Country Comparison > Airports - with unpaved runways > TOP 10

Rank	Country	Airports - with unpaved runways
1	United States	9,805
2	Brazil	3,442
3	Mexico	1,605
4	Argentina	996
5	Bolivia	993
6	Colombia	884
7	Canada	855
8	Paraguay	784
9	Russia	636
10	Papua New Guinea	536

Definition: This entry gives the total number of airports with unpaved runways (grass, dirt, sand, or gravel surfaces) by length. For airports with more than one runway, only the longest runway is included according to the following five groups - (1) over 3,047 m, (2) 2,438 to 3,047 m, (3) 1,524 to 2,437 m, (4) 914 to 1,523 m, and (5) under 914 m. Only airports with usable runways are included in this listing. Not all airports have facilities for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2009