Monday, June 17, 2024 In May, Ontario International Airport (ONT) saw a record-breaking month with over 618,000 passengers, marking the highest monthly total since the airport shifted to local ownership in 2016—a notable 11% increase from the previous year. Within Southern California, ONT hosted approximately 582,000 domestic passengers and over 36,000 international travelers in May, reflecting rises of 11.4% and 6.
9%, respectively. For the first five months of this year, ONT served over 2.6 million passengers overall, representing a nearly 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Domestic travel rose by 7.9% to exceed 2.4 million passengers, while international travel surged by 40.
8%. The highest number of passengers in a single month since transitioning to local ownership occurred in October, with ONT welcoming 606,497 passengers. “Ontario International Airport achieving record passenger volumes in May and continuing to experience double-digit year-over-year growth underscores the excellence of our facilities, services, and amenities, as well as the dedication of our employees,” said Atif Elkadi , CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).
“We anticipate welcoming more than 2 million travelers over the summer travel season and are on track to surpass 7 million passengers for the year. Ontario International consistently proves to be a convenient gateway for air travel in Southern California.” In May, the leading air carriers by passenger sh.
