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Abilene Airport reports 19% year‑over‑year enplanement growth for 2024; air service steady
Summary
Airport staff presented 2024 enplanement statistics showing a 19% year‑to‑date increase, reported increased parking and rental revenue, and updated the board on air service, the aircraft ramp project and other operational items.
Airport staff told the Abilene Airport Development Board that passenger enplanements for 2024 rose sharply and that air service remains steady with carriers continuing planned schedules.
Elizabeth (airport staff) reported December 2024 enplanements rose about 10% compared with December 2023 — to roughly 9,360 from 8,493 — and said year‑to‑date enplanements for 2024 were about 99,338 versus 83,311 in 2023, a roughly 19% increase. “Our total enplanements blew us all away,” Elizabeth said, summarizing staff reaction to the final numbers.
Staff tied the increase to regional economic activity, the newer Embraer 175 aircraft and…
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