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Board hears operations report, terminal/taxiway updates and passenger deplaning incident

Laredo International Airport Advisory Board · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported a 9% decline in enplanements and a 22% decline in cargo compared with the prior year, described terminal rehabilitation planning and completed taxiway work, and recounted an Allegiant/American deplaning incident that left passengers — including wheelchair users — delayed and prompted staff to require airlines to plan for backups.

Board members received multiple operational updates from airport staff, including passenger and cargo data, construction progress, foreign‑trade activity, and a passenger safety/service incident.

Staff said enplanements declined about 9% compared with the prior year (reported figures in the transcript: about 136,000 enplanements versus about 150,000 previously) and cargo tonnage was down roughly 22%. Fuel‑flow revenue and gallons decreased, with fuel flow revenue cited in the presentation at $788,000…

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