AIRLINE BOARDINGS IN MIDLAND JUMP NEARLY 14% IN MAY

(June 20, 2024)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- More than 67,000 people boarded an airline at Midland International Air & Space Port during the month of May, resulting in a 13.85% increase compared to May 2023.

Airport officials reported the potential record year for boardings continued in May. The 67,684 passengers increased the number this year to 475,334 – an increase of 12.23% compared to last fiscal year. 

Southwest Airlines accounted for nearly half of the revenue passengers. Also flying out of Midland are American Eagle, United and Delta. 

City officials also reported that parking revenue at Midland International Air & Space Port increased 13.14% in May (compared to May 2023). Net parking revenue topped $717,000 and increased the fiscal year-to-date total to $5.302 million, a 15.39% increase compared to the first eight months of FY 2023. 

Passengers at Midland International Air & Space Port 

(Airline passengers leaving Midland) 

May 2024: 67,684

May 2023: 59,450

Percent increase: 13.85% 

Fiscal year-to-date: 475,334

Fiscal year-to-date 2022-23: 423,533

Percent increase: 12.23% 

By Airline 

Southwest: 33,753

American Eagle: 17,367

United: 12,722

Delta: 3,842

Source: City of Midland

Recent months of May

May 2024: 67,684

May 2023: 59,450

May 2022: 56,531

May 2021: 44,120

May 2020: 10,475

May 2019: 59,348

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