Traveling through a large airport doesn't always mean long lines, confusing terminals, or a stressful experience. Some of the main airports in the United States have invested billions of dollars in new terminals, better rest areas, technology and gastronomic options to make the passage of passengers more comfortable.

Every year, the consulting firm J.D. Power evaluates traveler satisfaction in North America based on factors such as access, security, cleanliness, shopping and dining, ease of navigation, and overall experience.

What is a mega-airport?

J.D. Power considers mega airports to be those that receive 33 million or more passengers per year, that is, the main hubs in the United States and Canada. The best in 2026 are:

For the second consecutive year it led the category thanks to its modern terminals, good signage, cleanliness and relatively low waiting times.

It stood out for the ease of moving between terminals and for the overall passenger experience.

It maintains one of the best ratings among large American airports, especially for the attention of the staff and the efficiency of the security process.

One of the most important airports in the country and one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup. Its recent investments in infrastructure and services helped improve traveler satisfaction.

It remains among the best thanks to its renovated facilities, wide gastronomic offer and ease of getting to the city center.

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Other notable mega airports

All appear in the top ten of the most recent J.D. Airport Satisfaction Study. Power.

What is evaluated to prepare the ranking

The classification does not only measure punctuality. Passengers rate aspects such as:

According to J.D. Power, terminal improvements, the addition of local restaurants and easier navigation within airports explain the increase in traveler satisfaction in recent years.

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