Southwest’s Share of Passengers at Midland International Increases
May 21—Through seven months of the fiscal year, the number of people boarding an airline at Midland International is up 12.8%.
Midlanders and those around the Permian Basin are returning to the airport in post-9/11 record numbers. The latest case was in April when the City of Midland reported 51,669 people boarded either Southwest, American Eagle or United — an increase of 2.1% over April 2022.
Still, the total number of passengers through the first seven months of the fiscal year is 364,083.
The City of Midland also showed Southwest's share of passengers is increasing this fiscal year. Southwest had 53.55% of those boarding an airline in April, up from 46.50% one year earlier. American Eagle was second with 25.40% of passengers.
Midland International Airport report
April 2023 boardings: 51,669
April 2022 boardings: 50,620
Percent change: 2.1
Year-to-date total: 364,083
Percent change: 12.8
Fuel sales (in gallons)
April 2023: 637,563
April 2022: 616,728
Percent change: 3.4
Parking revenue
April 2023: $573,728
April 2022: $467,374
Percent change: 22.8
Year-to-date total: $4.53 million
Percent change: 41.5
April boarding history
April 2023: 51,147
April 2022: 50,620
April 2021: 39,093
April 2020: 5,262
April 2019: 50,350
April 2018: 47,827
April 2017: 40,193
April 2016: 38,313
April 2015: 41,389
April 2014: 43,594
April 2013: 40,871
April 2012: 38,091
April 2011: 37,117
April 2010: 34,837
Source: City of Midland/Reporter-Telegram records
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