PUBLICATIONS
Research and reference publications on the global aviation system.
WAIS Publications present the classifications, datasets, rankings and analytical frameworks developed within the World Aviation Information System.
WAIS PUBLICATIONS
WAIS Publications form a numbered series of research and reference works documenting the classifications, analytical frameworks, datasets and global studies developed within the World Aviation Information System.
Each publication is assigned a permanent WAIS publication number, providing a consistent reference for citation, identification and future editions.
WAIS 001
Airport Functional Classification: Concepts, Systems and Methodology
Vadim Stepanov · 2026
Airport Functional Classification develops a systematic framework for identifying the functional roles of airports within aviation systems. It introduces a common analytical approach for examining airport functions, network position and system roles across different geographic and institutional contexts.
ISBN 978-5-6030023-0-9
WAIS 003
World Airports Ranking 2025
Vadim Stepanov · 2026
A global reference to the 2025 world’s airports and passenger traffic, providing a consistent framework for comparing airports across regions and multi-airport systems.
951
AIRPORTS
11
REGIONS
76
MULTI-AIRPORT SYSTEMS
FORTHCOMING
The WAIS publication programme is expanding to cover additional dimensions of the global aviation system. Future publications will extend the WAIS framework to airline systems and comprehensive airport reference works.
World Airlines Ranking
A comparative global reference to airlines and their networks.
FORTHCOMING
World Airport Atlas
A comprehensive reference to individual airports within the World Aviation Information System.
FORTHCOMING
