October 25, 2021
More airfield improvements are on the way at Ontario International Airport, thanks to a $15.2 million infrastructure grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
October 14, 2021
Ontario International Airport experienced an increase to passenger volumes in September 2021, with a rise of 97 per cent more than pre-COVID-19 levels and 132 per cent from 2020 results.
October 13, 2021
(Ontario, California – October 13, 2021) – The number of passengers who moved through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in September increased more than 132% from 2020 and approached 97% of pre-pandemic levels, as the Southern California gateway moves closer to full recovery from the impact of COVID-19 on global air travel.
According to data compiled by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), the airport welcomed more than 453,000 air travelers last month, more than double the September 2020 total of 195,000. Last month’s totals were just 3% behind the pre-pandemic levels September 2019, when 469,000 passengers flew into or out of ONT.
Domestic and international traffic increased 130% and 242%, respectively, in September. When compared with September 2019, domestic travel was down just 1%, while international passenger volume was 47% lower.
Over the first nine months of 2021, total passenger volume exceeded 3 million, 59% higher than the same period last year and 24% lower than 2019. Domestic travel was 62% higher on a year-to-date basis while international volume was up 3%.
“Ontario International continues to be a bright spot in the aviation industry’s ongoing pandemic recovery,” said Curt Hagman, an OIAA commissioner and chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. “Having watched the transfer of ONT from the City of Los Angeles five years ago, I believed then just as I do now that we have the benefit of a broad and loyal customer base along with the ability to provide a hassle-free customer service experience in a vital gateway airport that is safe and secure.”
| Passenger Totals |
Sept. 2021 |
Sept. 2020 |
Change |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
| Domestic |
440,947 |
191,467 |
130.3% |
2,980,026 |
1,840,964 |
61.9% |
| International |
12,227 |
3,570 |
242.49% |
79,186 |
76,336 |
3.7% |
| Total |
453,174 |
195,037 |
132.35% |
3,059,212 |
1,917,300 |
59.6% |
|
| Passenger Totals |
Sept. 2021 |
Sept. 2019 |
Change |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2019 |
Change |
| Domestic |
440,947 |
446,169 |
-1.17% |
2,980,026 |
3,838,865 |
-22.4% |
| International |
12,227 |
23,155 |
-47.19 |
79,186 |
223,889 |
-64.6% |
| Total |
453,174 |
469,324 |
-3.44 |
3,059,212 |
4,062,754 |
-24.7% |
|
Shipments of air freight and mail in September totaled more than 70,000 tons, 9.4% lower than September last year, but 15.4% higher than 2019. For the first nine months of the year, total cargo volume was more than 644,000 tons, a 3.5% decline compared with 2020, but 15.6% higher than 2019.
“In addition to creating an airport which is attractive to our partner airlines and their passengers, we’ve made dramatic improvements on the cargo side with expanded and modern facilities which appeal to shippers,” Hagman said.
| Air cargo (tonnage) |
Sept. 2021 |
Sept. 2020 |
Change |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
| Freight |
66,380 |
75,862 |
-12.5% |
609,952 |
651,809 |
-6.4% |
| Mail |
4,269 |
2,174 |
96.41% |
34,426 |
15,780 |
118.2% |
| Total |
70,649 |
78,035 |
-9.46% |
644,378 |
667,589 |
-3.5% |
|
| Air cargo (tonnage) |
Sept. 2021 |
Sept. 2019 |
Change |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2019 |
Change |
| Freight |
66,380 |
59,918 |
10.79% |
609,952 |
539,062 |
13.2% |
| Mail |
4,269 |
1,271 |
235.87% |
34,426 |
18,221 |
88.9% |
| Total |
70,649 |
61,189 |
15.46% |
644,378 |
557,283 |
15.6% |
|
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.
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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).
October 6, 2021
Ontario International Airport will receive $11.4 million as part of the federal coronavirus relief funds for rehabilitation of its taxiways, officials announced Wednesday, Oct. 6.
October 1, 2021
Ontario International Airport may soon land the first European flights in its history from a Norwegian startup carrier that also plans to operate transatlantic service from New York and Florida.