Real ID Deadline is 5/7/2025
Beginning 5/7/2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card.
Beginning 5/7/2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card.
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, when 405,115 passengers were recorded. Total passenger activity for the 12-month period ending December 2025 reached 4,514,781 passengers, representing a 6.34% increase over calendar year 2024, which saw 4,245,686 passengers.
“The continued growth we have experienced at SRQ over the past several years has been exceptional,” said stated Paul Hoback, Jr., President and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. “Surpassing 4.5 million passengers in 2025 is an important milestone and reflects strong demand for affordable and reliable air service. We remain focused on supporting our airline partners, enhancing the passenger experience, and meeting the long-term needs of our community and region.”
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Contact:
Paul L. Hoback Jr., President, CEO
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200