Airport numbers still pacing among best years in Midland's history

(Jan. 30, 2026)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The City of Midland still trends ahead of fiscal year 2023-24 for passengers, according to the December 2025 airport report.

While trailing last year’s record pace, Airport Department officials showed growth for passengers boarding airlines (Southwest, American Eagle and United) at Midland International Air & Space Port. The 188,191 passengers from October through December was a 4.44% decrease compared to FY 2024-25, but is still ahead of the 184,925 passengers during the first quarter of FY 2023-24 – the second highest total on record in Midland.

First quarter parking lot revenue totals this fiscal year ($2.221 million) are still outpacing last year’s record totals by 2.38% and the FY 2023-24 totals by 12.3%.

Southwest grabbed more than half of the passenger load in December (50.6%). United was second with 25.3%.

The fiscal year for the City of Midland begins in October and continues through the following September.

Airport report

Passengers

December 2025: 61,525

December 2024: 66,322

Percentage decrease: 7.23

December 2023: 61,716

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FY YTD 2025-26: 188,191

FY YTD 2024-25: 196,926

Percentage decrease: 4.44%

FY YTD 2023-24: 184,925

By Airline

(total passengers)

In December

Southwest: 31,132

United: 15,597

American Eagle: 15,173

Parking Revenue

December 2025: $714,870

December 2024: $736,467

Percentage decrease: -2.93%

December 2023: $612,779

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FY YTD 2025-26: $2,221,682

FY YTD 2024-25: $2,169,977

Percentage increase: 2.38%

FY YTD 2023-24: $1.977 million

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Source: City of Midland