transit hotel inside the boundaries of the airport; however, there are hotels closeby that accommodate short stays, such as:
- The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, which is approximately 1.1 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport.
- The Los Angeles International Airport, which is 1.8 kilometres from the Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX / Century Boulevard.
- The Fairmont Century Plaza, which is 12.9 kilometres away from Los Angeles International Airport.
Terminals
The terminals at Los Angeles Airport are laid out in a U configuration, with a four-minute walking time between adjacent ones.
Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal TBIT)
Terminal B, known as Tom Bradley International Terminal, is situated at the centre of the U-shaped collection of terminals that make up the Central Terminal Area (CTA). It’s estimated that over 10 million passengers per year can use the Tom Bradley International Terminal owing to its size.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at LAX is part of the North Terminals, including Terminals 2 and 3. It features a luggage claim area, ground transportation, and a check-in and boarding area. In addition, many services are available to passengers, and here’s where they can find boarding gates 9, 10, 13–15, 11-12A, 16-17A, 11B, and 17B.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 handles flights from all around the world and is a part of the North Terminals, including Terminals 1 and 3. Passengers will find the luggage claim area, check-in counters, Arrivals Level, Departures Level, and gates 21–28.
Terminal 3
Delta Air Lines is the main airline that utilises Terminal 3 along with Interjet, Virgin Australia, Avianca, and Copa Airlines. Travellers will find the luggage claim area, ground transportation, check-in and ticketing, security, and gates 30–139.
Terminal 4
Los Angeles International Airport’s Terminal 4, is for American Airlines flights only. Passengers will find the baggage claim area, arrivals area, gates 40–49, and some airport services.
Terminal 5
There are 15 gates in Terminal 5, serving international and local carriers. Here, passengers will find ground transportation, lobby and baggage claim area, boarding and ticketing counters, and gates 50A, 51A, 54A, 55A, 50B, 51B, 53A, 53B, 54B, and 56 – 59.
Terminal 6
Some domestic and international flights depart from Terminal 6. Here, passengers will find Sunset Boulevard, which features several eating and clothing concessions, a baggage claim area, the Arrivals Level, ground transportation, boarding and ticketing counters, as well as gates 60-63, 64-65A, 68-69A, 64-65B, 68-69B, and 66-67.
Terminal 7
United Airlines and United Express flights all depart from Terminal 7. Here, passengers will find the baggage claim area, Arrivals Level, Departures Level, ATMs, information kiosks, baggage trolleys, VIP services, restaurants, and retail outlets. There are many ground transportation options. For boarding, gates 70-72A, 70-72B, 73, 74-77A, and 74- 77B are available.
Terminal 8
United Express and United Airlines operate their mainline flights out of Terminal 8. Passengers will find the baggage claim area, Arrivals Level, ground transportation, Departure Level, and gates 81 and 83 to 88.
Lounges
The following lounges are good places for travellers’ relaxation:
Regional Terminal
- American Airlines Admirals Club
International Terminal
- Los Angeles International Lounge
- Star Alliance Business Class Lounge
- Qantas Airways International First Lounge
- The Centurion Lounge
- Korean Air KAL Lounge
- Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
- oneworld International Business Lounge
- Star Alliance First Class Lounge
- Air New Zealand Elite Priority One Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
Terminal 2
- Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
- USO Lounges
Terminal 4
- American Airlines Flagship Lounge
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- American Airlines Flagship First Dining
Terminal 5
- American Airlines Admirals Club
Terminal 6
- Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Terminal 7
- United Airlines Polaris Lounge
- United Airlines United Club
Food
California Pizza Kitchen, Chick-fil-A, Rock & Brews, Urth Caffe & Bar LAX, The Coffee Bean, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Wolfgang Puck Bar And Pizza, Vanilla Bake Shop, Chaya, Starbucks, and Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung are part of more than 70 restaurants and bars at LAX.
You can see the complete list on the following airport map.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation are two FBOs operating at Los Angeles International Airport. Other FBOs nearby are:
- Jet Center Los Angeles
- Great American Aviation
- Hawthorne Hangar Operations
- Castle & Cooke Aviation
- Whiteman Airport Fuel
- South Bay Aviation
- Million Air BUR
- JFI JetCenter (Alerion Aviation)
- Jet Aviation
- The Park VNY
- Billion Air Aviation, Inc.
