The 10 Busiest Airports In North America In 2026

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leads the story of North America’s busiest airports in 2026 rankings, using Airports Council International World passenger totals and US Federal Aviation Administration enplanement figures. SFO claims 10th place with 54.5 million passengers, supported by strong transpacific demand and international network rebuild, plus extensive domestic connections. The article cites 4.68% year-over-year growth in enplanements. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) sits just behind SFO by about 378,000 boardings. Moving up, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is listed at No. 9 with 55.0 million passengers. It serves Las Vegas’ leisure market and recorded a 6.07% year-over-year drop in passenger boardings, yet remains a major base for carriers including Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air.