North America Airports Interactive Map: Explore by Type and Country
This interactive map plots every airport across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) North American Environmental Atlas. Filter by country or airport type to explore the full network — from major international hubs to small regional airstrips and active military airfields.
How to Use This Map
Getting Started
All airports load automatically when the page opens. Nearby airports are grouped into clusters at lower zoom levels — click any cluster to expand it. Click an individual marker to see the airport name, city, IATA and ICAO codes, type classification, and elevation above sea level.
Filters and Controls
Use the Country dropdown to limit the map to airports in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Use the Type dropdown to filter by airport classification. The counter updates to show how many airports match your current selection. Pan and zoom freely — the URL updates automatically so you can copy and share your exact view.
Airport Type Reference
- International — airports with customs and immigration facilities serving scheduled international flights
- National — major domestic airports serving multiple destinations across the country
- Regional / Local — airports serving cities and communities within a region
- Military — facilities operated primarily or exclusively by armed forces
- Military / Civilian — joint-use facilities shared between military and civilian operations
- Small — general aviation fields and small community airports
- Closed — airports no longer in operation at time of data compilation
North America’s Airport Network
North America operates one of the busiest and most extensive aviation networks in the world. The United States has hundreds of commercial airports and thousands of general aviation facilities. Canada’s vast geography means even remote northern communities often rely on air travel as a primary link to the outside world. Mexico’s network spans international gateway airports in major cities to regional fields serving coastal tourism destinations.
The color-coded markers on this map reveal the broader picture: dense clusters of international and national airports along the US northeast corridor and west coast, regional fields spread across Canada’s provinces and territories, and a significant number of military installations distributed across all three countries.
Data Sources and Limitations
Airport locations are sourced from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) North American Environmental Atlas, compiled at 1:10,000,000 scale. The dataset draws from:
- Canada: Canada Flight Supplement and National Airport System
- United States: National Atlas (unpublished update)
- Mexico: MX Airports dataset
The dataset excludes heliports and seaplane bases. Because the data was compiled in 2011, some airports may have since opened, closed, or changed classification. For current operational status, consult FAA (USA), Transport Canada, or AFAC (Mexico).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many airports are shown?
The dataset covers over 1,000 airports across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Use the country filter to see the count for each nation individually.
Why are some airports marked as Closed?
The dataset captures airports that existed as of 2011, including those that had already closed or have since ceased operations. Closed facilities are included for historical reference and completeness.
What do IATA and ICAO codes mean?
IATA codes are the three-letter identifiers used in passenger ticketing and airline scheduling — for example, JFK or YYZ. ICAO codes are four-letter identifiers used in air traffic control and flight planning — for example, KJFK or CYYZ. Smaller airports often have an ICAO code but no IATA code.
Why is elevation shown in metres?
The source data records elevation in metres, consistent with ICAO’s international aviation standards. One metre equals approximately 3.28 feet.
Does this map include private airstrips?
The CEC dataset focuses on public-use and officially registered airports. Private airstrips and unregistered general aviation fields are generally not included.
Can I filter for international airports only?
Yes — select “International” from the Type dropdown to display only airports with customs and immigration facilities across all three countries.
