The City of Pensacola released yesterday that 175,814 individuals arrived and departed from the Pensacola International Airport in July, setting a new monthly record. The passengers increased 13 percent over July 2016 and has jumped 4 percent for the year.
“The numbers don’t lie and they are a testament to the experience travelers get from using our airport,” Mayor Ashton Hayward said. “Pensacola International Airport will continue to be a driving force in our region, providing the best fares along the Gulf Coast.â€
While neighboring Okaloosa County hasn’t posted its statistics for July, its airport officials might be ready to soon challenge Hayward’s assertions. The Destin-Fort Walton airport was up 28 percent for the year as of June 30. The airport also had a record month with 136,235, up by 35,914 people, a 36-percent increase over the previous year. See VPS Monthly Activity Report.
In June, Pensacola International Airport had 11,168 more passengers than June 2016, a 7.3 percent jump.
Through the first half of 2017, Destin-Fort Walton airport is increasing its passengers at the rate of 3.21 times greater than Pensacola.