AIRLINE BOARDINGS AT MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL TOP 70,000 FOR FIRST TIME

(July 16, 2024)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- For the first time in Midland’s history, the number of passengers boarding an airline in one month at Midland International Air & Space Port topped 70,000.

The City of Midland reported this week 70,340 passengers boarded either Southwest Airlines, American Eagle, United or Delta in June. That total was not only 14.25% higher than June 2023 but topped the 70,000-passenger barrier.

Airport information also shows a new record for passengers in a year is likely. City of Midland totals show 545,674 passengers through nine months of the fiscal year. That is more than 60,000 passengers greater or 12.49% higher year over year.

Parking revenues also have increased. The City of Midland shows $744,073 in net parking revenues, which is 17.76% higher than June 2023. More than $6 million has been collected this fiscal year – a 15.67% increase compared to the first nine months of fiscal year 2023.

Airport report

Passengers

June 2024: 70,340

June 2023: 61,566

Percentage increase: 14.25

Year-to-date FY 2024: 545,674

Year-to-date FY 2023: 485,099

Percentage increase: 12.49

Passengers by airlines

(revenue and non-revenue)

Southwest: 33,408

American Eagle: 17,720

United 16,407

Delta 4,040

Other metrics

Fuel sales in June: 762,907 gallons, 7.63% increase

Fuel sales this year: 6.102 million gallons, 8.36% increase

Parking in June: $744,073, 17.76% increase

Parking this fiscal year: $6.046 million, 15.67% increase