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Commercial Aerodrome Records & Rankings

Commercial aerodrome rankings and physical specifications compiled from the OurAirports open aviation database (2026-09-01 Snapshot). Evaluated and indexed across RunwayFacts' 650 curated commercial aerodromes.

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Longest Runways

Top 50 longest paved physical runways among the 650 curated commercial aerodromes, led by Xigaze Peace (16,404 ft), Denver International (16,000 ft), and Hamad International (15,912 ft).

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Highest Elevation Airports

High-altitude commercial aerodromes ranked by field elevation above mean sea level (MSL) within the 650 curated dataset, led by El Alto International (13,355 ft).

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Multi-Runway Complexes

Mega-hubs ranked by active commercial paved runway count, led by Chicago O'Hare (ORD, 8 active runways), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW, 7), and Denver (DEN, 6).

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🛡️ Data Methodology & Scope Notice

Rankings in this section are evaluated within the RunwayFacts Published Dataset (n=650), representing curated primary commercial passenger aerodromes with certified paved runways ≥3,000 ft and active airline service. Broader percentile ranks are computed against the full 7,558 commercial aerodrome universe.

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