- General Aviation Co Inc.
- American Airports Corp.
Busiest Airports in the US
As you can see, the United States of America is home to some of the largest and busiest airports in the world. The following five airports in the United States handled the most passengers overall in 2021, making them the busiest airports in the country (in addition to the biggest).
1. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, ATL
Since 1998, Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport has held the title of the biggest and busiest airport in the US. It’s the primary hub for Delta Air Lines and serves as its headquarters, in addition to being home to this airline’s Techincal Operations Center
It’s hardly possible to cast doubt on the magnitude of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The complex spans 19 sq km, whereas the terminal portion is around one kilometre. In 2019, 110,53 million people travelled through Atlanta Airport, while in 2021, the airport served more than 54 million passengers.
How to Get There
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in the ATL Airport District and serves as the district’s primary airport. Travellers can access it using every kind of transportation either by highways or railroads.
The following link provides a detailed explanation of how to reach the airport. Moreover, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, often known as MARTA, runs the city of Atlanta’s urban transport network. You can follow this link for more precise information.
Car Rentals
The Rental Car Center is an establishment providing travellers with a one-stop location where they can find the following car rental companies:
- Airport Rent a Car
- Budget Car Rental
- Dollar Rent A Car
- Advantage
- Enterprise
- Alamo
- Avis
Limousine and Taxi
The Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and the surrounding areas are served by limousine transportation from more than 200 firms, both to and from the airport. Passengers are allowed to be dropped off at the terminal curbside by any limousine service licenced by the state. Only limousines authorised by Ground Transportation are allowed to pick up customers at the airport. The reservation process for all limousine services must take place in advance.
Passengers can reach the city centre in 16 to 20 minutes by taxi, which might be longer (20-40 minutes) owing to traffic. Several cab companies now service the Atlanta Airport:
- SK Taxi Service
- Yellow Cab of Atlanta
- Taxi Atlanta
- Atlanta Royal Cabbie
Airlines
The following airlines provide service to and from Atlanta International Airport to diverse locations worldwide:
- ITA Airways, Southern Airways Express, TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Spirit
- JetBlue Airways, Thai Airways International, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Swift Air, Vietnam Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
- SWISS, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Korean Air. LATAM Airlines
- Lufthansa, Allegiant Air, NetJets Aviation, Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin Australia, Royal Jordanian, Pakistan International Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc, WestJet, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines
- XOJET, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Oman Air, Gol
- Qantas, ATI – Air Transport Internationa, Asiana Airlines
- RwandAir, American Airlines, Breeze Airways
- Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Fiji Airways
- Flexjet, Hawaiian Airlines, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air
- Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, Finnair, Etihad Airways
- Frontier Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas
- Iberia, Air Europa, China Eastern Airlines
- Icelandair, Air France, Air New Zealand
- AeroMexico, China Southern Airlines
- Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui, Copa Airlines
- Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Azul
- China Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines
- Delta Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines
Airport Services
The following services and amenities are provided at the Atlanta International Airport:
- Assistance for passengers with special needs
- Automated Emergency Defibrillator (AED)
- Guest service representatives
- Banking facilities and ATM’s
- Service animal relief areas
- FedEx / UPS Drop Box
- Restaurants and cafes
- Currency exchange
- Smoking lounge
- XpresSpa
- Shoe shine
- Pet care
- Free Wi-Fi
- Nurse stations
- Business centre
- Interfaith chapel
- Shops and stores
- Lost and found
- Airport art
Hotels
Several hotels located within two or three minutes of the airport are accessible to passengers by the ATL SkyTrain, such as:
- The Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel
- Springhill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway
- The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway
Minute suits are available at the airport, where passengers will have a bed, TV, Wi-Fi.
Terminals
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has the following two terminals:
International Terminal
Although the Atlanta Domestic Terminal is separated into the North Terminal and the South Terminal, the North Terminal and the South Terminal are connected by the Atrium. This multi-level building houses a variety of services and facilities.
