(Bismarck, ND) The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state.

Commercial airline boarding numbers for April 2024 reached 94,112 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,889 boardings or an 8% increase from April of 2023. Seven of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year.

Jamestown Airport Construction Impacts:

• The Jamestown Regional Airport's primary runway has a pre-planned closure from May 7th - June 16th in order to complete a major pavement rehabilitation. Commercial flights will not occur during this time period and the May and June boarding numbers will reflect impacts by this closure. The airport's crosswind runway will remain open for general aviation use during the duration of the project.

April Passenger Records:

• The Fargo Hector International Airport achieved a new monthly passenger record with 41,466 passenger boardings. The previous record for the airport for the month of April was set in 2023 with 39,680 passengers.
• The Devils Lake Airport also achieved a new monthly passenger record with 635 passenger boardings. The previous record for the airport for the month of April was set in 2023 with 554 passengers.

April 2024 Statewide Airline Passenger Statistics

• Total Airline Passenger Boardings: 94,112
• Available Airline Departure Seats: 120,251
• Average Aircraft Load Factor: 78%
• Number of Successful Airline Departure Flights: 1,439
• Number of Airline Departure Flight Cancellations: 3
• Airline Departure Flight Cancellation Rate: 0.2%

April 2024 Airline Boarding Report