Airports

Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the world’s busiest airport. Located just ten miles south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia’s capital city, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is easily reached via local Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains and buses, downtown and suburban shuttles, and interstate highways.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offers passengers the convenience of more than 200 concessions for services, food, beverages, and retail shopping. The terminal at ATL Airport includes the concourses T, A, B, C, D, and E, accommodating 148 domestic and 28 international gates. Atlanta International Airport has an underground, automated people-mover, consisting of nine, four-car trains operating on a loop, that connects all the concourses with the terminal. Trains run between 14 stations every two minutes.

Other notable features at ATL are the 30,000 parking spaces and superb conference facilities, which include 23 meeting rooms, boardrooms, a VIP suite, and computer workstations. Atlanta International Airport continues to meet growing demand with a $5.4 billion investment program being implemented over ten years.

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Boston Logan International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is located in East Boston, serving the city of Boston and the greater New England area. America’s sixth busiest airport, Logan International Airport handles domestic flights and international connections to and from the Pacific Rim, Europe, and Latin America.

Logan International Airport has five terminals, with an expanded Terminal E, airport transit facilities, and parking as airport improvements in the pipeline. Longer term plans include a new runway to reduce flight delays. A comprehensive range of amenities and services at Logan Airport is available to travelers, including gift, news, and duty-free shops, restaurants, and banking and currency services. Wireless Internet access and a manicure service are also available. A choice of ground transportation options includes car rental, shuttles, MBTA buses, taxis, and water taxis, with the airport just four miles (six kilometers) northeast of Boston.

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Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of America’s best-connected airports and for many years was the USA’s busiest before Atlanta Airport took over the mantle.

Over 70 million people a year travel through Chicago O’Hare International Airport, voted “Best Airport in North America” in 2000 by international travelers surveyed in Business Traveler magazine.

Located 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of downtown Chicago, O’Hare International Airport provides excellent transport links to Chicago by public transport, hire car or shuttle service. ORD Chicago Airport currently has four terminals, equipped with extensive and modern facilities and services. Recent upgrades at Chicago O’Hare Airport have included new amenities at the International Terminal 5 and an Airport Transfer Service, with major reconstruction work at Terminals 2 and 3 scheduled for completion by 2007.

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located between Dallas and Fort Worth in the state of Texas. One of America’s busiest airports, Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) handles a large number of domestic flights and international connections to and from Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim.

Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport has five main terminals: A, B, C, D, and E. Being located centrally within the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex allows easy access to both major cities via any of the numerous ground transport facilities. DFW provides a full complement of facilities and services for international travelers, with an excellent customer service reputation. DFW Airport provides extensive disabled facilities and short- and long-term parking options.

DFW’s new international Terminal D opened for commercial flights in July 2005, featuring a large shopping center with quality restaurants and bars, a “smart technology” car park, and train link to the airport’s other terminals.

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the eighth busiest commercial airport in the United States, offering nonstop or direct services to over 185 domestic and international destinations. IAH Airport serves 22 domestic and international passenger carriers.

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is conveniently located only 23 miles from downtown Houston, near the Sam Houston Tollway.

The Bush Intercontinental Airport features five passenger terminals: A, B, C, D, and E. IAH Airport also features a new International Arrivals Building, located between Terminals C, D, and E. An underground passenger train links all terminals, with free shuttle service to and from the City Economy Lot. IAH Airport offers a wide range of shops and restaurants, more than 23,000 parking spaces, and convenient ground transport facilities to downtown Houston.

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Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is one of the largest airports in the United States, linking ten million passengers between mid-America and other US cities, with international arrivals also handled. Kansas International Airport is a principal hub for the states of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

Located just 20 minutes drive to downtown Kansas City, MCI Airport provides a choice of fast transport links to the city. This state-of-the-art airport is notable for its easy terminal access, minimal number of flight delays and lack of congestion, establishing it as one of the most convenient commercial airports in the world.

MCI Airport has three terminals that serve domestic flights, with one serving international arrivals. Ticket counters and airline gates are located close to each other for efficient passenger boarding. MCI Airport now provides parking spaces for 23,305 vehicles.

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Las Vegas McCarran International Airport

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is amongst the ten busiest airports in the world, serving over 27 million passengers traveling to and from the vibrant city of Las Vegas in Nevada. Located two kilometers (one mile) south of the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport consists of two separate terminal complexes offering 85 boarding gates.

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport has modern facilities, excellent air links, and nearby interstate highway and railroad connections. LAS features two terminal buildings, with Terminal One serving domestic passengers and Terminal Two serving three gates for international flight boarding. Terminal facilities at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport include restaurants, shops, gift stores, snack bars, restrooms, banking services, ATMs, post office, medical facilities and kids play area.