Domestic Terminal
The Atlanta International Terminal (also known as the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Terminal) handles all of the airport’s international arrivals and departures. It has boarding gates ranging from E1 up to E37, and from F1 all the way up to F14, and is divided into three floors.
Lounges
Travellers can find the following lounges at the airport:
Concourse B
Delta Sky Club
Minute Suites
Concourse F
The Club at ATL
Concourse T
Admirals Club
Minute Suites ATL
Delta Sky Club
United Club
Food
Within the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers can find the ATL Skypointe, a brand representing one of the most significant US and worldwide dining and shopping experiences. Some of more than 80 bars and restaurants at the airport are Gordon Biersch, McDonald’s, IHOP, Atlanta Hawks Bar and Grill, The Piano Bar, Shake Shack, Willy’s Mexicana Grill, Asian Chao, Krispy Kreme, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Starbucks, Five Guys, and The Original El Taco.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature Flight Support is the only FBO operating at the airport.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- Clairmont Services
- Peachtree City Airport Authority
- Peach State Airdrone
- Covington Municipal Airport
- Paulding Airport FBO
2. San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco (SFO)
San Francisco Airport (SFO) is the largest airport in the Northern California region, with 21.07 km2, and the primary international airport that serves the city of San Francisco.
Although it’s physically located in San Mateo County, the airport is under the management of San Francisco City and County. It’s situated 21 kilometres to the south of the city’s central business district.
In 2019, 57,5 million passengers passed through it, but because of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the number decreased to just 16,4 million passengers. In 2021, it increased to 24,3 million passengers.
How to Get There
The commute to and from SFO Airport is a breeze. Travellers have a variety of choices available, especially when using public transportation:
- SFO is connected to San Mateo County, the East Bay, and San Francisco, via the BART train system known as BART.
- The airport is served by the commuter rail service Caltrain (travellers should take BART to Millbrae and then transfer).
- Travellers can get on a bus from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto by SamTrans through the SFO, ECR, 292, 397, and 398 bus lines.
Car Rentals
If visitors are looking for a means to go around San Francisco and the surrounding area with more freedom, they can rent a car at San Francisco International Airport at one of the following companies:
- Budget
- Avis
- Alamo
- Enterprise
- Dollar
- Hertz
- Fox
- Sixt
- National
- Thrifty
Taxi
It will take around 30 minutes to get to San Francisco’s centre from SFO Airport by cab. Available taxi companies at the airport are:
- Airport Taxi Cab
- Yellow Cab San Francisco
- Taxi Cab Service SFO
Airlines
Travellers can find the following airlines operating to and from San Francisco Airport:
- Air India, Breeze Airways, El Al Israel Airlines, Fiji Airways, China Airlines
- Air New Zealand, Brussels Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Flair Airlines, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Azul
- British Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, China Southern Airlines, American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines, Copa Airlines, ATI – Air Transport Internationa, Gol
- Egyptair, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Flexjet
- Etihad Airways, Austrian Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia
- ITA Airways, EVA Air, Icelandair, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air
- Finnair, Aerolineas Argentinas, NetJets Aviation, Qantas
- French bee, Pakistan International Airlines, Gulf Air
- Aer Lingus,Philippine Airlines, Air China, Royal Air Maroco
- Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Royal Jordanian, JetBlue Airways
- AeroMexico, Kalitta Air, Air Caraibes, United Airlines
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines
- Kenya Airways, Air Europa, Virgin Australia, SWISS
- Air France, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Sun Country
- LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic, LATAM Airlines, WestJet, TAP Air Portugal
- Southwest Airlines, Thai Airways International
- RwandAir, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Airport Services
Services and amenities that passengers can find at the airport are:
- Baggage assistance and wrapping
- ATMs and currency exchange
- Wheelchair renting service
- Berman reflection room
- Restaurants and food
- Animal relief areas
- Shops and stores
- Free Wi-Fi
- Medical clinic
- Nursing room
- Lost and found
- Business center
- Storage facilities
- Cell phone rentals
- Customs clearance
- Information booths
- Hydration stations
- Family restrooms
- Public phones
- Baggage carts
- Mailboxes
- Shoeshine
- Showers
- Workstation
Hotels
Freshen Up is an airport service that enables travellers to hire private sleep rooms for an extended time. Each room features a Wi-Fi connection and a flight monitor.
