Global Aviation Statistics

Comprehensive insights into worldwide aviation infrastructure and flight connectivity

83,355
Total Airports
48,640
Flight Routes
249
Countries
48,640
Active Routes

Airport Types Distribution

Airports by Continent

Aviation Insights

Commercial Aviation

4,372 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 229 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. 48640 routes have been discovered in the past 30 days.

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

Airport Types Breakdown

483

Large Airports

4,687

Medium Airports

42,284

Small Airports

21,960

Heliports

Last Updated: July 26, 2025