Huge terminals and runways: 7 largest airports in the world

Those who are used to traveling frequently usually know their way around the airport. However, in some cases, even this is not enough, as travelers need to cover hundreds of square meters of territory to get to the terminal faster.

Although the size of airports does not always correspond to the total passenger traffic, the world's largest airports continue to amaze with their scale. Yahoo News offers to familiarize yourself with the top 7 largest airports in the world by area.

King Fahd International Airport (DMM) - 776 square kilometers

King Fahd International Airport, located in Saudi Arabia, is the largest airport in the world in terms of its total area. This airport covers an area roughly equal to that of New York City. However, despite its size, it is not the busiest airport in the country, and its territory can be explained by its past as a US military base.

Denver International Airport (DEN) - 135.7 square kilometers

Denver Airport in Colorado covers one-third of the city's total area. This airport is located on former agricultural land and has a complex system of underground trains connecting the main terminal of Denver International Airport with various gates.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 69.6 square kilometers

This airport is located in the state of Texas between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. This airport is the headquarters of American Airlines and the main point for transfers and movement of aircraft. In addition, this airport is the second busiest in the United States.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 53.8 km2

The size of this facility can also be explained by its military past when McCoy Air Force Base was located here, which operated until 1975. Orlando International Airport makes efficient use of its space, being the busiest airport in Florida and the seventh busiest in the United States.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 48.6 km2

In general, there are 3 major airports in Washington with similar passenger traffic, but Washington International Airport is significantly superior to them. However, it is surrounded by rapidly developing suburbs of Virginia, so its size does not seem so surprising.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) - 696,773 square kilometers

Beijing Daxing International Airport is the 6th largest airport in the world and is known for its huge terminal. This star-shaped airport is not the busiest in the world because it was opened only in 2019, but according to forecasts, it could become one of the busiest in the world by 2040.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 44.5 square kilometers

George Bush Intercontinental Airport operates flights to all continents of the world except Antarctica. After the merger with Continental Airlines in 2010, it became the main hub for United Airlines. It has five runways, five terminals and a hotel.