The Grand Hyatt is a premium hotel at San Francisco International Airport, easily accessible from all terminals.
Terminals
Terminal 1
Domestic boarding areas B and C are located at Terminal 1 (also known as Harvey Milk Terminal 1). Passenger checkpoint, baggage area, food, drink, retail concessions, Arrivals Level, Departures Level, Lost & Found, AirTrain Terminal 1 Station, and ground transportation are all available to travellers.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport (also referred to as the Central Terminal) is a domestic terminal serving domestic routes inside the United States, mostly those by American Airlines and Virgin America. This is where the D boarding areas are located. A gourmet market, spa, retail and concessions area, a baggage claim area, and a variety of services are available, including restrooms, stores, newsstands, and cafes.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport is a domestic terminal, serving only flights to and from domestic destinations, all of which are operated by United.
Passengers will find the baggage claim area, Arrivals Level, facility services, boarding gates E and F, children’s play area, nursing room, snack bar, yoga room, and retail store.
International Terminal
The San Francisco International Airport International Terminal (I, T-I, INTL) handles all international arrivals and departures. Passengers can find gates A and G, baggage claim area and Arrivals Level, Departures Level, food court, security checkpoints, lounges, bars, shops, and concession stands.
Lounges
Terminal 1
- USO Lounge
Terminal 2
- Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge
Departures level
- United Airlines United Club
Boarding area A
- Virgin Atlantic ClubHouse
- Air France – KLM Lounge
- British Airways Lounge
- Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge
- China Airlines’ Dynasty Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge
- Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge
Boarding area C
- Delta Sky Club
Boarding area D
- American Airlines Admirals Club
Boarding area F
- The Centurion Lounge
- United Club
Concourse F
- San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
- Yankee Pier
Boarding area G
- United Airlines United Club
- United Polaris Lounge
Food
Starbucks, Goldilocks Filipino Cuisine, The Chocolate Market, Farmerbrown, Peet’s Coffee, Klein’s Deli and Coffee Bar, and Urban Tortilla are part of the many restaurants and bars that passengers will find at the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature Flight Support is a fixed base operator located at the airport.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- KaiserAir
- Meridian Hayward
- APP Jet Center Hayward
- Palo Alto Fuel
- Rossi Aircraft
- Atlantic Aviation
- Pacific States Aviation
- Sterling Aviation
- Five Rivers Aviation
3. Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas (LAS)
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) is officially known as Harry Reid International Airport. The airport spans 11.3 km2 and is the primary major airport that serves Las Vegas, Nevada.
In 2019, the number of passengers served by Harry Reid International Airport was 51,5 million. Because of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, it recorded a total of just 22,2 million passengers, increasing to 39,7 million passengers in the year 2021.
How to Get There
Travellers can get to Las Vegas Airport by car, bus, or monorail. You can follow the link for additional information.
Car Rentals
A rent-a-car centre at the Las Vegas Airport is located five kilometres from the airport. The Center is accessible around the clock.
Taxi
Passengers can reach the LAS Airport from the heart of Las Vegas in about 15 minutes. The following taxi companies operate at the airport:
- Cab Taxi
- Desert Cab Inc.
