Airports 1996

Airports data reveals the number of airports in each country. Compare nations, explore rankings, and see trends with interactive maps.

203 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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1	Afghanistan	NaN
2	Albania	NaN
3	Algeria	NaN
4	American Samoa	NaN
5	Andorra	NaN
6	Angola	NaN
7	Anguilla	NaN
8	Antigua and Barbuda	NaN
9	Argentina	NaN
10	Aruba	NaN
11	Australia	NaN
12	Austria	NaN
13	Azerbaijan	NaN
14	Bahrain	NaN
15	Bangladesh	NaN
16	Barbados	NaN
17	Belarus	NaN
18	Belgium	NaN
19	Belize	NaN
20	Benin	NaN
21	Bermuda	NaN
22	Bhutan	NaN
23	Bolivia	NaN
24	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN
25	Brazil	NaN
26	British Virgin Islands	NaN
27	Brunei Darussalam	NaN
28	Bulgaria	NaN
29	Burkina Faso	NaN
30	Myanmar	NaN
31	Burundi	NaN
32	Cambodia	NaN
33	Cameroon	NaN
34	Canada	NaN
35	Cayman Islands	NaN
36	Central African Republic	NaN
37	Chad	NaN
38	Chile	NaN
39	China	NaN
40	Colombia	NaN
41	Comoros	NaN
42	Congo	NaN
43	Cook Islands	NaN
44	Costa Rica	NaN
45	Côte d'Ivoire	NaN
46	Croatia	NaN
47	Cuba	NaN
48	Cyprus	NaN
49	Czech Republic	NaN
50	Denmark	NaN
51	Djibouti	NaN
52	Dominica	NaN
53	Dominican Republic	NaN
54	Ecuador	NaN
55	Egypt	NaN
56	El Salvador	NaN
57	Equatorial Guinea	NaN
58	Eritrea	NaN
59	Estonia	NaN
60	Ethiopia	NaN
61	Réunion	NaN
62	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	NaN
63	Faroe Islands	NaN
64	Fiji	NaN
65	Finland	NaN
66	France	NaN
67	French Guiana	NaN
68	French Polynesia	NaN
69	Gabon	NaN
70	Georgia	NaN
71	Germany	NaN
72	Ghana	NaN
73	Gibraltar	NaN
74	Greenland	NaN
75	Grenada	NaN
76	Guadeloupe	NaN
77	Guam	NaN
78	Guatemala	NaN
79	Guinea	NaN
80	Guyana	NaN
81	Haiti	NaN
82	Holy See	NaN
83	Honduras	NaN
84	Hungary	NaN
85	Iceland	NaN
86	India	NaN
87	Indonesia	NaN
88	Iran	NaN
89	Iraq	NaN
90	Ireland	NaN
91	Israel	NaN
92	Italy	NaN
93	Jamaica	NaN
94	Japan	NaN
95	Jordan	NaN
96	Kiribati	NaN
97	North Korea	NaN
98	South Korea	NaN
99	Kuwait	NaN
100	Kyrgyzstan	NaN
101	Laos	NaN
102	Latvia	NaN
103	Lebanon	NaN
104	Lesotho	NaN
105	Liberia	NaN
106	Libya	NaN
107	Liechtenstein	NaN
108	Lithuania	NaN
109	North Macedonia	NaN
110	Madagascar	NaN
111	Malawi	NaN
112	Malaysia	NaN
113	Maldives	NaN
114	Mali	NaN
115	Martinique	NaN
116	Mauritania	NaN
117	Mauritius	NaN
118	Mayotte	NaN
119	Mexico	NaN
120	Republic of Moldova	NaN
121	Mongolia	NaN
122	Montserrat	NaN
123	Morocco	NaN
124	Mozambique	NaN
125	Namibia	NaN
126	Nauru	NaN
127	Nepal	NaN
128	Netherlands	NaN
129	New Caledonia	NaN
130	New Zealand	NaN
131	Nicaragua	NaN
132	Niger	NaN
133	Nigeria	NaN
134	Niue	NaN
135	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN
136	Norway	NaN
137	Oman	NaN
138	Pakistan	NaN
139	Panama	NaN
140	Papua New Guinea	NaN
141	Paraguay	NaN
142	Peru	NaN
143	Philippines	NaN
144	Poland	NaN
145	Portugal	NaN
146	Puerto Rico	NaN
147	Qatar	NaN
148	Romania	NaN
149	Russia	NaN
150	Rwanda	NaN
151	Saint Helena	NaN
152	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
153	Saint Lucia	NaN
154	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	NaN
155	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
156	San Marino	NaN
157	Sao Tome and Principe	NaN
158	Saudi Arabia	NaN
159	Senegal	NaN
160	Seychelles	NaN
161	Sierra Leone	NaN
162	Singapore	NaN
163	Slovakia	NaN
164	Slovenia	NaN
165	Solomon Islands	NaN
166	Somalia	NaN
167	South Africa	NaN
168	Spain	NaN
169	Sri Lanka	NaN
170	Suriname	NaN
171	Eswatini	NaN
172	Sweden	NaN
173	Switzerland	NaN
174	Syrian Arab Republic	NaN
175	Taiwan	NaN
176	Tajikistan	NaN
177	Tanzania	NaN
178	Thailand	NaN
179	Bahamas	NaN
180	Gambia	NaN
181	Togo	NaN
182	Tokelau	NaN
183	Tonga	NaN
184	Trinidad and Tobago	NaN
185	Tunisia	NaN
186	Turkmenistan	NaN
187	Turks and Caicos Islands	NaN
188	Uganda	NaN
189	Ukraine	NaN
190	United Arab Emirates	NaN
191	United Kingdom	NaN
192	United States	NaN
193	Uruguay	NaN
194	Uzbekistan	NaN
195	Vanuatu	NaN
196	Vietnam	NaN
197	United States Virgin Islands	NaN
198	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN
199	Samoa	NaN
200	Yemen	NaN
201	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	NaN
202	Zambia	NaN
203	Zimbabwe	NaN

