Hector International Airport (KFGO file)
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota’s commercial airports continue to see increased passenger boardings, posting over 83,000 boardings last month, including a record number at Fargo’s Hector International with nearly 38,000.
While North Dakota boardings are up 95% from 2020, the statewide number is down 12.5% from November 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission said the Jamestown and Devils Lake airports have both experienced a full recovery. This, along with Fargo’s record-setting month, helps to showcase how close North Dakota is to coming to achieve a full recovery in the airline passenger market.
“It’s wonderful to once again see certain airports experience pre-pandemic levels of passengers as the traveling public continues to look to aviation as a safe and comfortable way to bring friends and family together,” said North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Executive Director Kyle Wanner.
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission said additional travel demand seen during the Thanksgiving weekend was reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels in North Dakota and throughout the rest of the country. The mild winter weather has also helped to ensure that airline flights have been able to proceed with minimal disruptions.
“This year, our airports and airlines are working particularly hard to accommodate passengers during this busy holiday travel season,” Wanner said. “We hope to end the year on a high note that provides for positive travel experiences and a continuation of the recovery in passenger demand.”
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