Airports Across America: A State-By-State Breakdown

There are thousands of airports across the United States, with some sources claiming there are over 19,000. These airports vary from major hubs to local airports, and some are international. The number of airports in each state varies, with Kentucky having 153 airports in 2011, and Texas having at least six international airports.

International airports in each state

There are 19,859 airports in the US, according to GlobalAir.com. The number of international airports in each state varies. For example, Texas has six international airports: McAllen Miller International Airport, Austin–Bergstrom, Dallas/Fort Worth, George Bush, William P. Hobby, and San Antonio. Michigan has two: Detroit and Chicago.

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorised an airport as 'primary commercial service' if it had more than 10,000 enplanements per year. Billings Logan International Airport in Montana is one such airport.

In 2011, there were 153 airports in Kentucky.

Airports with regular international passenger service

There are many airports in the US with regular international passenger service. These include Buffalo-Niagara International, which flies to Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Texas has several airports with international flights, including McAllen Miller International Airport, which flies to Mexico City. Austin–Bergstrom, Dallas/Fort Worth, George Bush, William P. Hobby and San Antonio airports also offer international flights.

Michigan has two more "international" airports, which fly to Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis.

Billings Logan International Airport is located in Montana, two miles northwest of downtown Billings, in Yellowstone County. The airport covers 2,300 acres of land and was categorised as a primary commercial service airport in 2011–2015.

Primary commercial service airports

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorised primary commercial service airports as those with more than 10,000 enplanements per year.

There are over 3,300 NPIAS airports, with just under 400 of these considered primary. The remainder of the airports are non-primary and mainly serve GA aircraft.

Primary airports are defined by the Federal Aviation Administration as airports that provide scheduled passenger services and have over 10,000 passenger boardings per year.

Private and public airports

There are 19,859 airports in the US, including both public and private airports. The Federal Aviation Administration classifies airports in the US as primary airports if they provide scheduled passenger services and have over 10,000 passenger boardings per year.

In 2011, there were 153 airports in Kentucky.

There are 12 international airports in the US, including Buffalo-Niagara International, which flies to Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, and Billings Logan International Airport in Montana.

Major hubs and local airports

There are 19,859 airports in the US, ranging from major hubs to local airports.

The US has 12 international airports, including Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, which offers flights to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Michigan has two more "international" airports, which fly to Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Texas has six international airports, including Austin–Bergstrom, Dallas/Fort Worth, George Bush, William P. Hobby, and San Antonio.

Some of the major hubs in the US include Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which is the world's busiest airport and the primary hub for Delta Air Lines. Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are also major hubs.

Alaska Airlines operates five hubs, with its primary hub and headquarters located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The airline's focus cities include San Diego and San Jose. American Airlines has ten major US hubs, including Phoenix, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Charlotte. The airline's primary hub is considered to be Dallas/Fort Worth, which is also home to the company's global headquarters.

In 2011, Kentucky had 153 airports.

Frequently asked questions