5 Worst Airports in the US

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 worst airports in the U.S. For more airports, head on over to 20 worst airports in the U.S.

5. Boston Logan International Airport

In 2022, Boston Logan International Airport saw saw nearly 26% of flights delayed, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

4. Los Angeles International Airport

LaGuardia used to be ranked among the worst airports in the U.S. but a major infrastructure overhaul has seen its ranking climb high enough to not make it on our list. Los Angeles International Airport on the other, has seen no such improvement.

3. Philadelphia International Airport

Among large airports in the U.S., the Philadelphia International Airport ranked last based on the JD Power survey, due to a lack of infrastructure upgrades in recent years. While it may be one of the worst airports in the U.S., its CEO was quick to mention that scores have improved over the previous year, indicating that they are moving in the right direction.

2. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Travelers really dislike the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where around 46 million people traveled through in the past one year, and in just the last week of September, 60,000 people used the airport.

1. Newark Liberty International Airport

Topping the list of the 20 worst airports in the U.S. is Newark Liberty International Airport, which had the lowest percentage of flights arriving and departing on time based on the analysis conducted by WSJ. Only 70% of flights arrived and departed on time, which is around 15% lower than the best airports in the U.S.

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