SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Iowa noticed a state report for air journey in 2023 with four.6 million passengers, and Sioux Gateway Airport was a significant contributor.
Sioux Gateway noticed greater than 30,00zero passengers arrive and depart from the terminal, making Sioux Gateway third within the state behind Des Moines Worldwide Airport and Japanese Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
Deputy Metropolis Supervisor Mike Collett stated the variety of vacationers by Sioux Gateway was not a shock and so they anticipate extra vacationers in 2024.
“Landings have been strong final 12 months,” Collett stated. “We have been nonetheless establishment with what we've been the final 12 months after COVID. However we anticipated it to extend and it has elevated in latest months.”
Collett stated Denver and Chicago's flight schedule will change on April 1, however he believes that may solely enhance journey.
“We see a rise in the previous few months and I feel it should proceed to develop from there,” Collett stated. “And I feel the time change will really enhance the variety of individuals coming by right here.”