Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota Aeronautic Commission reports, the over-all state boardings are up over 19% from this time last year.

Jamestown boardings in October 2012 were 261, compared to 525 in October of 2011.

That’s compared to a usually slow September 2012 number of 171.

Fargo continued to board the most passengers, and Minot increased 53%.

Williston had its largest October on record. United and Delta began offering service to Williston in November, providing travelers with four airlines to choose from.

With Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo also adding service to Denver, numbers will be increasing even more.

Joshua Simmers, Aviation Projects Manager, said, “North Dakota breaks a record every month. We’re not aware of any other place in the nation experiencing significant growth in aviation – certainly not at this capacity.”

 

The most significant demand is in the western portion of the state, but the growth is state-wide as Fargo and Grand Forks also experience significant increases.