Ontario International Airport Passenger Count Increased In February As Cargo Tonnage Continues Upward Trend

Airport poised to welcome new domestic and international services in Spring

(Ontario, California – March 17, 2025) – Ontario International Airport (ONT) saw a slight increase in passengers in February compared with the same month in the prior year, despite one fewer day due to Leap Year in 2024.  Adjusting for the shorter month in 2025, ONT passenger volume was 3.6% higher than February 2024.

According to ONT officials, 450,093 air travelers chose the Southern California gateway last month versus 449,893 last year. Ontario’s domestic passenger count totaled 414,286, a 0.2% increase, while international volume decreased by 1.8% to 35,807.

Over the first two months of the year, ONT passenger traffic was 0.6% higher, with domestic volume up 1.3% while the number of international travelers was lower by 6.6%

“We continue to prove that we are the aviation gateway Southern California deserves. Even with a shorter month, we saw growth, an achievement that speaks to our resilience, strong demand, and the trust travelers and airlines place in us. With new service launching to Chicago and Baltimore/Washington as well as four international destinations in Mexico and Asia, ONT is not just keeping up; we are setting the stage for even greater success in 2025 and beyond,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).

Totals

Feb

2025

Feb

2024

Change

YTD

2025

YTD

2024

Change

414,286

413,413

0.2%

849,205

837,990

1.3%

35,807

36,480

-1.8%

76,127

81,492

-6.6%

450,093

449,893

0.0%

925,332

919,482

0.6%

The air carriers with the greatest passenger shares in February were:

Air cargo increased by 6.8% in February, driven by shipments of mail which grew by more than 276%. Freight shipments for the month decreased 6.1%. For the year, freight and mail combined rose by 6.7%.

(tonnage)

Feb

2025

Feb

2024

Change

YTD

2025

YTD

2024

Change

50,606

53,922

-6.1%

103,029

110,691

-6.9%

9,727

2,583

276.5%

20,630

5,244

293.4%

60,333

56,505

6.8%

123,659

115,935

6.7%

“Ontario prides itself on first rate cargo facilities and operational excellence which makes our Inland Empire airport a hub of choice for cargo shippers,” Elkadi said.