There are more than 5000 public airports present in the United States of America which has helped in bridging the gap between other countries for commercial purposes. With a lot of people moving to this country, it can be beneficial to know the routes of airports in the United States and judge which will be more feasible to board.

The following is a list of airports in US that will help you when you travel:

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,(ATL), College Park, Georgia

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, opened on 15th September 1926, is the world's busiest airport with 93.7 million passengers in 2021 only. Furthermore, being only 8.2 miles away from Atlanta, it adds convenience to the passengers. To accommodate the increasing growth in air traffic volume and passengers a development plan, ATLNext, is being planned.

• Address: 6000 N Terminal Pkwy Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA 30320, United States
• ICAO Code: KATL
• IATA Code: ATL
• Category: International
• Terminals: There are two terminals at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:
  • Terminal 1 is the Domestic Terminal
  • Terminal 2 is the International Terminal
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Internet Terminals
  • Children’s area

2. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport,(DFW), Irving, Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport started its journey on 13th January 1974. It is situated close to Irving (7.7 miles) and it is the second busiest airport in the U.S. as it has served more than 30 million passengers in 2021. Furthermore, it will undergo a $1.6 billion development plan that will add in the first phase 15 new gates to the airport.

• Address: 2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261, USA
• ICAO Code: KDFW
• IATA Code: DFW
• Category: International
• Terminals: There are five (A, B, C, D, and E) terminals at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
  • Terminal A, B, and C handle domestic flights
  • Terminal D and E handle domestic and international flights
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Traveller Lounges
  • Shopping and Dining
  • Pet relief areas
  • Spa Services

3. Denver International Airport,(DEN), Denver, Colorado

Denver International Airport, inaugurated on 28th February 1995, is famous for being the largest US airport with an area of 135.69 km2. It served 69 million passengers in 2021 and became the third busiest airport in the country. It is 22.4 miles away from Denver and would approximately be a 24-minute drive. Currently the expansion of the airport is under process.

• Address: Northeast Denver, Colorado, U.S.
• ICAO Code: KDEN
• IATA Code: DEN
• Category: International
• Terminals: There is one terminal at the Denver International Airport named The Jeppesen Terminal , and three midfield concourses:
  • Concourse A has 60 gates.
  • Concourse B has 72 gates.
  • Concourse C has 47 gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Commercial vehicle services
  • Local and popular national foods
  • Spa
  • Lounge
  • Shopping centre
  • Public art collection

4. O’Hare International Airport,(ORD), Chicago, Illinois

The O’Hare International Airport started its journey in August 1958 and became a significant hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. Furthermore, it is only 16.9 miles away from Chicago and is the 4th busiest airport in the world. Additionally, It is going through a 30-year development plan (with an estimate of $8.5 billion) that aims to improve passenger capacity, increase terminal space etc.

• Address: 10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
• ICAO Code: KORD
• IATA Code: ORD
• Category: International
• Terminals: O’Hare International Airport has four terminals:
  • Terminal 1 handles United Airlines flights, every Nippon Airways, and Lufthansa's international departures.
  • Terminal 2 handles Air Canada, JetBlue, United Express, and Alaska Airlines flights.
  • Terminal 3 handles Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle flights, and international departures by Japan Airlines and Iberia.
  • Terminal 5 (there is no Terminal 4, as it is now a bus depot for the airport) is the international terminal of this airport.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Mother’s room
  • Yoga room
  • Family lounge
  • Airline lounges
  • Business centres

5. Los Angeles International Airport,(LAX), Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles International Airport, a.k.a. LAX started its journey on 1st October 1928. This major international gateway to the U.S. is 19.4 miles away from Los Angeles. It is the primary international airport that serves California and its surrounding area. 

• Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
• ICAO Code: KLAX
• IATA Code: LAX
• Category: International
• Terminals: Los Angeles International Airport has a total of eight terminals:
  • Terminal 1 handles Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, Air Transat, Lynx Air, Cayman Airways, Norse, Southwest (Domestic Flights), Southwest (Int'l Check-in), Sun Country, and VivaAerobus.
  • Terminal 2 handles WestJet Airlines.
  • Terminal 3 handles Aeromexico, WestJet, and Delta Airlines.
  • Terminal 4 handles American Airlines.
  • Terminal 5 deals with American, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
  • Terminal 6 handles Air Canada, Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines and Southern Air (Mokulele).
  • Terminal 7 deals with United (e-tickets) and United Express (e-tickets).
  • Terminal 8 deals with United (paper tickets, non-ticketed) and United Express (paper tickets, non-ticketed).
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lost and found
  • Medical and first aid services
  • Lounges
  • Shops and stores

6. Charlotte Douglas International Airport,(CLT), Charlotte, North Carolina

According to Airport Council International's rankings for 2021, Charlotte Douglas International Airport ranks as one of the busiest airports in the world. It opened in 1935 approximately and is located 6 miles away from the central business district. An upcoming project (TLE) will renovate 191000 ft² of the airport and add 175000 ft² to the terminal lobby.

