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Board hears strong enplanement, parking and load-factor figures as staff monitor industry trends
Summary
Airport staff reported year-to-date enplanements up about 13% over last year, a 76–79% load factor average, parking revenue up ~25% for March year-over-year and other positive trends while noting national airline forecast adjustments.
Airport staff presented monthly performance statistics showing year-to-date enplanements up about 13% compared with the prior year and noted improved parking revenue and load factors.
Don and staff discussed key metrics: staff reported the first quarter was "up 13% over last year" on enplanements; average load factor across flights was reported at about 76–79 percent. Parking revenue for March was described as "about, almost 25 better than March of last year and almost 12% better than the first quarter of last year." Rental car results were mixed but Hertz showed significant gains, with staff noting Hertz’s first full month was March 2024 and that Hertz’s numbers were up "over 500% from last year." Staff cautioned the figures are snapshots and said they are monitoring national airline industry adjustments, noting that Delta had revised its 2025 estimates and staff would continue to watch market changes.
Board members asked for additional comparative numbers (for example 2024 vs. 2023) and staff agreed to distribute more detailed year-to-year comparisons. One board member commented that the airport boarding area was designed for 60 passengers while the Embraer 170/175 aircraft seat 76, illustrating why passengers may feel cramped.
No formal action was taken on the statistics; staff said updated charts and numeric comparisons would be provided to the board.
