After the construction of the fourth-largest airport in the world, Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, many people are now curious to know which airport is the largest in the world.
The answer may surprise you, as the world’s largest airport is neither in India nor in the United States, but in the Middle East.
Which Is the World’s Largest Airport, and Where Is It Located?
The world’s largest airport is King Fahd International Airport (KFIA), located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This airport covers an area of 776 square kilometers (299.61 square miles), making it even larger than the Indian city of Mumbai.
All About KFIA Airport
Construction of King Fahd International Airport began in 1983, and the airport was officially completed on November 28, 1999. During the Gulf War, the airport was used as a base for US military operations. Commercial flights also started in 1999, and since then, the airport has served millions of travelers from around the world.
King Fahd International Airport handles over 10 million passengers each year. It has three terminals that manage both domestic and international flights.
Jewar Airport: Asia’s Largest
Meanwhile, in India, the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is set to become the largest airport in Asia. Spread across 6,200 hectares (around 15,320 acres), it is already Asia’s largest airport and the fourth-largest airport in the world.
