SRQ Passenger Numbers Increase for November 2023
For the month of November 377,272 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 5% increase compared to 359,488 passengers in November 2022. The 12-month activity through November 2023 totals 4,294,064 passengers, a 12.5% increase compared to 3,817,099 passengers for...
SRQ Passenger Numbers Increase for October Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday
For the month of October 334,532 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, an 8.6% increase compared to 308,012 passengers in October 2022. The 12-month activity through October 2023 totals 4,276,280 passengers, a 13.15% increase compared to 3,779,254 passengers for...
Avelo Airlines Takes Flight with New Nonstop Service to Philadelphia from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Flight with New Nonstop Service to...
Fredrick J. Piccolo Named 2022 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year by the Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Southern Region Airports Division has named Fredrick J. Piccolo, AAE, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, the 2022 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year. This award is given to an airport professional who exemplifies...
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...
SRQ Passenger Numbers for August 2023
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport reports a 10% increase in total passenger numbers as summer travel season concludes. During the month of August 2023, 261,091 passengers traveled through SRQ, an increase of 10% as compared to August 2022 despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia, which shut...
Public Notice DBE Program
NOTICE OF PROPOSED GOAL FOR PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN FEDERALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS AT SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program...
Breeze offers 50% off Base Fares to Both Sarasota-Bradenton Destinations as it Extends Sale Schedule Through April --It’s the Airline’s Biggest Ever Three Day Sale --
Breeze unveils its “Make It Happen” sale, its biggest sale ever. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Offers 50% Off Base...
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Hurricane Idalia Update
As Hurricane Idalia approaches, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will close to all air traffic and the terminal will be locked and secured beginning at 7pm today, Tuesday, August 29th. SRQ plans to reopen at 8am tomorrow, August 30th, pending damage assessment. Travelers should...
Breeze Puts Fall Foliage Flights on Sale from Sarasota-Bradenton with First Ever ‘Percent Off’ Promotion
Breeze announces its first ever ‘percent off’ promotion for fall travel between September 5 and December 19, 2023. See Attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension...
SRQ Passenger Numbers Continue to Grow in July 2023
Last month 323,396 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 283,125 passengers in July 2022. This represents an increase of 14%. The 12-month activity through July 2023 totals 4,185,188 passengers, a 12% increase compared to 3,752,032 passengers for the...
SRQ Airport Opens New Cell Phone Lot
Today, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) announced the opening of our new and improved Cell Phone Lot at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It is located at 1180 Rental Car Road, Sarasota, Florida, directly across from the previous temporary location, and offers easy access...
Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to...
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to aid individuals with non-visible disabilities and provide the support they need while traveling through SRQ. This voluntary program for airport passengers identifies hidden...
SRQ Passenger Numbers for June 2023
Last month 309,127 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 288,058 passengers in June of 2022. This represents an increase of 7%. The 12-month activity through June 2023 totals 4,144,917 passengers, a 9% increase compared to 3,795,854 passengers for the...
Breeze “Stretch it Out” Summer Sale
SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Stretch it Out” summer sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Helps...
Breeze Begins Nonstop Service From SRQ To PVD
SRQ is pleased to announce that Breeze begins service Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Providence, RI (PVD). ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...
SRQ Passenger Growth Continues in May 2023
For the month of May, 342,837 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 3% increase compared to 332,431 passengers in May 2022. The 12-month activity through May 2023 totals 4,123,848 passengers, an 8% increase compared to 3,820,705 passengers for the 12 months...
Military Aircraft Training Missions
SRQ and Dolphin/Hawthorne Aviation will be supporting the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) from June 4 – June 14. ATAC is the world’s largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization. They maintain a versatile and highly capable fleet of transonic and supersonic aircraft...
SRQ Passenger Numbers Continue to Grow In April 2023
Last month 451,036 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 386,013 passengers in April 2022. This is a 17% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of April. The 12-month activity through April 2023 totals 4,113,442 passengers, a 9%...
SRQ Breaks 500,000 Passengers for March Over 4,000,000 Passengers in Last 12 Months
Last month 514,889 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 442,846 passengers in March 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of March and for any month in the entire history of SRQ. The 12-month activity...
Breeze Airways Extends Flight Schedule Through Mid-November, Adds Fall Promo Fares from Sarasota-Bradenton to its “Little Things” Spring Sale
Breeze Airways announces extended flight schedule and spring sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Extends...
