Definition: This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) and may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Description: The map displayed here shows how Airports varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
| Country | Airports | Year |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,513 | 2013 |
| Brazil | 4,093 | 2013 |
| Mexico | 1,714 | 2013 |
| Canada | 1,467 | 2013 |
| Russia | 1,218 | 2013 |
| Argentina | 916 | 2020 |
| Bolivia | 855 | 2013 |
| Colombia | 836 | 2013 |
| Paraguay | 799 | 2013 |
| Indonesia | 673 | 2013 |
