Passenger Volume Soars at Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) experienced a significant uptick in passenger volume in August, with a 13.4% increase compared to the same month last year.
A total of 643,472 travelers passed through the airport, driven by strong demand for summer travel in Southern California.
Domestic Travel Leads Growth
Domestic passenger numbers surged to 608,360, marking a 15.4% rise from August 2023. However, international travelers numbered 35,112, a decrease of 12.6%. Year-to-date, ONT has welcomed 4.6 million passengers, up 11.9% from the same period last year, with domestic fliers increasing by 11.5% and international travelers rising by 17.5%.
“Demand for travel through Ontario International Airport remained strong in August, particularly among domestic passengers,” said Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). He attributed this growth to the flourishing population and economy of the Inland Empire, as many Southern Californians seek more affordable living conditions and improved quality of life. “Airlines are responding to this favorable trend by adding more flights and destinations from our airport.”
Cargo Volume Continues Steady Recovery
In addition to passenger growth, cargo shipments also saw an increase, rising by 9.5% in August to 68,404 tons. Year-to-date cargo volume grew by 1.9% to 494,098 tons.
Elkadi noted, “We are pleased with the steady recovery of cargo activity and maintaining our position as a Top 10 cargo hub in North America.”
Top Airlines by Passenger Share in August:
- Southwest Airlines: 33.9%
- Frontier Airlines: 16.6%
- American Airlines: 15.2%
- Delta Air Lines: 10.4%
- United Airlines: 7.5%
