In the context of airport ranking systems, the highest possible position an airport can achieve is typically Rank 1.
Airport rankings are evaluations of airports based on various performance metrics, commonly including factors like passenger traffic, cargo volume, connectivity, service quality, or punctuality. These rankings provide a comparative view of airports globally or within specific regions.
According to the provided reference, "The world's top 100 airports" list from The Guardian, which sources its data from Airports Council International, airports are ranked numerically. In this list, Rank 1 signifies the highest position.
Based on this specific ranking data from the Airports Council International as cited in The Guardian (from 2012), the airports holding the top positions were:
| RANK | Region | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Americas | ATLANTA GA, US (ATL) |
| 2 | Asia/Pacific | BEIJING, CN (PEK) |
| 3 | Europe | LONDON, GB (LHR) |
Therefore, based on the information provided in the reference, Rank 1 represents the highest rank an airport achieved in this particular global listing.
