Global Aviation Soars: A Decade of Airport Growth

In the past decade, the world of travel has witnessed a remarkable expansion. Destination travel, once limited to approximately 10,000 airports worldwide, now boasts an impressive network of over 40,000 airports, airstrips, fields, and heliports. This surge can be attributed largely to the increasing popularity of air travel and the proliferation of more affordable flight options, which have spurred the development of new aviation infrastructure.

To highlight this growth, here are the top 30 busiest airports globally: