Charlotte Soars to No. 6 Among World’s Busiest Airports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has climbed to sixth place on Airports Council International’s 2024 list of the world’s busiest airports. The airport also ranked seventh in North America and 23rd globally for passenger traffic. Aircraft operations rose by 11%, with 596,583 takeoffs and landings in 2024, up from 539,066 the previous year. According to WBTV, Charlotte broke its all-time passenger record for the fifth time in eight years, reaching 58.8 million travelers—a 10% jump from 2023. International travel also surged by 13%, with 2.4 million international passengers reported.
