The top 10 busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements
Discover which airports had the highest number of aircraft movements in 2025, based on the total number of landings, take-offs.
The following list of busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements is based on figures from Airports Council International (ACI) and displays the top 10 airports in order of total aircraft movements in 2025. Figures are calculated by totalling all aircraft landings and take-offs at each airport throughout the course of the year.
- Global aircraft movements are estimated to be around 101.5 million in 2025, representing a gain of 2.3% from 2024 results or +0.2% vs 2019.
- The top 10 airports for aircraft movement represent 6.4% of global aircraft movements.
- Chicago O’Hare ranks 1st, followed by Atlanta, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said: “We congratulate the world’s busiest airports for managing growing air travel demand amid increasing operational complexity. These hubs keep people and goods moving, supporting global trade, tourism, and economic growth in their communities and regions. To help keep pace with rising demand, governments must prioritize sustained investment in airports and the broader aviation ecosystem.”
This article was updated on 14 April 2026, based on figures published on 14 April 2026.
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