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Insights by country

Malawi

In 1996, Malawi ranked #112 globally with a total of 41 airports. This number reflects a limited aviation infrastructure compared to regional neighbors like Zambia, which has a more developed network. The country's geographic challenges, including its landlocked status and reliance on agriculture, contribute to a lower investment in air transport facilities, impacting both trade and tourism opportunities.

Cuba

Cuba ranked #48 globally with a total of 156 Airports in 1996. This number is notable compared to regional neighbors, as many Caribbean nations have fewer airports, limiting their connectivity. The extensive network of airports in Cuba is driven by its geographic isolation and the need for tourism infrastructure, which is vital for its economy reliant on international visitors.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan ranks #8 globally with a total of 69 airports in 1996. This number is significantly higher than many regional neighbors, reflecting its strategic geographic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The country's investment in infrastructure, driven by its oil wealth and growing economy, has facilitated the development and maintenance of these airports, enhancing connectivity and supporting trade and tourism.

Bhutan

In 1996, Bhutan ranked #18 globally with a total of 2 airports, comprising 1 with paved runways measuring 1,524 to 2,437 meters and 1 with unpaved runways measuring 914 to 1,523 meters. This number is relatively modest compared to larger neighboring countries like India, which has a significantly higher number of airports. The limited airport infrastructure in Bhutan is largely due to its challenging mountainous terrain and a focus on preserving its unique cultural heritage, which prioritizes sustainable development over rapid modernization.

India

In 1996, India ranked #88 globally with a total of 288 airports. This figure is modest compared to larger nations like the United States, which boasts over 13,000 airports, highlighting India's developing aviation infrastructure. Key drivers of India's airport distribution include its vast geographic diversity and a growing economy, which has spurred investments in air travel and connectivity, particularly in urban centers.

Myanmar

In 1996, Myanmar ranked #27 globally with a total of 74 airports. This number is relatively high compared to some neighboring countries, reflecting Myanmar's strategic geographic position in Southeast Asia. The country's diverse topography and economic focus on improving infrastructure have driven the development of various airport facilities, enabling better connectivity for trade and tourism.

Iceland

Iceland ranked #87 globally in 1996 with a total of 84 airports. This number is relatively low compared to larger countries, reflecting Iceland's unique geography and smaller population. The country's extensive network of airports is driven by its remote location in the North Atlantic and the need for connectivity in a region where road infrastructure is limited. Additionally, the predominance of unpaved runways indicates the challenges posed by Iceland's rugged terrain and climate.

Ireland

In 1996, Ireland ranked #92 globally with a total of 40 airports. This number is modest compared to larger European nations, reflecting Ireland's smaller population and land area. The relatively low number of airports is driven by the country's geographic size and its focus on developing key infrastructure to support tourism and business, particularly in urban areas like Dublin and Cork.

Argentina

In 1996, Argentina ranked #9 globally with a total of 1,253 airports. This figure is significantly higher than many of its regional neighbors, reflecting Argentina's vast geography and the need for extensive air travel infrastructure. The country's diverse topography, ranging from the Andes mountains to expansive plains, necessitates a well-developed airport network to support both domestic connectivity and international trade.

Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe ranked #161 with a total of 2 airports in 1996. This number is relatively low compared to other countries in Africa, where many nations have significantly more airports to support tourism and trade. The limited number of airports reflects the country's small geographic size and population, which stands at approximately 200,000, as well as its reliance on a less developed infrastructure for transportation.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, was a reference resource produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. From 1971 it was not classified, and available to the public in print since 1975, initially by the CIA, and later the Government Publishing Office.

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