AIRLINE PASSENGERS UP HALFWAY THROUGH FISCAL YEAR

(April 21, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The number of people using airlines at Midland International Air & Space Port is off to a record pace halfway through the fiscal year. 

Airport officials reported the number of passengers flying Southwest, American Eagle, United or Delta out of Midland was up 4.23% in March (compared to March 2024) and is up 4.88% compared to the first six months of FY 2024.

Southwest Airlines again carried the largest share of passengers, with around 45.8% of the total from October 2024 through March 2025. United was second at 26.2%. 

Also up so far this fiscal year are fuel sales (10.08%) and net parking revenue (10.28%). 

Passengers at Midland International Air & Space Port 

(Airline passengers leaving Midland) 

March 2025: 63,040

March 2024: 60, 482 

Percent increase: 4.23%

Fiscal year-to-date 2024-25: 363,373

Fiscal year-to-date 2023-24: 346,451

Percent increase: 4.88%

By Airline 

Southwest: 29,508

United: 18,241

American Eagle: 14,344

Delta 2,696

Net parking revenues

March 2025: $750,407

March 2024: $660,904

Percent Increase: 13.54% 

Fiscal year-to-date 2024-25: $4,281,299

Fiscal year-to-date 2023-24: $3,882,192

Percent increase: 10.28% 

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Source: City of Midland