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The 10 best big airports in America

J.D. Power assessed passenger scores for things like quality of facilities and staff interactions

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A 1992 artist rendering of Denver International Airport
A 1992 artist rendering of Denver International Airport
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Often, going to the airport can be a hassle. But sometimes things go pretty smoothly: Security’s a breeze, your plane is on time, the facilities are clean, your pre-boarding meal is yummy. It all adds up to a pretty satisfactory experience. J.D. Power surveyed thousands of airport passengers and used the results to compile a ranking of the most satisfying airports among the largest ones in the country.

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Click through to see which “mega” airports people liked the best.

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10. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

10. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Passengers at Boston Logan International Airport
Passengers at Boston Logan International Airport
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The Massachusetts airport scored a 591 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 20 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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9. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

9. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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The Florida airport scored a 593 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 17 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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8. Orlando International Airport (MCO)

8. Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Passengers at Orlando International Airport
Passengers at Orlando International Airport
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The Florida airport scored a 596 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 28 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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T-6. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

T-6. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Passengers at San Francisco International Airport
Passengers at San Francisco International Airport
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The California airport scored a 611 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 24 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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T-6. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

T-6. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Passengers at Harry Reid International Airport
Passengers at Harry Reid International Airport
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The Nevada airport scored a 611 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 28 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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5. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

5. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Passengers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Passengers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Photo: Julio Cortez (AP)

The Texas airport scored a 623 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 39 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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4. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

4. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

People at an inter-terminal train for John F. Kennedy International Airport
People at an inter-terminal train for John F. Kennedy International Airport
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The New York airport scored a 628 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 31 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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3. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

3. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Photo: Ross D. Franklin (AP)

The Arizona airport scored a 633 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just under 24 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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2. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

2. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Passengers at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Passengers at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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The Michigan airport scored a 643 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 15 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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1. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

1. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport
Passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport
Photo: Adam Bettcher (AP)

The Minnesota airport scored a 671 on the survey out of 1,000 possible points. It enplaned just over 17 million passengers last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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