Countries with most airports: USA leads global ranking

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.