Dallas-Fort Worth International welcomed more than 65.5 million passengers in 2015 -- a 2.6% increase over the previous year, according to Airport Council International's 2015 passenger traffic results. The Texas facility dropped from ninth to tenth place.
10. Dallas-Fort Worth International —
Dallas-Fort Worth International welcomed more than 65.5 million passengers in 2015 -- a 2.6% increase over the previous year, according to Airport Council International's 2015 passenger traffic results. The Texas facility dropped from ninth to tenth place.
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Paris' international airport slipped in the rankings as well, moving from the eighth spot to ninth. More than 65.8 million passengers passed through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2015, an increase of 3.1%.
9. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport —
Paris' international airport slipped in the rankings as well, moving from the eighth spot to ninth. More than 65.8 million passengers passed through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2015, an increase of 3.1%.
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Hong Kong International Airport, the world's largest air cargo hub, saw more than 68.3 million passengers pass through its doors in 2015, an increase of 8.2%.
8. Hong Kong International Airport —
Hong Kong International Airport, the world's largest air cargo hub, saw more than 68.3 million passengers pass through its doors in 2015, an increase of 8.2%.
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LAX processed more than 74.9 million passengers in 2015, a rise of 6%. Despite the increase it fell two spots in the rankings, from fifth to seventh.
7. Los Angeles International Airport —
LAX processed more than 74.9 million passengers in 2015, a rise of 6%. Despite the increase it fell two spots in the rankings, from fifth to seventh.
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With nearly 75 million passengers in 2015, London Heathrow dropped three spots to come in as the world's sixth busiest airport. In terms of international passengers, however, Heathrow held onto the second spot.
6. London Heathrow Airport —
With nearly 75 million passengers in 2015, London Heathrow dropped three spots to come in as the world's sixth busiest airport. In terms of international passengers, however, Heathrow held onto the second spot.
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Some 75.6 million passengers passed through Tokyo Haneda in 2015, a rise of 3.8% over 2014.
5. Tokyo Haneda Airport —
Some 75.6 million passengers passed through Tokyo Haneda in 2015, a rise of 3.8% over 2014.
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With more than 76.9 million passengers, Chicago O'Hare moved up to become the fourth-ranked airport in 2015 from seventh position in 2014, with growth of 9.8%.
4. Chicago O'Hare International Airport —
With more than 76.9 million passengers, Chicago O'Hare moved up to become the fourth-ranked airport in 2015 from seventh position in 2014, with growth of 9.8%.
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The sixth busiest airport in 2014, Dubai has moved up to third position. With more than 78 million passengers, traffic grew by 10.7% in 2015. It's also the world's busiest in terms of international passengers.
3. Dubai International Airport —
The sixth busiest airport in 2014, Dubai has moved up to third position. With more than 78 million passengers, traffic grew by 10.7% in 2015. It's also the world's busiest in terms of international passengers.
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Beijing's passenger traffic grew by 4.4%, with 89.9 million passengers passing through last year.
2. Beijing Capital International Airport —
Beijing's passenger traffic grew by 4.4%, with 89.9 million passengers passing through last year.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International remained the busiest passenger airport in the world in 2015 for the 18th year in a row, bringing in more than 101 million passengers.
1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International —
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International remained the busiest passenger airport in the world in 2015 for the 18th year in a row, bringing in more than 101 million passengers.
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