What a difference a year makes. In April, 45,618 passengers flew out of ICT, an increase of 1120% over April 2020, when only 3,738 passengers boarded planes. Year-to-date enplanements are down 16%. There was an average of 25-weekday departures in April compared to only 10 last April as airlines canceled flights due to the pandemic. Compared to April 2019, which was a record year, enplanements are down 33% but we’re making progress. We began the year with a 57% decline in enplanements compared to January 2019 and have been improving each month.
General aviation activity also rebounded, with a 139% increase over April 2020; for the year, general aviation is up 27%. Air cargo continues to grow, with outgoing cargo up 37% and incoming cargo up 25%.
Concession revenue increased with passengers, with food and gift increasing nearly 1600%; rental cars up 440%, and parking revenue up 1142%. April reports are found under Airport Business.
April 2021 Enplanements
| AIRLINE | APRIL 2021 ENPLANEMENTS | APRIL 2020 ENPLANEMENTS | # DIFFERENCE | % DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | 3,013 | 16 | 2,997 | 18,731% |
| Alaska | 1,757 | 212 | 1,545 | 729% |
| American | 12,564 | 1,676 | 10,888 | 650% |
| Delta | 6,664 | 635 | 6,029 | 949% |
| Frontier | 1,901 | 12 | 1,889 | 15,742% |
| Southwest | 7,430 | 506 | 6,924 | 1,368% |
| United | 12,230 | 681 | 11,549 | 1,696% |
| Charters | 59 | - | 59 | 100% |
| Total | 45,618 | 3,738 | 41,880 | 1120% |
