emirates7 - Air travel is crucial to the global economy, serving as the primary method for long-distance journeys. It enables swift and secure transportation for passengers, including tourists, business travelers, and military personnel, surpassing other forms of transportation like trains, cars, or ships.

Additionally, air transport is essential for moving cargo such as mail, goods, and military supplies. To accommodate the increasing demand for efficient air travel, cities worldwide have developed vast airports and associated infrastructure.

Here are the top 10 largest airports in the world by land area:

1. King Fahd International Airport (DMM)** — Dammam, Saudi Arabia — 776 km² (299.61 mi²)

2. Denver International Airport (DEN)** — Denver, CO, United States — 135.7 km² (53.09 mi²)

3. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)** — Dallas, TX, United States — 69.6 km² (26.88 mi²)

4. Orlando International Airport (MCO)** — Orlando, FL, United States — 53.8 km² (20.78 mi²)

5. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)** — Washington D.C., United States — 48.6 km² (18.75 mi²)

6. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)** — Beijing, China — 46.6 km² (18 mi²)

7. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)** — Houston, TX, United States — 44.5 km² (17.19 mi²)

8. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)** — Shanghai, China — 39.9 km² (15.4 mi²)

9. Cairo International Airport (CAI)** — Cairo, Egypt — 36.3 km² (14 mi²)

10. Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)** — Bangkok, Thailand — 32.4 km² (12.51 mi²)