• Address: 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
• ICAO Code: KCLT
• IATA Code: CLT
• Category: International
• Terminals: Charlotte Douglas International Airport has one central terminal and five concourses:
  • Concourse A handles Air Canada, Contour, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Southwest, Spirit, Swift Air, United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, VivaAerobus, and Volaris Airlines.
  • Concourse B deals with American Airlines.
  • Concourse C handles American Airlines.
  • Concourse D deals with Lufthansa and American Airlines.
  • Concourse E handles American Airlines.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Travel essentials
  • Shops
  • Food
  • Gaming parlour
  • Lounge
  • Drinks

7. Dulles International Airport,(IAD), Saarinen Cir, Dulles

Dulles International Airport started its journey on November 17, 1962. With 113 airline gates and a total land area of 52.6 km2, it forms a massive airport. It is among the busiest airports in the United States. Additionally, it is very close (0.5 miles) to Saarinen Cir. The airport is going to go through a new project that will build a new 14-gate concourse.

• Address: 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166, USA
• ICAO Code: KIAD
• IATA Code: IAD
• Category: International
• Terminals: There is one main terminal and four parallel concourses at the Dulles International Airport.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Pet Relief areas
  • Convenience stores

8. Orlando International Airport,(MCO), Orlando, Florida

Orlando International Airport saw close to 20 million passenger boards in 2021. After receiving a designation as a large hub airport, it started its journey in 1981. Its location is also very favourable being very close to Colorado (0.5 miles). One can expect a 2-minute drive to the airport.

• Address: 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
• ICAO Code: KMCO
• IATA Code: MCO
• Category: International
• Terminals: Orlando International Airport has one main terminal and four airside concourses:
  • Terminal A is the northern half of the main terminal that connects with Airside 1 and Airside 2 via tramway.
  • Terminal B is the southern half of the main terminal that connects with Airside 3 and Airside 4 via tramway.
  • Terminal C connects with Terminal A and B with a pre-security tramway and it consists of the south terminal complex.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Jewellery shops
  • Food
  • Arts Market
  • Lounges
  • Organic food
  • Gift shops

9. Harry Reid International Airport,(LAS), Paradise, Nevada

Serving the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Harry Reid International Airport receives millions of passengers each year. This airport opened in 1942 and is a hub for Allegiant Air and a focus city for Southwest Airlines. Furthermore, Las Vegas is only 12.6 miles away from this airport.

• Address: 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
• ICAO Code: KLAS
• IATA Code: LAS
• Category: International
• Terminals: Harry Reid International Airport has two terminals:
  • Terminal 1 with A, B, C, and D gates handles Advanced Air, Allegiant, American, Delta, Avelo, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines.
  • Terminal 3 with D and E gates deals with AeroMexico, Air Canada, Jetlines, British Airways, CopaAirlines, Condor, Flair Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Swoop, Lynx, Virgin Atlantic, Westjet, Volaris etc., flights.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Car rental services
  • Kids play area
  • Lounges
  • Gaming area
  • Smoking space
  • Shops
  • Fitness Centre

10. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport,(PHX), Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States. People commonly refer to this airport as Sky Harbor Airport or just Sky Harbor. This civil-military public airport is a base for Southwest Airlines and a hub for American Airlines. It is only 3.7 miles away from Phoenix.

• Address: 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
• ICAO Code: KPHX
• IATA Code: PHX
• Category: International
• Terminals: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has two terminals:
  • Terminal 3 handles the operation of Advanced Air, Air Canada, Allegiant Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Sun Country Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Boutique Air, Contour Airlines, Denver Air Connection, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
  • Terminal 4 deals with the operations of American Airlines, Condor Airlines, Southwest Airlines, WestJet, British Airways, Lynx Air, and Volaris.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Live performances
  • Charging stations
  • Shops
  • Airport museum
  • Lounges
  • Fitness trail
  • Animal relief area

11. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport,(SEA), Seattle, WA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, which opened in 1944, is the largest one in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. It serves Seattle, Tacoma, Washington and all Seattle metropolitan areas. It is a hub for Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines and is approximately 13 miles from Seattle.

• Address: 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, USA
• ICAO Code: KSEA
• IATA Code: SEA
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport has one central terminal and two satellite terminals:
  • The central terminal consists of four concourses with a total of 77 gates.
  • The North Satellite consists of 20 gates.
  • The south satellite consists of 14 gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Nursing Mother’s Room
  • Pet Relief Areas

12. John F. Kennedy International Airport,(JFK), Queens, New York

In the New York airport system of a total of seven airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport is a special one in some regards. This airport, which opened on 1st July 1948, is expecting four major terminal projects. Furthermore, it is only 6.2 miles from Queens and 26 miles from New York City.