- Yellow Checker Star
- Nellis Cab Company
- Lucky Cab Company
- Deluxe Taxicab service
- Western Cab Company
- Whittlesea/Henderson
Airlines
The following airlines operate to and from the Harry Reid International Airport:
- Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Copa Airlines
- China Southern Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, Air China, Advanced Airlines
- Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines
- Fiji Airways, Aerolineas Argentinas
- AeroMexico, EW Discover, Air Europa
- Air France, Gol, Air New Zealand, China Airlines
- Gulf Air, Air Tahiti Nui, Finnair, Air Canada
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Icelandair, NetJets Aviation
- JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, JSX
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Allegiant Air, Flexjet
- Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas
- ITA Airways, XOJET, LOT Polish Airlines
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc, American Airlines, Virgin Australia
- Royal Jordanian, Austrian Airlines, Viva Aerobus
- Asiana Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, WestJet
- Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Spirit
- Sun Country, Qatar Airways, Swift Air
- Avelo Airlines, SWISS, British Airways
- TAP Air Portugal, Avianca, Virgin Atlantic
- Azul, Breeze Airways, Volaris
- Swoop, Hawaiian Airlines
Airport Services
Travellers will find the following services at Harry Reid International Airport:
- Restaurants, shops, and stores
- Free Wi-Fi to all public areas
- Translation services
- Information booth
- Aviation museum
- Recharge zones
- Fitness services
- Charging station
- Kids play area
- Gaming area
- Airport mailer
- Meet and greet
- Lost and found
- Pet relief areas
- Postal services
- Rapid charger
- Shoeshine
The legislation prohibits smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in the Las Vegas Airport, with the following exceptions:
- Barney’s Lounge (C Gate)
- Bud Track Lounge (Esplanade)
- Enclosed gaming lounges (B, C, and D Gate)
- Outside, close to the Ticketing and Baggage Claim areas.
Hotels
The Las Vegas Airport does not have any hotels, but here are some recommendations nearby if passengers wish to stay close to the airport:
- The Tropicana Hotel and Casino – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is 2.6 kilometres away from the airport.
- Travellers can find the Bellagio Hotel 3.5 kilometres away from the airport.
- NoMad Las Vegas is 3.2 kilometres away from the airport.
Terminals
Harry Reid International Airport, also known as McCarran Airport, contains the following two passenger terminals:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 primarily serves aircraft within the United States and features the following three levels:
- The Lower Level is a minimal level that provides access to various services.
- Check-in Area and Arrivals Area are located on Level 1, including the areas for baggage claim, passenger transit, and parking.
- Level 2 is the Departures level. After passing through security, passengers on this level can access several concourses labelled A, B, and C. The D gates are located in a different structure, which passengers can access from this level.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 at Las Vegas Airport is the most recent addition. It’s responsible for both local and international flight operations. At Terminal 3, passengers will find the baggage claim and arrivals area, the Tram Station, the check-in and departures area, and parking.
Lounges
Concourse D
- The Club at LAS
- The Centurion Lounge
- United Airlines United Club
Terminal 1
- USO Lounge
Terminal 3
- The Club at LAS
- USO Lounge (Satellite)
Food
Travellers can enjoy restaurants and bars such as Moe’s Southwest Grill, Shake Shack, Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill, 360° Gourmet Burrito, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Wendy’s, Pei Wei, and many more.
Private Jet Terminal
Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation provide private jet support and ground handling at the airport.
Other FBOs nearby are:
4. John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) spans 21 sq km and is located in Queens, New York City, 20 kilometres to the southeast of Manhattan. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines use it as a hub for their operations in addition to JetBlue, Eastern Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways, and Polar Air Cargo. There are 128 gates at JFK Airport, six terminals, and four runways.
In 2019, 62,55 million people travelled through John F. Kennedy International Airport, 16,63 million in 2020, a much smaller number because of the pandemic, and 30,78 million in 2021.
How to Get There
The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) is a commuter rail service that runs from Manhattan to different areas on Long Island. Boarding at New York’s Penn Station at the Moynihan Train Hall is one of the quickest modes of public transportation that passengers can use to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
An elevated railway, the AirTrain JFK, offers transportation to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport. It makes stops outside each airport terminal except Terminal 4 and provides connections to the Long Island Rail Road and the New York City Subway. The service is available around the clock.
On the following link to the airport’s website, you can see all public modes of transport, such as the LIRR, NYC subway, trains, and buses.
Car Rentals
Travellers can hire a car at the airport and move freely around the city.
Car rental companies operating at the airport are:
- National
- Alamo
- Budget
- Dollar
- Hertz
- Avis
- SIXT
- Enterprise
- Payless
- Thrifty
Taxi
It takes only forty minutes for yellow taxis in New York City to reach Midtown Manhattan. Travellers should consider that getting around the New York City region typically involves a lot of traffic. Taxis in New York City charge one flat rate, $52 (£42,67), with a maximum of four individuals allowed in each vehicle.
