But as a comparison of scale, both the airports in Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth are larger than Manhattan (27 mi2 or 70 km2). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal

But as a comparison of scale, both the airports in Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth are larger than Manhattan (27 mi2 or 70 km2). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Fort_Worth_International_Airport#:~:text=At%2017%2C207%20acres%20(26.89%20sq,Manhattan%20in%20New%20York%20City https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Fort_Worth_Internationa.... While that is a ton of activity (and empty space, if you have ever seen those airports), the Big Apple might not be the best reference for scale.