Press Releases

Allegiant Celebrates 5 Million Passengers Served at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

SRQ is pleased to share the following Allegiant Air press release. See attached for further details. “The partnership between SRQ and Allegiant has been instrumental in the airport’s continued growth and success over the past several years. Celebrating 5 million Allegiant passengers since 2018 is an...

SRQ Celebrates Five Years of Southwest’s Legendary Service and Hospitality

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is excited to celebrate five years of service by Southwest Airlines, which began operating at the airport on February 14, 2021. During the month of February, the airport will recognize this milestone with a celebration for employees and passengers. This...

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service to Rochester, NY from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

SRQ is pleased to share the following Allegiant Air press release. See attached for further details. “We’re thrilled to see Allegiant continue expanding service at SRQ, and this new nonstop route to Rochester, NY, strengthens our connections to the Northeast,” said Paul Hoback Jr., President and CEO...

Pilatus Aircraft Breaks Ground on New Flagship U.S. Facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

SRQ is pleased to share the following Pilatus Aircraft press release. Click here for further details. “We are proud to welcome Pilatus Aircraft to the SRQ family with the groundbreaking of their new state-of-the-art facility. This investment is a major win for our region, driving economic growth and...

SRQ Ends 2025 With Record-Breaking Numbers

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) closed calendar year 2025 with record-breaking passenger traffic, welcoming more than 4.5 million passengers throughout the year. In December 2025, 417,468 passengers traveled through SRQ, representing a 3.05 percent increase compared to December 2024...

U.S. 41 Holiday Discount Parking Lot

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is pleased to offer our customers holiday discount parking located at 8101 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida. The U.S. 41 Holiday Discount Parking Lot will open for entry Monday, November 21st through Wednesday, November 23rd. Shuttle service will...

Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Sarasota-Bradenton to Raleigh-Durham, NC

SRQ is pleased to announce that Avelo Airlines will begin service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on February 17, 2023. See attached, Avelo Airlines press release for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick...

SRQ Announces Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E., P.E., Professional Airport Accreditation

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is proud to announce Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E., P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota, FL, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport...

SRQ First Responders Receive Bonus Checks

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is proud of its first responders including Firefighters and Police Officers that provide safety and security to the traveling public at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Recently, these first responders were recognized with bonus checks of...

Jimmy John’s Opens 2nd Airport Location

The Sandwich of Sandwiches® Opens a Location at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Sarasota, FL (September 6, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Jimmy John’s opened a new location at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), bringing to busy jet-setters its signature fresh...

SRQ Passenger Traffic Increases 32% for Month of June

Sarasota/Manatee July 13, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Increases 32% for Month of June Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw an increase of 32% from 39,988 passengers in May to 52,845 passengers in June. Compared to June of 2019, traffic at SRQ is...