Top-10 Oldest Airports in the World, Check the List

College Park Airport is the oldest in the world that has been working continuously since it opened. It is in the city of College Park, Maryland, USA. The airport is near Paint Branch, Lake Artemesia and close to main roads and train stations. Know the names of top-10 oldest airports in the world.

Akansha Arora Last updated on June 5th, 2025 06:56 pm

Airports help people travel across the world by plane. Some airports have been working for more than 100 years and are still in use today. These old airports have seen many changes over time,but they still play an important role in air travel. In this article, we will look at the top-10 oldest airports in the world that are still active in the year 2025.

World’s Oldest Airport

College Park Airport is the oldest in the world that has been working continuously since it opened. It is in the city of College Park, Maryland, USA. The airport is near Paint Branch, Lake Artemesia and close to main roads and train stations. Built in 1909, it was used by the Wright brothers and is still active today for small flights and history lovers.

Top-10 Oldest Airports in the World

College Park Airport, located in United States, opened in 1909, stands as the oldest airport in the world, followed by Hamburg Airport, Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Airport and Bremen Airport.

Here is the list of top-10 oldest airport in the world:

Rank	Airport Name	Country	Name
1.	College Park Airport	USA	1909
2.	Hamburg Airport	Germany	1911
3.	Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Airport	Romania	1912
4.	Bremen Airport	Germany	1913
5.	Rome Ciampino Airport	Italy	1916
6.	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Netherlands	1916
7.	Paris-Le Bourget Airport	France	1919
8.	Sydney Airport	Australia	1920
9.	Minneapolis/ Saint Paul International Airport	USA	1920
10.	Albany International Airport	USA	1928

Second Oldest Airport in the World – Hamburg Airport

Hamburg Airport is the second oldest airport in the world and is located in Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city. Opened in 1911, it was later named after former German Helmut Schmidt. The airport is just 8.5 km from the city center and serves as a hub for Eurowings and a focus city for Condor airlines. It remains busy and modern today.

World’s Third Oldest Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, also known as Baneasa Airport, is the third oldest airport in the world. It is located 8.5 km north of central Bucharest, Romania. Named after Romanian pilot and inventor Aurel Vlaicu, it was the city’s only commercial airport until 1969. Today, it mainly serves VIP and business flights, keeping its place in aviation history.