With Labor Day just around the corner, let’s take a look at how smooth travel through airports will be using survey data on Americans’ travel habits and airport preferences for 2024. 

This report highlights the U.S. airports with the longest and shortest walking distances between gates—information that could be valuable for your Labor Day travel coverage.

Here’s a quick look at some of the stats:

• The longest walking distances at airports are: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (#1) at 2.16 miles, Washington Dulles International Airport (#2) at 1.62 miles, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (#3) at 1.52 miles.
• The shortest walking distances at airports are: Blue Grass Airport (0.11 miles), Westchester County Airport (0.12 miles), and Harrisburg International Airport (0.13 miles).
• 58% of Americans plan to travel by air in 2024.
• 1 in 3 Americans travel a few times a year. 26% travel once a year, 8% travel a few times a month.
• The top reasons for travel are for a vacation (43%), to see family (21%), and for business (17%).

You can find the full report here: Airport Walking Distances Report