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 32,160
#2 Brazil 7,627
#3 Japan 3,744
#4 Canada 3,297
#5 Australia 2,759
#6 Mexico 2,687
#7 Russia 1,748
#8 France 1,740
#10 Germany 1,407
#11 South Korea 1,407
#12 Argentina 956
#13 Italy 948
#15 China 746

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 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. 75512 routes have been discovered in the past 30 days.

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

Airport Types Breakdown

484

Large Airports

4,687

Medium Airports

42,373

Small Airports

22,077

Heliports

Last Updated: September 9, 2025