The 10 most satisfying big airports in America
Often, going to the airport can be a hassle. But sometimes things go pretty smoothly: Security’s a breeze, your plane is on time, the facilities are clean, your pre-boarding meal is yummy. It all adds up to a pretty satisfactory experience. J.D. Power surveyed thousands of airport passengers and used the results to compile a ranking of the most satisfying airports among the largest ones in the country.
Click through to see which “mega” airports people liked the best.
10. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The Massachusetts airport scored a 591 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 20 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
9. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The Florida airport scored a 593 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 17 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
8. Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The Florida airport scored a 596 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 28 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
T-6. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The California airport scored a 611 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 24 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
T-6. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
The Nevada airport scored a 611 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 28 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
5. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The Texas airport scored a 623 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 39 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
4. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The New York airport scored a 628 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 31 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
3. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The Arizona airport scored a 633 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 24 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
2. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The Michigan airport scored a 643 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 15 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
1. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The Minnesota airport scored a 671 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 17 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.