SRQ Breaks Ground on New 5-Gate Terminal Expansion
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of the terminal expansion project. Connected to the east end of the ticket wing, the new 5-gate terminal will cover 75,300 sq ft. The facility will include a 4-Lane security checkpoint and...
SRQ Passengers Increase 16% for February 2023
Last month 393,807 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 340,465 passengers in February 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of February in the history of SRQ. The 12-month activity thru February 2023...
Breeze’s “Fresh Take: Spring Break” Puts April & May on Sale from $49*
Breeze announces its “Fresh Take: Spring Break” sale for spring travel through April and May. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...
2023 SRQ Passenger Aircraft Disaster Response Exercise (PADRE)
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will conduct their triennial Emergency Disaster Drill on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1900 to 2200 with mutual aid partners from Sarasota and Manatee Counties, and State and Federal agencies. Local Media is invited to attend this drill to...
Avelo Airlines Takes Off With New Nonstop Service From Sarasota-Bradenton to Raleigh-Durham, NC
Please see attached press release from Avelo Airlines. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Off with New Nonstop Service from Sarasota-Bradenton to Raleigh-Durham, NC...
Breeze Airways Announces Nonstop Service from Sarasota-Bradenton, FL to Providence, RI
Breeze announces new service to Providence, RI beginning July 13, 2023. See attached press release. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Announces New Nonstop to Providence from...
Breeze Extends: “Get off the Couch!” Sale Thru March
Breeze has expanded its “Get Off The Couch” sale for travel through March. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE EXTENDS “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...
Breeze Says: “Get off the Couch!” SRQ Sale from $39*
SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Get off the Couch” Sarasota-Bradenton sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE SAYS: “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...
SRQ Finishes 2022 With Record Breaking Numbers
Last month 377,775 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 347,268 passengers in December 2021. This represents an increase of 8.8%. Passengers traveling through the airport in calendar year 2022 totaled 3,847,606. This is a 21.6% increase over the...
Breeze’s January Sale
2023 Bucket List Destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton Breeze announces low Bucket List airfares from SRQ. See attached, Breeze press release for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR...
SRQ Passenger Traffic for November at 58% of 2019 Level
Sarasota/Manatee December 14, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for November at 58% of 2019 Level For the month of November, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) was at 58% of the 2019 level. Passengers totaled 106,195 for November 2020 compared to...
Southwest Airlines Expands Schedule at SRQ
Sarasota/Manatee December 10, 2020 For Immediate Release Southwest Airlines Expands Schedule at SRQ Southwest Airlines announced today they will be adding three additional nonstop routes to their schedule at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). The routes will be Saturdays only from...
SRQ October Traffic Increases to 69% of 2019
Sarasota/Manatee November 10, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for October Increases to 69% of 2019 And Exceeds 1M Passengers Year-to-Date For the month of October, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) climbed to 69% of the 2019 level. Traffic for...
SRQ Receives Airport Health Accreditation
Sarasota/Manatee October 12, 2020 For Immediate Release Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Receives Airport Health Accreditation On October 7, 2020, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) received an Airport Health Accreditation Certificate from the Director General of Airports...
September Passenger Traffic Increases
Sarasota/Manatee October 9, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for September Increases For the month of September, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) climbed to 53% of the 2019 level after remaining at 43% for the past 2 months. Passengers totaled...
SRQ Passenger Traffic for August Remains at 43% of 2019 Level
Sarasota/Manatee September 11, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for August Remains at 43% of 2019 Level For the second month in a row, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) remained at 43% of the 2019 level. Passengers totaled 58,115 for August 2020...
Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service To Boston
Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, August 27, 2020 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO BOSTON WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $39* The following press release was sent this morning by Allegiant. See Attached. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief...
Ringling College Motion Design Students Collaborate with SRQ
Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, August 26, 2020 For Immediate Release Ringling College Motion Design Students Collaborate with SRQ The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) partnered with the Motion Design Department at Ringling College of Art and Design to create an animated video to assist...
SRQ Passenger Traffic Increases 18% for Month of July
Sarasota/Manatee August 11, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Increases 18% for Month of July Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw an increase of 18% from 52,845 passengers in June to 62,405 passengers in July. Compared to July of 2019, traffic at SRQ...
SRQ Provides Thermal Temperature Checks
Sarasota/Manatee August 5, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Provides Thermal Temperature Checks As part of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s “Fly Safe” program, SRQ has installed three non-contact thermal temperature screening kiosks. One in the ticket wing near the up escalator, the 2nd near...
