Record Passenger Traffic Continues At Sarasota Bradenton Airport

SARASOTA, FL — The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport continues to see record passenger traffic.

Last month, 323,396 passengers traveled through the airport, a 14 percent increase over July 2022, which saw 283,125 passengers, according to a news release.

Over the past 12 months — July 2022 to July of this year — there were more than 4.18 million passengers, a 12 percent increase over the previous 112-month period, the airport said.

Meanwhile, year-to-date, the airport has seen a 14 percent increase in passenger traffic over the same period in 2022.

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This growth builds on 2022’s record year for passenger traffic, when more travelers than ever before, about 3.85 million, traveled through the airport.

“We are excited to see our passenger traffic continue to grow at SRQ and are working hard on multiple construction projects to handle the future growth needs of the airport,” Rick Piccolo, president and CEO, said.

Last week, a new cell phone lot with paved parking and upgraded restroom facilities opened at the airport.

A new five-gate terminal expansion will be completed by the end of next year, while additional paved parking lots will be finished before the upcoming holiday seating.

Concourse B is also currently being refreshed with additional space for seating, new carpeting, a new companion assist restroom and a new mother’s nursing room.

Additional projects breaking ground in the next couple of months including a new ground transportation facility, expansion of the west air carrier apron and expansion of the employee parking lot.