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Ontario Airport Updates - September 2019

Ontario International Airport passenger volume climbed 11.6% in September
More than 4 million have traveled through airport this year

September 17, 2019

(Ontario, California – September 17, 2019) – Ontario International Airport continued its pace of double-digit growth in passenger volume last month as nearly 470,000 passed through its terminals, an increase of 11.6% over September last year. For the year, the airport also saw passenger totals climb beyond 4 million.

Domestic passenger volume reached 446,169 in September while the number of international travelers was 23,155, increases of 10.8% and 29.8% over September 2018, respectively. It was the third straight month of double-digit traveler growth.

During the first nine months of the year, more than 4 million air travelers were welcomed at ONT, representing an 8% increase over the same period in 2018 and marking yet another milestone for the Inland Empire facility. The number of domestic travelers exceeded 3.8 million while international travelers totaled almost 224,000, Domestic volume increased 6.5% and international grew 41.8% compared to the same period last year.

“The sustained growth in domestic and international travelers reaffirms Ontario’s status as the nation’s fastest growing airport and best alternative airport,” said Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “Month after month, customers are expressing their satisfaction in our first-rate facilities, appealing services and hassle-free airport experience.”

Commercial freight shipments remained relatively flat in September totaling nearly 60,000 tons, an increase of 1.5% over September a year ago. Mail shipments, meanwhile, decreased more than 47%. From January through September, commercial freight grew 3.3% to more than 539,000 tons while shipments of mail declined more than 20%. Overall, air cargo grew 2.3% for the year.

September 2019 September 2018 % Change YTD 2019 YTD 2018 % Change
Passenger Traffic
Domestic 446,169 402,838 10.8% 3,838,865 3,604,155 6.5%
International 23,155 17,842 29.8% 223,889 157,896 41.8%
Total 469,324 420,680 11.6% 4,062,754 3,762,051 8.0%
Air Cargo (Tons)
Freight 59,918 59,052 1.5% 539,062 521,705 3.3%
Mail 1,271 2,412 -47.3% 18,221 22,996 -20.8%
Total 61,189 61,463 -0.4% 557,283 544,701 2.3%
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport with nonstop commercial jet service to 21 major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan, and connecting service to many domestic and international destinations. There is an average of 67 daily departures offered by nine air carriers. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)

The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).


More than a half-million passengers flew through Ontario International Airport in August, 10% increase

September 17, 2019

(Ontario, California – September 17, 2019) – More than half a million airline passengers flew through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in August, a 10% increase over August last year, airport officials announced today.

For the month, ONT welcomed more than 504,000 air travelers, with domestic passengers totaling nearly 479,000 and the number of international travelers exceeding 25,000. Domestic and international passenger volumes grew 9.9% and 13.3% in August, respectively.

From January through August, the total number of passengers who arrived at and departed from ONT was almost 3.6 million, an increase of 7.5% over the same period in 2018. Domestic travelers totaled nearly 3.4 million, an increase of 6%, while the number of international passengers rose 43% to more than 200,000 over the first eight months of the year.

“The continued growth in passenger volume is a great source of pride for all of us who are dedicated to developing a first-rate international gateway for Southern California,” said Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “That more and more travelers are choosing Ontario reflects the tremendous achievements made to provide the facilities, services and amenities, along with our hallmark hassle-free experience, which appeal to our customers.”

Thorpe also reminded customers who prefer app-ride service to Ontario airport to download the Lyft app on their mobile device and discounted parking rates are always available at booking.flyontario.com.

Air freight shipments were essentially flat in August at 65,514 tons, outpacing August last year by 28 tons, while mail shipments decreased by 45%. For the first eight months of the year, commercial freight grew 3.6% to more than 479,000 tons while mail shipments declined more than 17%. Overall, air cargo shipments were up 2.7% compared to the same period a year ago.

August 2019 August 2018 % Change YTD 2019 YTD 2018 % Change
Passenger Traffic
Domestic 478,782 435,690 9.9% 3,392,696 3,201,317 6.0%
International 25,320 22,339 13.3% 200,734 140,054 43.3%
Total 504,102 458,029 10.1% 3,593,430 3,341,371 7.5%
Air Cargo (Tons)
Freight 65,514 665,486 0.0% 479,145 2462,654 3.6%
Mail 1,587 2,908 -45.4% 16,950 20,584 -17.7%
Total 67,101 68,394 -1.9% 496,094 483,238 2.7%
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport with nonstop commercial jet service to 21 major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan, and connecting service to many domestic and international destinations. There is an average of 67 daily departures offered by nine air carriers. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)

The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).