Open Aviation Dataset Harness

Global Airport & Runway Facts, Rankings & Comparisons

High-density technical database covering 650 primary commercial aerodromes across 166 countries. Features multi-universe dimensional rankings, surface classifications, and spatial proximity graphs.

650

Commercial Aerodromes

166

Countries & Territories

100%

Paved Commercial Runways (≥3,000 ft)

🏆 World Aerodrome Records & Extremes

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World's Longest Runways

Top 50 longest physical runways in the published dataset, led by Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (16,404 ft) and Denver International Airport (16,000 ft).

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World's Highest Elevation

Top 50 highest commercial aerodromes (MSL), led by El Alto International Airport (13,355 ft) and Inca Manco Capac International Airport (12,552 ft).

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Multi-Runway Complexes

Commercial mega-hub complexes with parallel and crosswind active runways, led by Chicago O'Hare International Airport (8 active runways).

🌍 Browse Aerodromes by Country (166 Nations)

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United States 63

Max Runway: 16,000 ft (4877m)

China 55

Max Runway: 16,404 ft (5000m)

Russia 31

Max Runway: 15,092 ft (4600m)

India 26

Max Runway: 14,534 ft (4430m)

Mexico 16

Max Runway: 14,764 ft (4500m)

Saudi Arabia 16

Max Runway: 14,222 ft (4335m)

Iran 14

Max Runway: 14,425 ft (4397m)

Egypt 13

Max Runway: 13,171 ft (4015m)

Spain 11

Max Runway: 14,271 ft (4350m)

Nigeria 10

Max Runway: 12,794 ft (3900m)

Australia 9

Max Runway: 12,999 ft (3962m)

Brazil 9

Max Runway: 13,123 ft (4000m)

France 9

Max Runway: 13,829 ft (4215m)

Germany 9

Max Runway: 13,123 ft (4000m)

Indonesia 9

Max Runway: 13,218 ft (4029m)

Italy 9

Max Runway: 12,861 ft (3920m)

Top 10 Longest Runways

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Rank	Airport	IATA	Longest Runway
#1	Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base	`RKZ`	16,404 ft (5000m)
#2	Denver International Airport	`DEN`	16,000 ft (4877m)
#3	Hamad International Airport	`DOH`	15,912 ft (4850m)
#4	Erbil International Airport	`EBL`	15,748 ft (4800m)
#5	Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport	`HRE`	15,502 ft (4725m)
#6	Zhukovsky International Airport	`ZIA`	15,092 ft (4600m)
#7	Kuwait International Airport	`KWI`	15,026 ft (4580m)
#8	Hosea Kutako International Airport	`WDH`	15,010 ft (4575m)
#9	Doha International Airport	`DIA`	15,000 ft (4572m)
#10	Harry Reid International Airport	`LAS`	14,835 ft (4522m)

Top 10 Highest Elevation

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Rank	Airport	IATA	Elevation
#1	El Alto International Airport	`LPB`	13,355 ft (4071m)
#2	Inca Manco Capac International Airport	`JUL`	12,552 ft (3826m)
#3	Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base	`RKZ`	12,408 ft (3782m)
#4	Lhasa Gonggar International Airport	`LXA`	11,713 ft (3570m)
#5	Joya Andina International Airport	`UYU`	11,136 ft (3394m)
#6	Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport	`CUZ`	10,860 ft (3310m)
#7	Alcantarí International Airport	`SRE`	10,184 ft (3104m)
#8	Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	`TLC`	8,466 ft (2580m)
#9	El Dorado International Airport	`BOG`	8,361 ft (2548m)
#10	Jorge Wilsterman International Airport	`CBB`	8,360 ft (2548m)

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