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...
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...
SRQ Opens Shade Parking as Air Travel Increases
Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, July 1, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ OPENS SHADE PARKING AS AIR TRAVEL INCREASES In anticipation of increased air travel during the approaching July 4th weekend, SRQ will be reopening its shade parking lot on Thursday, July 2nd. The lot will provide protection for your...
SRQ Flights Return with New Schedules and Destinations
Sarasota/Manatee June 22, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Flights Return with New Schedules and Destinations Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is beginning to see signs of recovery as airlines return flights and passengers to the airport. Last week, JetBlue announced they will be adding...
SRQ Passenger Traffic Quadruples in May to Nearly 40,000 Passengers
Sarasota/Manatee June 10, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Quadruples in May to Nearly 40,000 Passengers Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw a fourfold increase from 9,742 passengers in April to 39,988 passengers in May. Compared to May of 2019...
SRQ Passenger Traffic Down 95% in April Due to COVID-19
Sarasota/Manatee May 11, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Down 95% in April Due to COVID-19 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw a decrease of 94.7% for April with 9,742 passengers traveling through SRQ. Year-to-date, airport passenger traffic is down...
SRQ Passenger Traffic Down 23% in March Due to COVID-19
Sarasota/Manatee April 13, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Down 23% in March Due to COVID-19 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw a decrease of 22.6% for March with 153,246 passengers traveling through SRQ, the majority being recorded in the first...
SRQ Passenger Traffic Up 54% in February
Sarasota/Manatee March 10, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic Up 54% in February Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for February in the history of the airport with 232,549 passengers traveling through SRQ. Passenger traffic for...
January Traffic Growth Increases 53%
Sarasota/Manatee February 14, 2020 For Immediate Release SRQ is Loving Its Traffic Growth With 53% Increase in January Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for one month in the history of the airport with 225,655 passengers traveling through the...
FRONTIER AIRLINES LAUNCHES NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM SRQ
FRONTIER AIRLINES LAUNCHES NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CLEVELAND, PHILADELPHIA AND ATLANTA Fares as low as $29 SARASOTA, Fla. – Low-fare carrier, Frontier Airlines is celebrating the start of service from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) with non...
SRQ Announces Newly Elected Board Officers
November 27, 2018 For Immediate Release Sarasota/Manatee Distribution Sarasota Bradenton International Announces Newly Elected Board Officers At its November 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority unanimously elected Commissioner Peter A. Wish as Chairman for 2019. Dr...
United Airlines Adds Nonstop Denver (DEN) Service for Spring Break 2019
Sarasota/Manatee Monday, November 19, 2018 For Immediate Release UNITED AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP DENVER (DEN) SERVICE AT THE SARASOTA BRADENTON INT’L AIRPORT (SRQ) FOR SPRING BREAK 2019 United Airlines will add nonstop service to Denver, CO (DEN) at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)...
Allegiant Announced New Nonstop Service from SRQ to 9 Cities
ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO SARASOTA FROM 9 CITIES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $45* Click to tweet: .@Allegiant announces major expansion in Sarasota with NINE new routes! #TogetherWeFly SARASOTA, Fla. Nov. 13, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces nine new nonstop routes to...
SRQ Traffic Increase
Sarasota/Manatee October 15, 2018 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Up by 35% Over Last Year The numbers are in and traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is up by 35% for the month of September as compared to September 2017. This is the 5th straight month of double-digit...
AIRPORT JOB FAIR @ SRQ
Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, October 16, 2018 For Immediate Release SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL (SRQ) ANNOUNCES AIRPORT JOB FAIR @ SRQ Looking to start a meaningful career at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport? The airport is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:00 a...
American Airlines Adds Service to PHL
Sarasota/Manatee Monday, September 24, 2018 For Immediate Release AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NONSTOP SERVICE TO PHILADELPHIA, PA (PHL) American Airlines announced today they will add nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)...
FRONTIER AIRLINES ADDS ATL DESTINATION
Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, September 12, 2018 For Immediate Release FRONTIER AIRLINES ADDS 3rd NONSTOP DESTINATION AT SRQ Frontier Airlines announced today they will add nonstop service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)...
SMAA and FAA Dedicate New Air Traffic Control Tower
Sarasota/Manatee Monday, September 10, 2018 For Immediate Release SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION DEDICATE NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT SRQ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA), and Florida Department of...