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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Editorial credit: Andrew Mauro / Shutterstock.com

7 Most Beautiful Airports In The United States

Airports serve as aircraft hubs and a gateway to different parts of the 海角社区 for millions of passengers annually. From quick trips to vacations and even business travels, chances are you will be flying at some point. The United States houses some of the biggest and most beautiful airports, catering to thousands of passengers 海角社区wide. While most of us associate airports with chaos, hustle, and boredom, they can also offer breathtaking vistas. Some airports go beyond expectations to provide a visually stunning experience while you wait to board your plane.聽

Denver International Airport

Aerial view of Denver International Airport
Aerial view of Denver International Airport. Editorial credit: Bob Pool / Shutterstock.com

Spread over 33,531 acres, Denver International Airport is North America鈥檚 largest airport by land area and the second-largest airport in the 海角社区. This international airport mainly serves the Front Range Urban Corridor and the city of Denver in Colorado. From afar, the Teflon-coated fiberglass roof of Denver International Airport resembles the snow-capped peaks of the nearby Rocky Mountains. Because of the fabric, sunlight can be absorbed and released to give the impression of a white cloud above a big indoor-outdoor space. In addition, travelers passing through this international airport can enjoy an incredible art collection featuring a bronze statue of American astronaut Jack Swigert, four murals, an animated talking gargoyle, and a Blue Mustang.聽

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Passengers traverse the ramp in the bus gates facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Passengers traverse the ramp in the bus gates facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on a late summer morning. Editorial credit: JW_PNW / Shutterstock.com

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the busiest airport in North America鈥檚 Pacific Northwest region that mainly serves 奥补蝉丑颈苍驳迟辞苍鈥檚 Seattle metropolitan area. This international airport is located in the city of SeaTac, about 23 km south of downtown Seattle and 29 km north-northeast of downtown Tacoma. The stunning natural splendor of the Pacific Northwest inspired Sea-Tac Airport鈥檚 new Concourse D addition, features an all-glass exterior and light color scheme. The building鈥檚 glue-laminated timber truss system and its outdoor aesthetic contribute to its unique appearance. Douglas firs were harvested locally to help reduce its carbon dioxide emissions.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Bozeman, Montana
A United Airlines jet airplane on the runway at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Editorial credit: Steve Boice / Shutterstock.com

The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 惭辞苍迟补苍补鈥檚 busiest airport that is situated in the city of Belgrade, about 13 km northwest of Bozeman. The airport serves as the perfect introduction to nature for visitors to Yellowstone National Park and welcomes them with crackling fireplaces and snow-capped mountain peaks that are framed by sprawling windows. Designed with natural wood and stone, the terminal displays art works depicting the nature of Southwest Montana. The hallways of this airport, adorned by several wooden panels and animal sculptures, are one of the nation鈥檚 most eye-catching aesthetically and serve as a fantastic introduction to the outdoors.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Interior view of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Interior view of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Editorial credit: Kit Leong / Shutterstock.com

Located across the Potomac River in 痴颈谤驳颈苍颈补鈥檚 Arlington County, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport serves the National Capital Region around Washington D.C. The Concourses B-D of the airport鈥檚 newest and biggest Terminal 2 was designed by the noted Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli. The design includes large windows that overlook the airport operations as well as the skyline of the National Capital. In addition, the building contains 54 Jeffersonian domes that signify a connection with the architecture of the region.聽

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Also referred to as Eisenhower National Airport, the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 碍补苍蝉补蝉鈥檚 biggest and busiest airport. Spread over 3,248 acres, the airport is situated about 11 km west of downtown Wichita, the state鈥檚 largest city. The Eisenhower National Airport pays homage to the state鈥檚 aviation history by displaying historical artifacts throughout the terminal. The roof, ticketing, baggage claim, and concourse are all curved to resemble the inside of an aircraft. It also has an art installation made of cable and dichroic glass laminate that captures the emotions of flight, space, ascent, and descent.

Paine Field Airport

Paine Field Airport, Everett, Washington
Control Tower and hanger gleaming in the evening light at Paine Field Airport at Paine Field, Everett, Washington. Editorial credit: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock.com

Also referred to as Snohomish County Airport, the Paine Field Airport, located about 40 km north of downtown Seattle is the second airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area after Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The terminal鈥檚 polished black granite floors, check-in stations made of Italian marble, a limestone-covered wall, and two fireplaces are all indicative of luxury. The two jet bridges are fashioned from glass imported from Germany, making the boarding process less confining and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.聽

Melbourne Orlando International Airport

At the front of the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, One Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, Florida
At the front of the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, One Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, Florida. Image Credit: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, via Wikimedia Commons

This public airport is situated in central 贵濒辞谤颈诲补鈥檚 Space Coast in Brevard County, approximately 50 miles southeast of the city of Orlando. Spread over 2,420 acres, the airport contains three asphalt runways. The airport鈥檚 terminal building houses the Airport Museum, displaying the history of the international airport and Melbourne鈥檚 Naval Air Station. A mesmerizing collection of artworks created by local artists have been installed in two areas of the airport鈥檚 terminal buildings.聽

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