Categories: Chicago

O’Hare International Airport Chicago named as the busiest airport of US in 2018

O’Hare International Airport has surpassed the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport of Atlanta in terms of hustle and bustle. It was the busiest airport of the United States in 2018. The data release of the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that O’Hare International Airport had more than 903000 arrivals and departures of passengers in 2018. Atlanta International Airport remained second in the list.

O’Hare International Airport was also the busiest airport of US in 2014. The flight operations at O’Hare Airport increased by 4.2 percent in 2018 while the flight operations at Atlanta Airport increased by 1.2 percent. United Airlines had the most operations at O’Hare and it is the largest career at this airport. It has been adding more flights with the passage of time at O’Hare.

Jackson Sorbo

Managing editor of the Chicago Morning Star

Recent Posts

Chicago History Museum Workers Ratify First Contract

Workers at the Chicago History Museum ratified their first union contract on August 25, 2026, with 96% of union members…

3 days ago

White Sox, Rangers Battle for Playoff Position

The Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers head into Wednesday’s series finale at Rate Field with both clubs fighting for…

4 days ago

Chicago Business Expo Returns to Malcolm X College

Chicago will hold its final Business Resource Expo of 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Malcolm X College, bringing entrepreneurs…

7 days ago

Bedard Signs $75M Deal, Backs Patrick Kane Return

Connor Bedard has secured his long-term future with the Chicago Blackhawks, signing a five-year, $75 million contract extension that will…

1 week ago

Chicago House Music Festival Returns for Four-Day Run

The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will return Aug. 27 through 30, bringing four days of free performances, dance…

1 week ago

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Hits 27 States

U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico that has sickened 345…

3 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.