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Airline passengers in Midland close in on 71,000 in May

City of Midland News Release Posted on June 18, 2025

TOTAL PASSENGERS TOP 70,000 AT MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT

(June 18, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The number of passengers flying commercial airlines out of Midland International Air & Space Port approached 71,000 during the month of May. 

Airport officials reported the number of passengers flying Southwest, American Eagle, United or Delta out of Midland reached 70,845. The monthly total also was a 4.67% increase compared to May 2024. The number of passengers this fiscal year is up 4.51% compared to the first eight months of FY 2024.

Southwest Airlines again carried the largest share of passengers, with around 46.4% of the total. United was second at 27.2%. 

Also, higher this fiscal year is net parking revenue (8.90%). 

  

Passengers at Midland International Air & Space Port 

(Airline passengers leaving Midland) 

May 2025: 70,845

May 2024: 67,684

Percent increase: 4.67%

Fiscal year-to-date 2024-25: 496,752

Fiscal year-to-date 2023-24: 475,334

Percent increase: 4.51%

 

By Airline 

Southwest: 32,897

United: 19,298

American Eagle: 16,329

Delta 3,516

 

Net parking revenues

May 2025: $751,709

May 2024: $717,812

Percent increase: 4.72% 

Fiscal year-to-date 2024-25: $5,773,998

Fiscal year-to-date 2023-24: $5,302,047

Percent increase: 8.90% 

Source: City of Midland