George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) requires the longest layover buffer of any major US airport at 2 hours and 17 minutes, narrowly ahead of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 2 hours and 16 minutes.
US Airports
Using 2025 international passenger traffic figures, here’s a closer look at the seven airports handling the largest volumes of overseas travelers, ranked from seventh to first.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified more than 150 airport safety “hot spots” across the country, raising renewed concerns about runway safety and operational risks.
Denver International Airport (DEN) has launched an unusual public appeal asking passengers to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who are currently working without pay.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is experiencing longer TSA security lines as the ongoing US government shutdown begins to affect staffing levels at major airports.
FAA imposes 10-day, 10-nautical-mile security TFR over El Paso, grounding all flights at ELP with zero advance notice.
Health authorities are assessing potential public exposure after a traveler infected with measles passed through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded how airline passenger data is used, allowing immigration authorities (ICE) to make arrests at US airports, including on domestic routes.
Airlines, including United Airlines (UA) and JetBlue (B6), that operated flights through major US hubs such as Los Angeles (LAX) and New York–JFK (JFK) may owe millions of dollars in fines after the FAA began investigating alleged violations of mandated capacity restrictions during the government shutdown.
If you’re planning a trip abroad for the 2025 holiday season — or flying home from one — your choice of arrival airport may end up shaping your experience more than you expect.