Passengers should ignore any transportation offers that are solicited at the terminal. It’s against the law to solicit ground transportation, and those who do so illegally are likely to lack a licence and insurance coverage.
On the following link you can see all the flat fares for riding from the airport to the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport.
Airlines
The following airlines operate to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport:
- Air Senegal, Azores Airlines, British Airways, Air Serbia, Cathay Pacific
- Air Tahiti Nui, Caribbean Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways
- Avianca Ecuador, Azul, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Delta Air Lines
- Cape Air, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica
- China Eastern Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Condor, El Al Israel Airlines
- American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Korean Air
- ASKY, Egyptair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- ATI – Air Transport Internationa, China Southern Airlines
- Kenya Airways, Austrian Airlines, EVA Air, Swift Air
- Avianca, Fiji Airways, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines
- Kuwait Airways, SWISS, Thai Airways International
- TAP Air Portugal, Ukraine International Airlines
- Tarom, LOT Polish Airlines, NetJets Aviation
- Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Tradewind Aviation
- Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, AeroMexico
- Uzbekistan Airways, LATAM Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas
- National Airlines, Aer Lingus UK, Volaris
- Neos, Air Baltic, Oman Air, WestJet
- Air China, Norse Atlantic AirwaysVietnam Airlines
- Pakistan International Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
- Viva Aerobus, Philippine Airlines, Air Europa
- Volaris Costa Rica, Vueling, Qantas
- Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Gol
- Royal Air Maroc, Singapore Airlines
- RwandAir, Flair Airlines, Icelandair
- Saudia, Air France, Gulf Air
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Finnair
- Iberia, Air New Zealand, Air India
- ITA Airways, JetBlue Airways, Kalitta Air
Airport Services
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, passengers will find the following services:
- ATMs, banks and currency exchange
- Baggage storage and wrapping
- Passengers assistance
- Restaurants and stores
- Drinking fountains
- Pet relief areas
- Phones
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport Plaza
- Lost and found
- Charging station
- Paging someone
- Pet relief area
- Medical office
- Travelers aid
- USO Center
- Medical office
- Welcome Center
- Information counter
- Interfaith Chapel
- Nursing stations
Hotels
The TWA Hotel is located at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Other hotels nearby are:
- The Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport is around 2.2 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
- The Rockaway Hotel is situated 8.2 kilometres away from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
- Hampton Inn New York–JFK Airport is 2.4 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Terminals
Terminals 3 and 6 were removed in 2011 and 2013, respectively, in order to make room for an expansion of Terminal 5. JFK Airport now has six terminals that are in use:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 can manage Airbus A380 aircraft, and when combined with Terminal 4, the two terminals have the ability to accommodate superjumbo planes. This terminal has four levels:
- The Arrivals Level is where passengers can find the luggage claim area, some airport services, and access to modes of ground transportation.
- On the Mezzanine Level, passengers can find many Airline Clubs.
- On the Departure Level, passengers can find the check-in counters.
- The Concourse Level is the checkpoint for security, the airline clubs, and boarding gates numbered 1 through 11.
Terminal 2
Delta flights are served only at Terminal 2, sometimes called the Delta Terminal at JFK. The boarding gates go from C60 up to C70, and this terminal has two levels:
- At the Arrivals Level, travellers will find the area for claiming their bags and ground transportation.
- The Departures Level provides travellers with access to boarding gates C60 and C70, as well as check-in counters, security checkpoints, and a variety of airport services.
Terminal 4
Since its opening in 2013, JFK Terminal 4 has been responsible for processing passengers arriving from other countries. It’s a significant international hub that serves as a departure point for long-distance flights operated by Delta Airlines and other carriers. Terminal 4 has three levels:
- At the Arrivals Level, passengers can find the baggage claim area, ground transportation, an information centre, and the platform for the AirTrain.
- At the Departures Level, passengers will find the check-in counters and the entrance to the security section.
