North Dakota airport boarding trends below pre-pandemic levels on average

(Bismarck, ND) -- Airline boardings at North Dakota's airports are still below pre-pandemic levels, but they continue to climb.

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission says more than 836,000 people have boarded through the state's eight commercial service airports this year. That's up 10% compared to last year, but still down 5% compared to 2019.

Williston Basin International has seen the largest year-to-date jump compared to 2022, with nearly 22% more boardings. Boardings at Fargo Hector International Airport are up 10% year-to-date compared to 2019. Minot's boardings are down about 14% and Bismarck's are down 17.5%.

You can read more about growth at Fargo's Hector International Airport by clicking here