AIRPORT STARTS OF FISCAL YEAR WITH BANNER PASSENGERS REPORT

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- Midland International Air & Space Port followed up a record year with a stellar October.

The City of Midland reported a 7.62% increase in passengers in October. The 67,381 passengers topped the 62,609 in October 2023 and started the fiscal year in style.

Southwest again led the way with 44.5% of the total revenue passengers, but American Eagle’s growth year over year (27.0%) was the reason for the increase in passengers in October 2024 (compared to 2024). American Eagle revenue passenger count increased from 14,779 to 18,770.

In addition to a banner record for passengers, Airport officials showed $755,808 in parking revenues in October, a 6.78% increase compared to October 2023.

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

Airport report

Passengers

October 2024: 67,381

October 2023: 62,609

Percentage increase: 7.62%

Note: This is the first month of the fiscal year

By Airline

(revenue passengers)

In October

Southwest: 29,500

American Eagle: 18,770

United: 16,245

Delta 2,866

Parking Revenue

October 2024: $755,999

October 2023: $707,967

Percentage increase: 6.78%

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Source: City of Midland