All Airports
Browse 3,243 airports in 225 countries worldwide
Primary sources · 4
- [1] OpenFlights — Airports, airlines, and routes — Open Database License (ODbL) v1.0; ~7,698 airports, ~6,162 airlines, 67,663 routes captured in the final third-party feed update of June 2014 · openflights.org/data.php · Community-maintained https://openflights.org/data.php
- [2] IATA Airline Coding Directory — Authoritative list of IATA two-letter airline codes and three-letter airport codes · International Air Transport Association · Updated periodically https://www.iata.org/en/publications/directories/code-search/
- [3] ICAO Doc 7910 — Location Indicators — Authoritative list of four-letter ICAO location indicators for aerodromes worldwide · International Civil Aviation Organization · Updated quarterly https://www.icao.int/safety/OPS/OPS-Section/Pages/doc7910.aspx
- [4] ACI World — Top 20 busiest airports — Annual passenger-traffic ranking; ATL led 2023 with 104.6 M passengers · Airports Council International · July 2024 (for 2023 data) https://aci.aero/2024/07/16/top-20-busiest-airports-in-the-world-confirmed-by-aci-world/
About This Airport Directory
Welcome to the AirMilesCalc global airport directory. This page catalogues every commercial airport in our database, organized by country, so you can quickly look up airport codes, locations, and route connections. Whether you are planning a multi-city itinerary or researching flight options, this directory is a practical starting point.
The underlying data comes from the OpenFlights open-data project, which compiles airport records from public aviation sources worldwide. Each airport entry includes its three-letter IATA code (used on boarding passes and booking systems), its four-letter ICAO code (used in flight planning and air traffic control), geographic coordinates, and timezone data.
IATA codes are the shorthand travellers encounter most often — think LAX, JFK, or CDG. They are assigned by the International Air Transport Association and appear on luggage tags, departure boards, and booking confirmations. Use the letter index above or browse the country list below to find any airport in our directory.
Top 20 Busiest Airports by Destinations
Ranked by number of unique route destinations served
Airports by Continent
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
Oceania
South America
Airport Hub Types
Airports are classified into hub types based on the volume of connections they handle and the number of destinations served. Airlines designate certain airports as hubs to consolidate passenger traffic through central routing points, improving schedule frequency and network coverage. Understanding hub classification helps travellers anticipate connection options and service levels at each airport.
| Hub Type | Description | Destinations | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Hub | Major connection point for one or more airlines | 100+ destinations | ATL, LHR, DXB |
| Secondary Hub | Regional connection serving a geographic area | 50–100 destinations | CLT, MUC, DOH |
| Focus City | Significant airline operations without full hub status | 30–50 destinations | AUS, BHX |
| Regional Airport | Serves the local market with limited connections | <30 destinations | — |
See the FAA for detailed airport classification criteria.
Airport Runway Facts
Airport runways vary enormously in length, elevation, and throughput depending on geography, climate, and traffic demand. High-altitude airports need longer runways because thinner air reduces engine performance and wing lift, while busy single-runway airports push scheduling technology to its limits. Here are some notable records from around the world.
| Record | Airport | IATA | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest airport | El Alto, La Paz | LPB | 4,061 m / 13,323 ft elevation |
| Lowest airport | Bar Yehuda (Dead Sea) | MTZ | -389 m / -1,276 ft elevation |
| Longest runway | Qamdo Bamda | BPX | 5,500 m / 18,045 ft |
| Busiest single runway | London Gatwick | LGW | ~55 movements/hour |
Visit ACI World for comprehensive airport traffic and infrastructure data.
Understanding Airport Codes
Two coding systems are used to identify airports globally. IATA codesare three-letter identifiers managed by the International Air Transport Association. They are the codes printed on your boarding pass and luggage tag — for example, JFK, LHR, or NRT. These codes are designed for the commercial aviation industry and passenger-facing systems.
ICAO codes are four-letter identifiers assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization. They are used primarily by air traffic control, flight planning software, and meteorological services. ICAO codes follow a regional prefix system: codes beginning with K denote airports in the contiguous United States, EG covers the United Kingdom, and RJ covers Japan.
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO |
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| John F. Kennedy Intl | New York | JFK | KJFK |
| Heathrow | London | LHR | EGLL |
| Narita Intl | Tokyo | NRT | RJAA |
| Dubai Intl | Dubai | DXB | OMDB |
| Kingsford Smith | Sydney | SYD | YSSY |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many airports does AirMilesCalc cover?
AirMilesCalc maintains a comprehensive directory of over 3,000 airports across more than 200 countries and territories. Our database is sourced from OpenFlights and includes international airports, regional hubs, and smaller domestic airports that serve scheduled airline routes.
What is an IATA airport code?
An IATA airport code is a three-letter identifier assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to airports worldwide. These codes are used on boarding passes, luggage tags, and reservation systems. For example, LAX represents Los Angeles International Airport and LHR represents London Heathrow.
How is airport data sourced?
Our airport data is sourced from the OpenFlights database, a community-maintained open-data project. The dataset includes IATA and ICAO codes, geographic coordinates, timezone information, and altitude for each airport. Route data reflects scheduled airline services between airports.
Can I search for airports by city?
Yes. You can use the search feature on our homepage to look up airports by city name, airport name, or IATA code. You can also browse this directory by country to find all airports in a particular region.
Where to go next
External References
Official resources for airport codes and aviation data:
- IATA Airport Code Search — Official IATA three-letter code directory
- ICAO (Doc 7910) — International Civil Aviation Organization location indicators
- OpenFlights — Open-source airport, airline, and route data
- FlightAware — Live flight tracking and aviation data
- Flightradar24 — Real-time global flight tracking
- ACI World — Airports Council International worldwide data
- FAA — US Federal Aviation Administration
- Eurocontrol — European air traffic management