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Countries with most airports: USA leads global ranking

Countries with most airports: USA leads global ranking
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The global network of airports plays a crucial role in connecting people worldwide. Recent data from the CIA provides insights into which countries have the most airports, highlighting their importance in aviation.

The United States leads with 15,873 airports, significantly more than any other country. This is attributed to its large population spread across vast areas. Notably, five of the world's largest airports by area are located in the US, including Denver International Airport. Additionally, four of the busiest airports globally are in the US, with Atlanta's airport leading.

Brazil ranks second with 4,919 airports. São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport stands out as Brazil's busiest airport and South America's busiest by passenger numbers.

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Australia follows with 2,180 airports. Despite its population being concentrated along coastal regions, its size necessitates numerous airports. Alice Springs serves as a major inland airport known for aircraft storage.

Mexico has 1,485 airports and is capitalizing on tourism to boost its aviation sector. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is the busiest in Latin America.

Canada has 1,425 airports closely following Mexico. Toronto Pearson is Canada's busiest airport followed by Vancouver and Montréal Trudeau.

The UK features 1,043 airports and is renowned for London Heathrow Airport's international connections. Heathrow ranks fourth globally by seat capacity.

Russia has 904 airports spanning Europe and Asia but faces challenges due to geopolitical issues affecting air traffic.

Germany hosts 838 airports with Frankfurt and Munich being the busiest despite not serving the capital city directly.

Argentina has 756 airports where Ministro Pistarini International handles most international flights but Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is busier domestically.

France rounds out the top ten with 689 airports focusing much of its air traffic through Paris Charles De Gaulle and Paris Orly Airports.

These statistics reflect each country's unique geographic and demographic factors influencing their aviation infrastructure.

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