• Address: Queens, NY 11430, USA
• ICAO Code: KJFK
• IATA Code: JFK
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: John F. Kennedy International Airport has five terminals:
  • Terminal 1 consists of 11 gates
  • Terminal 4 consists of 48 gates
  • Terminal 5 consists of 29 gates
  • Terminal 7 consists of 12 gates
  • Terminal 8 consists of 31 gates
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Paging and traveller aid
  • Spirits and wine
  • Bookstore
  • Fashion and accessories
  • Lounges

13. Newark Liberty International Airport,(EWR), Brewster Rd, Newark

Located 9 miles west-southwest of Manhattan in New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport is among the busiest airports in this country. This airport was opened on 1st October 1928 and is a major gateway to points in South America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

• Address: 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA
• ICAO Code: KEWR
• IATA Code: EWR 
• Category: International 
• Terminals: There are three terminals in the Newark Liberty International Airport:
  • Terminal A has 33 gates
  • Terminal B has 24 gates
  • Terminal C has 68 gates 
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Fashion and accessories 
  • Bookstore
  • Spirits and wine 
  • Lounges 

14. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport,(MSP), Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is one of the most travelled airports in the United States. This airport started its journey on 10th July 1920 and currently supports a considerable number of jobs. The airport is 11.8 miles away from the city of Minneapolis.

• Address: 4300 Glumack Dr, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
• ICAO Code: KMSP
• IATA Code: MSP
• Category: International
• Terminals: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has two terminals:
  • Terminal 1 watches the operations of Air Canada, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Denver Air, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
  • Terminal 2 deals with operations of Allegiant, Condor, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Icelandair, and Sun Country Airlines.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Business Services
  • Financial Services
  • Extended Stay Guide
  • Pet Services
  • Family Service
  • Armed Forces Service Center
  • Shops

15. Detroit Metropolitan Airport,(DTW), Romulus, Michigan

With receiving over thousand flights per day that connects four continents Detroit Metropolitan Airport, is one of the major airports in the United States. You can reach Detroit Metropolitan Airport from Romulus,a distance of 3.4 miles, very quickly.

• Address: Romulus, MI 48242, USA
• ICAO Code: KDTW
• IATA Code: DTW
• Category: International
• Terminals: Detroit Metropolitan Airport has two terminals:
  • McNamara Terminal houses exclusively Delta and Delta partners.
  • Evans Terminal houses non-SkyTeam airlines.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Luxury car service
  • Lounges
  • Shops
  • Kids play area

16. Logan International Airport,(BOS), East Boston, MA

It opened on 8th September 1923, and now it is among the top 20 major American airports. Logan International Airport leaves the 2nd smallest footprint, yet it is considered the busiest airport in the United States. It is only 1.4 miles from East Boston via MA-1A S.

• Address: One Harborside Dr Suite 200S, East Boston, MA 02128, USA
• ICAO Code: KBOS
• IATA Code: BOS
• Category: International
• Terminals: Logan International Airport has four terminals:
  • Terminal A primarily houses Delta Airlines.
  • Terminal B deals with Air Canada, American, Alaska Airlines, Boutique Air, United, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines.
  • Terminal C houses Cape Air, Aer Lingus, and JetBlue Airlines.
  • Terminal E handles most non-U.S. carriers except Air Canada, Aer Lingus, WestJet, and TAP Air Portugal Airlines.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Internet Terminals
  • Shops
  • Pet relief areas
  • Children’s play area

17. Salt Lake City International Airport,(SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City International Airport (opened in 1911) is one of the most important airports in the United States with many destinations to serve. It helps millions of passengers each year. From East Boston, one can reach the airport in a short time as it is only 7.7 miles away.

• Address: 3920 W. Terminal Dr Salt Lake City, Utah U.S.A. 84122.
• ICAO Code: KSLC
• IATA Code: SLC
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Salt Lake City International Airport has one terminal with two concourses:
  • Concourse A currently has 30 gates, and by the end of 2023, it expects to add 17 more.
  • Concourse B has 21 gates currently and by 2024 it will have 26 more.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Animal relief stations

18. Philadelphia International Airport,(PHL), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, the nation's seventh-largest metropolitan area, has several airports. Philadelphia International, which opened in 1940, is a major airport serving more than hundred destinations worldwide. You can reach PHL from Philadelphia quickly as the distance is only 12.1 miles.

• Address: 8000 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
• ICAO Code: KPHL
• IATA Code: PHL
• Category: International
• Terminals: Philadelphia International Airport has six terminals:
  • Terminal A consists of two parts: East and West. The west section has 13 gates. The east section has 11 gates. It houses American (domestic and international), Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways.
  • Terminal B has 15 gates. Airlines like American or American Eagle operate here.
  • Terminal C consists of 14 gates. American Eagle or American Airlines operate here.
  • Terminal D has 16 gates. It houses Spirit, Delta, United, and Air Canada Airlines.
  • Terminal E consists of 17 gates. It is home to JetBlue, Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines.
  • Terminal F has 38 gates. Airlines like Contour Airlines and American Eagle use this terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Animal relief areas
  • Kids areas
  • Mother’s nursing stations

Now that you have gone through the above list of the major airports in the United States, it would be easier to get an overall idea of the aviation situation in the U.S. As time will pass this passenger boarding statistics may change. Some of these airports may climb up, down, or move out of the list.