Bismarck  (CSi)  North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 81,499 airline passenger boardings during the month of June. This month experienced the highest level of passenger traffic that the state has
seen since the Covid-19 pandemic began and continues the monthly positive trend of growing airline passenger demand.

The June numbers show that the state is continuing its strong recovery as it is now only 19% below the pre-pandemic passenger levels by comparison to June of 2019.

North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Director, Kyle Wanner  says,  “The continual growth in demand for air travel is great news and helps to fuel optimism for the airline industry that is operating within our state.  I encourage all of our residents and visitors to consider utilizing our North
Dakota airports within any travel plans as any additional demand will help to leverage and expedite the return of more flight and destination options for our communities.”

In June this year there were 1088 at Jamestown Regional Airport compared to 251 in June of 2020 and increase of 333-percent.  Compared to the period of 2019-2021 an increase of 13 percent.

Year to date totals this year, are 4543 Jamestown Boardings, compared to 2885 through June of 2020, an increase of 67 percent.