ONTARIO, California., December 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — of Southern California Ontario The international airport once again surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels in November, extending its streak to nine consecutive months and approaching its busiest year overall since 2008.
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport surpassed pre-pandemic passenger volumes for the ninth consecutive month in November.
The airport attracted more than 512,000 air travelers last month with domestic and international volumes of more than 491,000 and 20,000 respectively. Domestic travel rose 3.4%, while international travel was the highest for any single month since before the pandemic. November’s total was 2% higher than the same month in 2019 and nearly 7% higher than last year.
On a year-to-date basis, more than 5.2 million passengers traveled through ONT, 3.8% more than the same period in 2019. The January-November total was 30% higher than in 2021. At this rate, Ontario will mark the highest annual passenger level since 2008, 6.2 million.
“November continued our run of strong growth in both passenger volume and cargo movement,” said Atif Elkadichief executive i Ontario International Airport Authority. “As many airports continue to work towards restoring commercial air service to pre-pandemic levels, Ontario it’s showing month by month what full recovery looks like. The performance of the airport has been nothing short of exceptional.”
|
passenger totals |
November 2022 |
November 2019 |
CHANGING |
YTD 2022 |
YTD 2019 |
CHANGING |
|
Away |
491,747 |
475,453 |
3.43% |
5,090,464 |
4,794,636 |
6.2% |
|
THE INTERNATIONAL |
20298 |
26,186 |
-22.49% |
172,827 |
274,307 |
-37.0% |
|
Total |
512,045 |
501,639 |
2.07% |
5,263,291 |
5,068,943 |
3.8% |
|
passenger totals |
November 2022 |
November 2021 |
CHANGING |
YTD 2022 |
YTD 2021 |
CHANGING |
|
Away |
491,747 |
465,267 |
5.69% |
5,090,464 |
3,926,928 |
29.6% |
|
THE INTERNATIONAL |
20298 |
14271 |
42.23% |
172,827 |
106,549 |
62.2% |
|
Total |
512,045 |
479.538 |
6.78% |
5,263,291 |
4,033,477 |
30.5% |
Air cargo shipments reached more than 74,000 tons in November, up 10.3% from the same month in 2019. From January to November, ONT cargo and mail shipments totaled more than 761,000 tons, almost 10 % higher than the first 11 months of 2019.
|
Air cargo (tonnage) |
November 2022 |
November 2019 |
CHANGING |
YTD 2022 |
YTD 2019 |
CHANGING |
|
Freight transport |
70,374 |
66,319 |
6.12% |
712,377 |
671,817 |
6.0% |
|
COMMUNICATIONS |
4307 |
1,338 |
221.81% |
49,501 |
21,116 |
134.4% |
|
Total |
74682 |
67657 |
10.38% |
761,878 |
692,933 |
9.9% |
|
Air cargo (tonnage) |
November 2022 |
November 2021 |
CHANGING |
YTD 2022 |
YTD 2021 |
CHANGING |
|
Freight transport |
70,374 |
70,352 |
0.03% |
712,377 |
748,166 |
-4.8% |
|
COMMUNICATIONS |
4307 |
5504 |
-21.74% |
49,501 |
44,969 |
10.1% |
|
Total |
74682 |
75,855 |
-1.55% |
761,878 |
793,135 |
-3.9% |
“Ontario there was a double-digit increase in cargo in November compared to November 2019 and almost 10% year-on-year, further demonstrating its success as a cargo hub and importance to Southern California economy”, Elkadi said.
circle Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent flyers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown The angels in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport that provides nonstop commercial service to more than two dozen major airports in the US, Mexico, central America and Taiwan. More information can be found at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
circle Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 with an agreement on joint powers between City of Ontario and the District of San Bernardino to provide general direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of Southern California the economy and residents of the airport’s four-county catchment area. OIAA commissioners are Ontario Major Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Chairman of Riverside Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County OVERSEER Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gow (Commissioner).
OIAA media contact:
Steve Lambert(909) 841-7527 [email protected]
SOURCE Ontario International Airport