- At the Concourse Level, the security checkpoint serves as a divider from the departures level. Here, passengers will find a sizable shopping centre home to various retail establishments, a chapel, and 38 gates across two concourses, A and B.
Terminal 5
There are a number of airlines that use JFK Terminal 5, however JetBlue Airways is the most significant one. Passengers will find two levels at this terminal:
- At the Arrivals Level is the luggage claim area, several services, and a skywalk that leads to the AirTrain.
- At the Departures Level are the check-in counters and the gate area.
Terminal 7
British Airways is the carrier in charge of operations at JFK Terminal 7, although other airlines also use it. There are three levels at this terminal:
- At the Arrivals level, baggage claim is accessible to travellers, and a station for the AirTrain and several other land transit choices.
- In addition to the security checkpoint, passengers will also find the check-in desks at the Departures level.
- Boarding gates 1 through 12, a pet relief area, a store, and a family room are located at the Concourse level.
Terminal 8
Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport is the busiest and most spacious of all the airport’s passenger terminals and can process close to 13 million passengers per year. This terminal has the following two levels:
- The Arrival level, where passengers can collect their bags, find the customs area and the AirTrain Station, and access additional ground transit choices.
- The Departures level, where travellers will find the check-in counters, the security checkpoint, and access the gates.
Lounges
The following lounges are available at the airport:
Terminal 1
- Lufthansa Business Lounge
- Primeclass Lounge
- Korean Air KAL First Class Lounge
- Lufthansa First Class Lounge (Wining & Dining)
- Lufthansa Senator Lounge
- Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge
- Air France/KLM Lounge
Terminal 2
- Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
Terminal 4
- Wingtips Lounge
- The Residence by Etihad Suite
- Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
- Air India Maharajah Lounge
- The King David First Class Lounge
- Virgin Atlantic JFK Clubhouse
- The King David Business Class Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
- Centurion Lounge
Terminal 5
- JetBlue Rooftop Terrace
- Aer Lingus Lounge
- USO Center T5/JFK
Terminal 7
- Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge
- British Airways Club Lounge
- British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
- British Airways First Lounge
- British Airways The Concorde Room
Terminal 8
- American Airlines Flagship First Dining
- American Airlines Flagship Lounge (Temp Admirals Club)
- American Airlines Admirals Club
Food
Dunkin’, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Wok & Roll, SOHO BITES, Shake Shack, Tigin Irish Pub, Wendy’s, Pizza Vino Bar, and AeroNuova are part of more than 20 bars and restaurants at the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Modern Aviation is the only FBO located at the airport. It ensures that all workers get ongoing safety training and participate in safety certification programmes to guarantee the utmost safety requirements in the FBO sector.
Other FBOs nearby are:
- Atlantic Aviation
- Signature Flight Support
- Million Air White Plains
- Meridian Teterboro
- Republic Jet Center
- Lincoln Park Airport
- Air Bound Aviation
- Jet Aviation
5. Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte (CLT)
Ben Elbert Douglas Sr., a previous mayor of Charlotte, was memorialised by having the Charlotte Airport named after him. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport has an area of 22,49 sq km, and all of its concourses are easily accessible from the main terminal.
In 2019, Charlotte Douglas International Airport served 50,17 million passengers. The number significantly declined due to COVID-19 to 27.2 million passengers in 2020 and increased to 43.3 million passengers in 2021.
How to Get There
Passengers can hop on the Sprinter bus and get to the airport quickly. The Sprinter service offers a non-stop link between the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the Central Business District of Charlotte.
Additionally, you can find driving directions on their website, from five interstates to the airport.
