Ontario International Airport passenger count increased in February as cargo tonnage continues upward trend
Airport poised to welcome new domestic and international services in Spring
ONTARIO, Calif., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) saw a slight increase in passengers in February compared with the same month in the prior year, despite one fewer day due to Leap Year in 2024. Adjusting for the shorter month in 2025, ONT passenger volume was 3.6% higher than February 2024.
According to ONT officials, 450,093 air travelers chose the Southern California gateway last month versus 449,893 last year. Ontario's domestic passenger count totaled 414,286, a 0.2% increase, while international volume decreased by 1.8% to 35,807.
Over the first two months of the year, ONT passenger traffic was 0.6% higher, with domestic volume up 1.3% while the number of international travelers was lower by 6.6%
"We continue to prove that we are the aviation gateway Southern California deserves. Even with a shorter month, we saw growth, an achievement that speaks to our resilience, strong demand, and the trust travelers and airlines place in us. With new service launching to Chicago and Baltimore/Washington as well as four international destinations in Mexico and Asia, ONT is not just keeping up; we are setting the stage for even greater success in 2025 and beyond," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).
Passenger Totals | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change |
Domestic | 414,286 | 413,413 | 0.2 % | 849,205 | 837,990 | 1.3 % |
International | 35,807 | 36,480 | -1.8 % | 76,127 | 81,492 | -6.6 % |
Total | 450,093 | 449,893 | 0.0 % | 925,332 | 919,482 | 0.6 % |
The air carriers with the greatest passenger shares in February were:
- Southwest Airlines (37.5%)
- American Airlines (16.1%)
- Frontier Airlines (10.7%)
- Delta Air Lines (9.1%)
- United Airlines (8.6%)
Air cargo increased by 6.8% in February, driven by shipments of mail which grew by more than 276%. Freight shipments for the month decreased 6.1%. For the year, freight and mail combined rose by 6.7%.
Air cargo (tonnage) | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change |
Freight | 50,606 | 53,922 | -6.1 % | 103,029 | 110,691 | -6.9 % |
9,727 | 2,583 | 276.5 % | 20,630 | 5,244 | 293.4 % | |
Total | 60,333 | 56,505 | 6.8 % | 123,659 | 115,935 | 6.7 % |
"Ontario prides itself on first rate cargo facilities and operational excellence which makes our Inland Empire airport a hub of choice for cargo shippers," Elkadi said.
About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular mid-sized airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at flyontario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA):
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA commissioners are Ontario Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 [email protected]
SOURCE Ontario International Airport
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