Airports in North America

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a surprisingly busy transport hub, providing transit to nearly eight million passengers each year, and offering convenient connections between 'middle America' and various coastal and southern destinations, including Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles and New York.

Flights to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are mainly provided by Delta Airlines, who offer 145-165 flights out of the airport every day. The airport is 13 miles (about 20km) from downtown Cincinnati and easily accessed.

An airport quite low on facilities and amenities (it's not the most entertaining airport you'll ever visit), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is nonetheless a convenient place to transit through, boasting minimal waiting times and easy transportation routes into downtown Cincinnati.

Ohio's largest airport – and the gateway to the Midwest for international visitors – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) sees about 9 million passengers annually. The airport is a major hub for low-cost carrier ExpressJet Airlines, offering connections to many North American destinations.

Flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are mainly intercontinental, with Chicago and Houston being the most popular destinations although there are also regular flights to Canada (Toronto) and Mexico (Cancun).

The airport is currently in the process of upgrading its facilities, amenities, and overall 'passenger experience', though what it can currently boast about is one of the easiest out-of-airport transport systems in the world.

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is a jointly-owned civil and military hub, offering limited service to 13 American destinations. Colorado's second-busiest airport, it shares its site with Peterson Air Force Base.

Flights to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport are provided by US carriers only, and only between Colorado Springs and other major change-over destinations, such as Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Small and efficient, the airport provides a viable alternative to massive Denver International.

A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the 'Palmetto State' of South Carolina.

Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O'Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.

South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.

Located just 8 miles (15km) from Scarborough, Tobago's capital, Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (TAB) – formerly known as Crown Point International Airport – is the Caribbean island of Tobago's sole air transport hub. Not as popular as Piarco International Airport (located on the other isle of the twin-island republic, Trinidad), it is nevertheless a convenient access-point for Caribbean holidays.

Flights to Tobago via ANR Robinson International Airport (as it is commonly known) are irregular and limited – mainly consisting of connections to London, and to other Caribbean destinations such as Grenada and Barbados.

ANR Robinson International Airport is a very basic, informal kind of airport – perfectly in harmony with the relaxed, sanguine attitude to life that characterizes the island at large. There are, currently, major plans for renovation and improvement at the airport (forming part of the Vision 2020 program) – but, as you'd guess, things are happening slowly.

Quaint, clean and well-run are some of the first words that come to mind when traveling through Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which serves Madison, Dane County and all of south-central Wisconsin, USA.

This zippy little airport has a fair amount to offer for such a small space, and as it should only take you a few minutes to walk from security to whichever one of the 13 gates you’re flying out from, you should have a little time to sample one of the tantalizing eateries at hand.

Don’t, however, mistake the intimacy of Dane County Airport for small-town laxness  – the airport is renowned for having extremely thorough security, so be sure to have all your liquids in a bag and your shoes removed before entering into the line.

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) started off as an airstrip on the beach, as the sand provided the perfect landing surface for light aircraft. Today, the airport has expanded enough to be moved off the sand, and its three paved runways and two terminal buildings are situated three miles (5km) southwest of central Daytona Beach.

With two larger airports (Jacksonville International Airport and Orlando International Airport) situated in Florida and relatively close to Daytona Beach (65 miles to Orlando and 110 miles to Jacksonville), most passengers using Daytona Beach International Airport do so because it is conveniently situated in central Florida. Using a smaller airport is a great way to avoid the traffic congestion found at larger airports, and the terminals and parking areas are all nestled close together.

Most flights to Daytona Beach International Airport come from either Atlanta or Charlotte. US Airways, AirGate Aviation and Delta Air Lines are the three main carriers offering Daytona Beach flights.

Although small, Daytona Beach International Airport has all the facilities you would expect from an airport serving holidaymakers arriving and departing from the popular beaches of Florida. It is the perfect gateway to central Florida and all the treasures the beaches have to offer.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is one of the largest airports, both in the United States and in the world. It is also one of the top ten busiest airports worldwide. Denver International Airport’s beautifully constructed rooftops, which are said to resemble the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains, are conveniently located just 25 miles (40km) from downtown Denver.

An airport the size of Denver International is sure to have ample shopping opportunities for both domestic and international travelers. Passengers using the airport who are not keen on shopping will find that there are many other activities and distractions at the airport, including beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and a number of commissioned art pieces located throughout the terminal buildings.

United Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines and Frontier Airlines all use Denver International Airport as a hub. Flights to Denver International Airport are available from most airports across the United States, such as LA, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Chicago; and from many international destinations including London, Cancun, Toronto and Frankfurt.

An airport the size of Denver International Airport is sure to impress even those travelers who think they've seen it all. However, it seems that this airport goes one step further. Not only does the design of the airport highlight the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, but it also has an environmental management system in place that aims to make the airport itself a more environmentally-friendly place - perfect for travelers wishing to keep their carbon footprint in mind.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 3 miles (5km) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.