Car Rentals
Renting a car at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is an alternative for travellers to have independence when moving around the city. They can rent a car at the Rental Automobile Facility located at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Facility is fully operational, and passengers can find services from the following car rental companies:
- Avis
- Caro
- Dollar
- Budget
- Easirent Car Rental Charlotte
- SUV Rental Charlotte
- Exotic Car Collection
- Advantage
- Enterprise
- National
- Hertz
- Sixt
- ACE
- Alamo
Taxi
It will only take 17 minutes and $25 (£20.26) for passengers to get to the centre of Charlotte from the airport by a cab. Passengers can reserve a taxi ride with any of the various taxi firms:
- Green Cab
- City Cab
- Yellow Cab
- Crown Cab
Airlines
The following airlines operate to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
- Avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Royal Jordanian, LOT Polish Airlines
- Brussels Airlines, China Southern Airlines, NetJets Aviation, Lufthansa
- China Eastern Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas
- Royal Air Maroc, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Iberia
- Icelandair, LATAM Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways, Gulf Air
- Korean Air, JetBlue Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Sun Country
- Spirit, El Al Israel Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, United Airlines
- SWISS, Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, AeroMexico
- Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, Air Canada
- Finnair, XOJET, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines
- ATI – Air Transport Internationa, Alaska Airlines
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Austrian Airlines
- Flexjet, Aer Lingus, Volaris, Air France
- Air New Zealand, WestJet, Gol
Airport Services
At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, travellers will come across the following services:
- ATMs and currency exchange
- Nursing and mother’s room
- Food and restaurants
- Volunteers program
- Shoe shine service
- Charging stations
- Information desk
- Interfaith chapel
- Lost and found
- Pet relief areas
- Spa services
- Accessibility
- Rest zone
- Stores
- Wi-Fi
Hotels
Travellers can find Minute Suites at Charlotte Douglas International Airport at $42 (£34) to rent a room for one hour and an overnight rate of $155 (£125.6).
Some of the hotels nearby are:
- The Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport is 2.8 kilometres from Douglas International Airport.
- The Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Airport is located 3.1 kilometres from Douglas International Airport.
- The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport is located 3.3 kilometres from Douglas International Airport.
Terminals
The Main Terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is comprised of the following six Concourses:
Concours A
Passengers will find the entrance through the ticketing level and have access to twelve gates, numbered A1 through A13. In addition to a few restaurants and businesses, this concourse also has phone charging stations and automated teller machines. American Airlines does not provide flights departing or arriving from this terminal.
Concours A North
In order to accommodate foreign flights, Concourse A North was supposed to be a standalone terminal; however, it ultimately opened in 2016 as an annexe to the existing Concourse A and is now serving as an extension of that terminal.
Concours B
This concourse contains 26 gates, labelled B1 through B16. This upper-level concourse may be reached through The Atrium and features a few charging points, ATMs, eateries, and stores.
Concours C
The concourse contains 18 gates designated by C2 through C19 and is reachable through The Atrium. It features charging points, ATMs, stores, eateries, and the American Airlines and Admirals Club.
Concours D
At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Concourse D operates as the International Concourse for flights that don’t require preclearance through customs. It features 13 gates labelled with the numbers D1 through D13. It provides various charging stations, automated teller machines, a currency exchange facility, charging stations, automated teller machines, a currency exchange facility, as well as a few eateries and stores.
Concours E
At Concourse E, passengers will find 38 gates numbered E1-E34, E35a-b, and E38a-b. Same as the other concourses, Concourse E has charging stations and a selection of eateries and retail establishments.
Lounges
The following lounges are available at the Main Terminal:
- USO Lounge
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- American Airlines Admirals Club
- The Centurion Lounge
- The Club CLT
Food
Travellers will find more than 40 restaurants and bars at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, such as:
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
- American Admirals Club
- First in Flight Bar
- Wicked Weed
- 1897 Market
- Burger King
- Chick-fil-A
- Tequileria
- Starbucks
- The Local
- Potbelly
- Cíao
- USO
You can see the complete list on the following link to the airport’s website.
Private Jet Terminal
Wilson Air Center is the only FBO operating at the airport and provides every kind of ground handling services. Other FBOs nearby are:
- Gastonia Municipal Airport
- Skytech, Inc.
- Concord-Padgett Regional
- Loco Panther Aviation, LLC
- Lincoln County Regional Airport
- Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
- Race City Flight Operations
- Lancaster Aviation
Conclusion
Now you know that the United States of America is home to several of the biggest and busiest airports in the world. The ones we reviewed are certainly the biggest and busiest in the US that accommodate millions of passengers every day.
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