Operated by Budapest Airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the largest airport in Hungary, with passenger traffic of 16.2 million in 2019, and cargo traffic of almost 175 thousand tons in 2021. Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the best airport in the region, as recognized by Skytrax in 9 consecutive years, based on passenger ratings, most recently in June 2022. Together with its airline partners, Budapest Airport is a key contributor to the development of tourism in Hungary and Budapest. BUD Cargo City is a focal point for import and export air cargo; Budapest Airport’s aim is to become the cargo gateway for East-Central Europe. Budapest Airport is one of Hungary’s most important strategic facilities, a stable player of Hungarian economy and one of the largest and most attractive workplaces in Hungary. It acts responsibly, safely, sustainably and as a good neighbor. As a major employer, the BUD group employs more than 1400 people and BUD and its 250 partner companies contribute to the livelihoods of more than 50 000 households.