Thanks to its population, economy, and industrialization, the United States possesses one of the largest commercial aviation markets. The country is home to the largest airports and airlines. Simple Flying compiled a list of the largest airports in the United States by number of flights in 2024.

The data is based on information from FlightsFrom.com and shows an average number of daily flights scheduled for this year.

5. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Total daily flights: 672

Opened	1935
Passengers in 2022	48 million
Aircraft operations in 2022	500,500

Number five on our list is North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), offering on average 672 daily flights in 2024. Located just miles from the city’s central district, it is the primary airport for commercial and military use in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area.

Opened in 1935, the airport was named the 11th-busiest airport in the United States by passenger traffic in 2019. CLT is a major hub for American Airlines, with the carrier having nearly 70% of the market share. In 2022, the airport saw over 48 million passengers pass through its doors with over half a million aircraft movements.

4. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Total daily flights: 794

Opened	1944
Passengers in 2022	68 million
Aircraft operations in 2022	711,500

Number four on our list is Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) offering on average 794 daily flights in 2024. It is the primary airport serving the Chicago Metropolitan area. The airport was named the second-busiest airport in the world by number of flights in 2023. Located approximately 17 miles (27 km) from the Chicago business district, the airport offers flights to hundreds of destinations on all six continents.

Opened in 1944, the airport is a major hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. The airport is also a focus city for Polar Air Cargo for its freight services. In 2022, the airport saw over 68 million passengers pass through its doors, with more than 711,500 aircraft movements.

3. Denver International Airport (DEN)
Total daily flights: 809

Opened	1995
Passengers in 2022	69 million
Aircraft operations in 2022	615,700

Number three on our list is Denver International Airport (DEN), serving the Denver Metropolitan Area and greater Front Range Urban Corridor. The airport will offer, on average, 809 daily flights in 2024. With an area sprawling over 33,500 acres, it is the largest airport in the Western Hemisphere and second-largest in the world by area.

Located approximately 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Denver, the airport is a central hub for United Airlines. The airport also serves as an operating base for Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. In 2022, the airport saw over 69 million passengers pass through its doors with more than 615,700 aircraft movements.

2. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Total daily flights: 841

Opened	1973
Passengers in 2022	73 million
Aircraft operations in 2022	656,600

The runner-up on our list is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offering on average 841 daily flights in 2024. It is the primary airport serving the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and the Northern Texas region. The airport was named the second-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic in 2022. The airport is the world’s second-largest single hub, serving American Airlines.

Opened in 1973, the airport serves as the operating base for Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines. In 2022, the airport saw over 73 million passengers pass through its doors, with more than 656,600 aircraft movements.

1. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Total daily flights: 850

Opened	1926
Passengers in 2022	105 million
Aircraft operations in 2022	579,300

Topping our list is none other than Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) offering on average 850 daily flights in 2024. Located 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Atlanta, it is the city's primary airport. Covering an area of 4,700 acres, it is the world’s busiest airport by passenger traffic. The airport is the world’s largest single hub, serving Delta Airlines.

Opened in 1926, the airport serves as the operating base for Frontier Airlines, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines. In 2023, the airport saw nearly 105 million passengers pass through its doors with more than 579,300 aircraft movements.