Columbus airports set new passenger record in 2025
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While 2026 air travel is off to a rough start due to this weekend's winter storm, based on recent trends, it shouldn't take too long to rebound.
By the numbers: The nearly 9.4 million passengers served at Columbus airports last year set another annual record, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority recently announced.
- Passenger counts have not only recovered from a pandemic slump, but have now exceeded pre-pandemic levels two years in a row.
Between the lines: Columbus continues to add more flights, boosting passenger numbers.
- New destinations for this year include Montreal, plus Panama City Beach and Key West in Florida.
What they're saying: "We've taken a very proactive approach by showing airlines exactly where the demand exists, allowing them to strategically fill those gaps," authority spokesperson Breann González Almos tells Axios.
- The increased demand also reflects our growing community and strong business environment, she says.
What's next: The new John Glenn International Airport terminal project remains on track for a 2029 opening, which will even further expand capacity.