Richmond International Airport sets new record for passenger traffic

Richmond International Airport set a new, all-time, one-month total passenger traffic record in August of 398,592.

The August numbers surpassed the previous mark of 392,263 established in May 2019. This is the sixth occasion since October 2017 that RIC has reported a “best ever” monthly record.

Compared to the same period a year ago, RIC reported a 4-percent increase in total passenger traffic (398,592 in 2019 as compared with 383,272 in 2018). Delta Air Lines was the market leader in May with 35.7 percent share of passengers, followed by American and United. Four airlines reported year-over-year growth in August, including Allegiant (up 28 percent), JetBlue (up 15.7 percent), Southwest (up 13 percent), and Delta (up 7.1 percent).

Through the first eight months of calendar year 2019, passenger traffic has increased 8.2 percent.

For details from the monthly aviation activity report, visit flyrichmond.com/airport-information/#monthly-statistics.