With Labor Day just around the corner, let’s take a look at how smooth airport travel will be by looking at survey data on Americans’ travel habits and airport preferences in 2024.
This report highlights the U.S. airports with the longest and shortest walking distances between gates — information that could be valuable for your Labor Day travel coverage.
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the statistics:
- The airports with the longest walking distances are: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (#1), 2.16 miles, Washington Dulles International Airport (#2), 1.62 miles, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (#3), 1.52 miles.
- The shortest airports within walking distance are: Blue Grass Airport (0.11 miles), Westchester County Airport (0.12 miles), and Harrisburg International Airport (0.13 miles).
- 58% of Americans plan to travel by air in 2024.
- One-third of Americans travel several times a year. 26% travel once a year and 8% travel several times a month.
- The main reasons for travelling were vacation (43%), visiting family (21%) and business trips (17%).
You can find the full report here: Airport Walking Distance Report
