ACI North America
April 2025
“Modern Airports for a Stronger America: Unlocking Opportunities to Meet Soaring Demand,” ACI-NA’s 2025-2029 airport infrastructure needs report. This report underscores the critical role that U.S. airports play—not only as transportation gateways but also as indispensable engines of economic growth, community connectivity, and job creation nationwide.
Our analysis reaffirms that airports are at the very heart of our nation’s economic success, supporting 12.8 million jobs, generating $619 billion in annual payroll, and producing an annual economic output of $1.8 trillion. With nearly one billion enplanements expected in 2025 and forecasts rising to 1.4 billion by 2040 and 1.7 billion by 2050, the demand for modern, resilient airport facilities has never been more pressing.
To meet these growing demands, our report estimates that U.S. airports will require $173.9 billion in infrastructure investments over the next five years. This marks a significant increase from previous projections and reflects rising construction costs, emerging facility requirements, and the complexity of projects, particularly in our major metropolitan areas.
