SRQ Passenger Numbers Show 21% Increase for September 2023

For the month of September, 230,685 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 21% increase compared to 190,405 passengers in September 2022.  The 12-month activity through September 2023 totals 4,249,760 passengers, a 13% increase compared to 3,746,571 passengers for the 12 months through September 2022.  SRQ has seen a 14% increase in passengers for the calendar year-to-date as compared to the first 9 months of 2022.

“We are pleased to see continued growth in the number of passengers using the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. To support our ongoing growth, we are diligently working towards completing numerous infrastructure projects that will facilitate the expansion of the airport, while consistently delivering the level of customer service and amenities our passengers anticipate. In addition to the recently opened cell phone lot, airport improvements will include additional paved parking lots, a new ground transportation area, updated food and beverage concessions, and a new 5-gate terminal.  Many of these improvements are currently on schedule to be completed by the end of next year,” stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Upcoming New Service
November 2, 2023       Philadelphia/Wilmington, DE (ILG) – Avelo Airlines

Upcoming Returning Service
October 16, 2023         Belleville/St. Louis, MO (BLV) – Allegiant Airlines
October 29, 2023         Washington, DC (IAD) - United Airlines
October 29, 2023         New York City, NY (LGA) – JetBlue
October 31, 2023         Toronto, Canada (YYZ) – Air Canada
November 4, 2023       Denver, CO (DEN) – United Airlines
November 17, 2023     Louisville, KY (SDF) – Allegiant Airlines
November 18, 2023     Austin, TX (AUS) – Allegiant Airlines
December 15, 2023     Cleveland, OH (CLE) – Frontier Airlines
December 16, 2023     Detroit, MI (DTW) – Delta Airlines
December 21, 2023     Houston, TX (IAH) - United Airlines

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Contact:
Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200