# New York and LA didn’t win America’s best mega airport title, but one Midwest hub did

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-york-and-la-didnt-win-americas-best-mega-airport-title-but-one-midwest-hub-did/
- Published: 2026-10-31T17:02:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T20:34:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/new-york-la-didnt-win-americas-best-mega-airport-title-midwest-hub-did
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Minneapolis-Saint Paul topped mega airports for the third year.
- Tampa and Charleston led their airport size categories.
- Passenger satisfaction improved, including food and retail scores.

## Summary

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport was named North America’s top mega airport for the third year running in J.D. Power’s 2026 rankings. The result highlights how smooth journeys, convenient connections and access to city centres can matter as much to passengers as high-profile renovations.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul scored 684 out of 1,000, ahead of Detroit at 663 and Phoenix at 642. Tampa led large airports with 715 points, while Charleston topped medium airports with 712; passenger satisfaction rose across all three categories, and food, drink and retail scores increased by eight points year on year. The study assesses seven aspects of the airport experience, including navigation, facilities, staff and travel to and from the airport.

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