JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Regional Airport reported 890 boardings in September, marking a modest year-over-year increase of just over 1%. The steady rise in passengers reflects a broader trend of growth across North Dakota’s commercial service airports, with the state experiencing record-breaking airline passenger traffic last month.
According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC), a total of 98,371 passengers boarded flights across the state’s eight airports in September, setting a new record for the month. The previous high, set in September 2014, was 92,703 passengers. The September 2024 figures also represent an 8% increase over September 2023, with 7,101 more passengers, a media release states.
This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers across North Dakota, with passenger totals for the year (through the first nine months) up by 77,492 passengers, or 9%, compared to the same period last year. NDAC officials noted that the state is on track to close out 2024 with its highest-ever annual passenger traffic…