LAS offers a range of pastimes for travelers including massage services, fitness center, gaming area, art gallery and aviation museum. Disabled travelers are also well catered for with telephones for the hearing impaired, wheelchairs, handicap accessible restrooms and visual paging. Parking facilities at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport includes short term, long term, oversized, valet, remote and terminal two parking. Ground transportation options available at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport include rental cars, taxis, shuttles and public transportation.

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Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world. Located on the southern coast of California, Los Angeles International Airport handles thousands of domestic and international commercial flights every year.

Located 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport provides travelers with extensive and modern facilities, with convenient transport links by road and rail. LAX Airport flies international passengers and cargo traffic to and from the five-county Southern California region, serving 88 airlines through nine terminals.

Commercial service began at LAX in 1946, with domestic and international terminals and a second-level roadway added in the 1980s. With its increasingly expanding air cargo system, Los Angeles International Airport is a commerce leader.

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Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the third busiest airport in the United States, carrying over 20 million passengers to and from 160 cities worldwide. Over 90 airlines operating out of Miami International Airport serve around 500,000 domestic and international passengers per week.

Located nine miles (14 kilometers) northwest of Miami, Miami International Airport features 147 gates in concourses A to H, which are located on the departure level. A wide selection of restaurants, shops, and other services is available at the airport terminal, with extensive and convenient short- and long-term parking provided. An airport SuperShuttle transports passengers to bus and railway stations.

Miami International Airport has one of the most ambitious development programs to improve its amenities and capacity of any US airport, including a major expansion of the terminal area, set for completion in 2005 / 2006. The airport opened a fourth runway in 2003 and is the USA’s biggest international freight airport.

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Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) is located just south of Minneapolis and St Paul, serving both cities and the surrounding suburbs. Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States, handling domestic flights and international connections. The airport is also a primary origination point in the United States for charter flights.

Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport has two terminals: Hubert H Humphrey Terminal and Lindbergh Terminal. Currently undergoing a $5 billion expansion and renovation program, the MSP terminals, airfield, parking facilities, and roads are all being further improved.

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John F Kennedy International Airport

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York’s busiest airport, handling over 30 million passengers each year through nine terminals. JFK International Airport currently hosts over 80 airlines traveling to domestic and international destinations.

Located 15 miles (24 kilometers) southeast of downtown Manhattan in the New York City borough of Queens, JFK Airport offers excellent facilities for travelers and transport links to Manhattan.

New York International Airport opened for commercial flights in 1948 and was renamed JFK Airport in 1963. John F Kennedy Airport has undergone a multi-million dollar development program, including a major redevelopment of International Terminal 4 and a new road and light rail system.

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New York LaGuardia International Airport

New York LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) is located in Flushing, New York City, just eight miles east of midtown Manhattan. LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) handles over 20 million passengers a year for domestic flights and international connections to and from the Pacific Rim, Europe, and Latin America.

LaGuardia Airport is one of three airports serving New York, alongside JFK and Newark. Located in the borough of Queens, LGA Airport is the closest of New York’s three airports to Manhattan. Depending on traffic, taxi journeys from LaGuardia Airport to midtown can be just 20 minutes.

The airport currently serves 26 airlines including Delta and US Airways. LGW offers comprehensive amenities and services for travelers, with free buses connecting LaGuardia’s terminals and airport parking lots.

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Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is located just 16 miles from midtown Manhattan, and is one of the three major New York metropolitan airports.

Established as the metropolitan region’s first major airport in 1928, Newark Liberty International Airport has undergone major expansion of its international air service in the last decade. Today EWR’s international airlines offer direct service to many destinations around the world, and is a popular alternative to New York’s JFK airport for visitors to Manhattan.

Newark Airport provides three separate terminals, A, B and C, all with a comprehensive range of amenities and services for the convenience of travelers. A choice of ground transportation options to New York City and 24-hour AirTrain service between Terminals A, B, and C, parking lots D and E, and the rental car complex.

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John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport (SNA) Orange County is located in Santa Ana, 35 miles south of Los Angeles, California. John Wayne International Airport is the only commercial service airport in Orange County, flying close to nine million passengers each year to major destinations.

Hosting twelve commercial and three commuter airlines, JWA airport implemented a major expansion of facilities in 1999, with the addition of 2000 parking spaces and a Ground Transportation Center. The JWA terminal building offers a range of amenities and services including ATMs, information booths, fast food restaurants, gift and news shops.

The Thomas F Riley Terminal building at John Wayne Airport features five parking lots, extensive disabled facilities and a notable collection of art exhibits including a nine-foot bronze statue of ‘the Duke’ John Wayne. Red coat airport ‘ambassadors’ are on hand at JWA to assist with travelers queries. JWA provides a variety of ground transportation options including car hire, taxis, buses and shuttles.

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Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a major gateway to sunny Florida – over 80,000 passengers use this award-winning airport every day. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Orlando International Airport is easily accessible from all major Florida cities, business centers, attractions, and world-famous beaches, being just 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) southeast of Orlando.

