Airport Codes Cheat Sheet

Airport codes reference — major US and international IATA codes, airline hubs, and tips for navigating airports by code.

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Major US Airports

CodeAirportCity
ATLHartsfield-JacksonAtlanta — busiest airport in the world
LAXLos Angeles InternationalLos Angeles
ORDO'HareChicago
DFWDallas/Fort WorthDallas
JFKJohn F. KennedyNew York
SFOSan Francisco InternationalSan Francisco
MIAMiami InternationalMiami
SEASeattle-TacomaSeattle

International Hubs

CodeAirportCity
LHRHeathrowLondon
CDGCharles de GaulleParis
DXBDubai InternationalDubai
HNDHanedaTokyo
SINChangiSingapore

Airline Hub Quick Reference

AirlineMajor Hubs
DeltaATL, DTW, MSP, SLC
AmericanDFW, CLT, MIA, ORD
UnitedORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, SFO
SouthwestDAL, MDW, DEN, LAS
Pro Tip: When booking connecting flights, choose an airport that's a hub for your airline — connections are smoother and there are more backup flights if something goes wrong. A Delta connection through ATL is safer than a Delta connection through an American hub like DFW.
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