en.Wedoany.com Reported - The world's largest airports by area are not necessarily the busiest hubs in terms of passenger traffic. According to the latest data, King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Saudi Arabia tops the list with 776 square kilometers, larger than many cities. Below are the seven largest airports in the world by area, reflecting the strategic value of land reserves in aviation infrastructure.

Seventh place is Orlando International Airport (MCO), covering 69.6 square kilometers, designed to handle peak tourist seasons with flexibility for expansion.

Sixth place is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), covering the same area, serving as a U.S. aviation hub with efficient runways and cargo facilities.

Fifth place is Istanbul Airport (IST), covering 76.5 square kilometers, opened in 2018 as a global transit hub for Turkish Airlines.

Fourth place is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), covering 100 square kilometers, featuring terminals KLIA and KLIA2, serving both full-service and low-cost carriers.

Third place is Denver International Airport (DEN), covering 137.8 square kilometers, the largest airport in North America, with space reserved for up to 12 runways.

Second place is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), covering 375 square kilometers, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, currently undergoing expansion to support Vision 2030.

First place is King Fahd International Airport (DMM), covering 776 square kilometers, with most of its land undeveloped and possessing immense potential.

These airports highlight the importance of space as a strategic asset, from U.S. transit hubs to massive desert airports in the Middle East, where land reserves determine long-term expansion capabilities.

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