Orlando International Airport is Florida’s busiest airport, serving over 80 airlines and around 30 million domestic passengers each year, with scheduled services to 69 US and 27 international destinations. The ultra-modern terminal building provides an enclosed passenger shuttle system linking the gates to the tri-level main terminal. Terminal 4 features an impressive skylight dome.

Orlando International Airport provides a comprehensive range of shops and services, including 20 restaurants, six bars, and even a micro brewery. Duty-free shopping, currency exchanges, and Internet kiosks are available at several locations. The airport has extensive facilities for disabled travelers, parking, and ground transportation options.

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Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves one of the USA’s largest metropolitan areas, flying millions of domestic and international travelers each year. Philadelphia International Airport is located seven miles (11 kilometers) from downtown Philadelphia and is easily accessible from I-76, I-95, and I-476.

Philadelphia International Airport consists of seven terminals with a comprehensive choice of amenities and services for travelers. The new International Terminal complex opened in 2003 to meet growing demand for overseas flights. A wide choice of ground transportation options includes a rail service to and from the airport on SEPTA’S high-speed train.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), the sixth-busiest airport in the USA, is the principal gateway for Phoenix, capital of Arizona. Located surprisingly close to the city center, the airport gives easy access to the wealth of first-rate hotels and resorts that flourish in Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun.

Every year 40 million passengers travel between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 40 other US destinations and 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. More than 18 airlines serve PHX airport: it is a major hub.

Situated only three miles (five kilometers) from the center of Phoenix, PHX Airport offers extensive parking and ground transportation options. But many improvements are planned or underway, so people driving to the airport should expect traffic delays. Typically, say airport authorities, drivers should add 15 minutes to a journey time to compensate.

Though just minutes away from the central business district, the airport also provides convenient access to relaxing resort hotels, high quality golf courses and the Arizona cities of Tucson, Prescott, Sedona, and Flagstaff. Many travelers use Sky Harbor International en route to Arizona’s rich heritage of historic Native American sites, green forests, stony deserts, and national parks, which include the Grand Canyon.

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San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) caters to about 16 million passengers every year across its three modern terminals. More than 20 domestic and international carriers operate from San Diego International Airport.

Serving the popular tourist city of San Diego, and southern California, San Diego airport is located just airport two miles northwest of San Diego. San Diego Airport (SAN) features shuttles services between the terminals and rental cars, taxis, shuttle vans and public transportation are available for travelers needing transportation into San Diego city areas. SAN provides extensive facilities for leisure and business travelers, with over 30 food and drink vendors.

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San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the USA’s busiest airports, handling both domestic flights and international connections for the Pacific Rim, Europe, and Latin America. Located 14 miles (22 kilometers) south of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport serves the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the wider Bay Area.

San Francisco International Airport has four terminals, including the much praised international terminal, three of which handle domestic and Canada-bound flights. An internal transit system, AirTrain, links together the various parts of the airport. Metro rail services run between the airport, the city, and the Bay Area. SFO Airport offers a wide range of amenities and services, including a choice of diners, shops, plus spa treatments, wireless Internet access, banking services, a business center, and disabled facilities. There is also an aquarium, aviation library and museum, Reflection Room, children’s area, airport museums, and an arts commission.

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the only major airport in California’s Santa Clara County, and handles around 11 million passengers a year to a range of domestic destinations. Located just two miles north of downtown San Jose, in the South Bay region of California, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport also caters for international arrivals.

San Jose Airport features two Terminals that offer the most modern services and facilities. A development program currently underway involves terminal construction, access improvements, parking garages and airfield upgrades. SJC airport provides a choice of ground transportation options and disabled facilities.

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA), often known as Sea-Tac, is a busy airport that handles upwards of twenty five million passengers yearly. Located between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, close to the Pacific Ocean, Seattle Tacoma International Airport handles thousands of domestic and international commercial flights every year.

Seattle Airport is the principal hub for air transport within the northwestern United States and, particularly, the state of Washington. Its passenger and cargo systems serve the dynamic, internationally connected economy of the Seattle area.

A wide range of services and amenities for travelers are available at SEA airport, with a major expansion program set for completion by 2010. Seattle Airport completed improvements to Concourse A and a new South Arrivals Hall in 2004. Ground transportation options at Seattle Airport include shuttles, buses, public transit and taxis.

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a busy airport in Washington DC that serves the US capital city and the nearby states of Maryland and Virginia. Reagan International Airport is one of three airports for Washington DC along with Dulles Airport and Baltimore Washington Airport.

Located just four miles (7 kms) south of Washington DC, Reagan National Airport handles thousands of short haul flights every year, many linking US and Canadian cities. DCA airport provides efficient transport links to Washington and the surrounding region, with ground transport options including car rental, buses, taxis and limousines. Reagan Airport provides comprehensive amenities at its three terminals, including first-class dining, shopping and banking services.

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