Global Aviation Statistics

Comprehensive insights into worldwide aviation infrastructure, flight connectivity, and airline networks

Airport Types Distribution

Airports by Continent

Top Countries by Airport Count

#1 United States 32,279
#2 Brazil 7,744
#3 Japan 3,747
#4 Canada 3,300
#5 Australia 2,774
#6 Mexico 2,688
#7 Russia 1,767
#8 France 1,752
#10 Germany 1,408
#11 South Korea 1,407
#12 Argentina 955
#13 Italy 949
#14 Venezuela 895

Aviation Insights

Commercial Aviation

4,371 airports offer scheduled commercial service, representing 5.2% of all airports.

The majority are concentrated in North America and Europe, with significant growth in Asia-Pacific regions.

Global Connectivity

Our database tracks routes connecting 231 countries, facilitating international travel and trade.

The most connected regions are Europe and North America, with extensive intra-regional networks.

Route Growth

New routes are continuously added as airlines expand their networks. 59848 routes have been discovered in the past 30 days.

Growth is particularly strong in emerging markets and new airline partnerships.

Airport Types Breakdown

489

Large Airports

4,688

Medium Airports

42,475

Small Airports

22,406

Heliports

Last Updated: December 14, 2025