Health Magazine recently named the healthiest airports in the US. Airports are supposed to be healthy? Well, according to the magazine, some are better for you than others. Factors in ranking the airports included access to healthy food, perceived levels of stress, lighting, music, stress-reducing amenities, and security checkpoints.



The healthiest airport? Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l scored most of its points because of its numerous healthy eating options and extra amenities like a pet park and sparkling clean bathrooms.

Baltimore/Washington International earned the number two position because of its overall ambiance. The lighting is not harsh at security checkpoints and soft music is playing throughout the terminals. The TSA is using the airport to test many of its new methods of reducing stress and easing the process of going through security checkpoints. IN addition, there is a park with over 12 miles of trails surrounding the airport.

O'Hare came in third in the ranking. It is known as one of the busiest and most chaotic airports in the world (second busiest in the world to Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson). However, with its mammoth size come plenty of healthy eating options. And, though the mass of humanity can be stress-inducing, there are plenty of places to get away from the madness. The onsite Hilton Hotel offers a children's play area and a spa. So, if you know where to look, O'Hare really isn't all that bad.

The most improved healthy airport is Detroit Metro. It is one of the easiest airports in the US to navigate thanks to a far-reaching, indoor tram system. Also, the healthy food choices are numerous. Detroit also has a top-notch system to keep passengers informed about weather. Some airport staff are trained as weather spotters, meaning that they can foresee poor weather and notify passengers and airline of possible delays.