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Busiest Airports Over Time

Passengers boarding at the busiest U.S. airports each year. Atlanta has held the top spot for two decades, while 2020 carved a crater into every line as the pandemic grounded air travel — followed by a steep, uneven recovery.

Busiest Airports Over Time — PublicChartsEnplaned passengers at the busiest U.S. airports since 2003, including the 2020 collapse and recovery. Source: U.S. DOT BTS.Busiest Airports Over TimePassengers boarding at the busiest U.S. airports each year. Atlanta has held the top spot for two decades, while 2020 carved a crater into every line as the pandemic grounded air travel — followed by a steep, uneven recovery.