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Surge Ahead of Summer

June 24th, 2025 |

Don’t forget your Real ID compliant document for TSA processing

(Hanover Township, PA) – In May, 87,448 passengers traveled through Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – a 2.6% increase from the previous year.

“Summer vacations are starting earlier and earlier, with May becoming a strong indicator of that growth in activity at ABE. We anticipate another surge of passengers over the next months. Give yourself extra time and don’t forget a Real ID compliant document when traveling,” said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA).

Month               Passengers             Percentage Increase          Month                 Passengers

May ’25                87,448                               2.6%                       May ’24                    85,243

By the numbers, Allegiant Air rose 7.6% and Delta Airlines increased 3.5%.  Meanwhile, United Airlines dipped 5.4% and American Airlines declined 7.5% from the previous May.

Construction on the Courtyard

Earlier this month, Airport Authority officials joined leaders from across the Lehigh Valley for a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel project at ABE.

The 145-room hotel will provide guests with amenities including: a bar/lounge, meeting space, fitness center, business center, onsite laundry, and an outdoor seating area. 

“We know this market very well. A Courtyard by Marriott speaks to that person who’s staying, one, two, or three nights.The airport location is a good fit for that brand,” said Tom Reese, Area Vice President of Lodging Development.

Moving Freight

28,688,681 pounds of air cargo was processed through Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) last month – an increase of 52.6% from May 2024.

“The significant growth comparable to last year has been the result of additional scheduled operations implemented by the air cargo carriers,” said Stoudt.

Month             CARGO (lbs.)             Percentage Increase         Month            CARGO (lbs.)

May ‘25             28,688,681                             52.6%                   May ’24            18,801,132

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