JD Power's 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked 20 major US airports based on passenger surveys, with Minneapolis-St. Paul topping the list for the third consecutive year. The study found that recently completed airport renovations significantly boosted satisfaction scores, with mega airports showing a 14-point increase, and passengers rating perfect experiences spending $20 more than those rating trips as just OK.
U.S. airport satisfaction has increased for the third consecutive year despite near-record travel volumes, according to J.D. Power's annual study of over 24,000 travelers. Improved ratings are driven by newly opened and upgraded terminals and gates at major airports including JFK, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh, which feature larger spaces, better lighting, and enhanced amenities.