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Abstract
Air transportation plays a vital role in commercial and cultural interactions by minimizing transit time losses. Airport capacities have become a strategic advantage and a competitive factor among nations. In recent years, significant investments have been made in air transportation in our country, particularly in provinces previously lacking airports, to enhance interregional trade and cultural exchange while promoting balanced economic development. This study evaluates the performance of 28 metropolitan airports using 2024 data and four criteria. The CRITIC method was applied to determine criterion weights, revealing close importance levels (0.300-0. 186). The MOORA method was then used to rank the airports based on these weights. As a result, airports in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya ranked highest, while those in Tekirdaǧ, Hatay, and Eskişehir ranked lowest. The findings highlight the impact of urban population density and infrastructure on airport performance.