Fast start in the Fall
October 26th, 2026 | Airport News
88,368 passengers fly through ABE in September
(Hanover Township, PA) – The seasons changed, but travel activity remained strong at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in September.
Last month, 88,368 passengers used ABE – the highest monthly passenger traffic level for September on record.
“For many years, September meant a slowdown. This coincides with the end of summer vacations and the start of a new school year. Yet, since 2022, every September has shown a steady increase of passenger traffic growth at ABE,” said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA).
Month Passengers Percentage Increase Month Passengers
Sept ’26 88,368 14.53% Sept ’25 77,155
By the numbers, Delta Air Lines jumped 19%, American Airlines was up 13.8%, and Allegiant increased 13.7%. Meanwhile, United Airlines dipped 5.5% compared to last September.
Only a few spots left!
Our next Fear of Flying Seminar at ABE is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd from
6:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m.
The session begins with participants learning techniques to reduce the anxiety or stress of flying from a licensed therapist; followed by a tour of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint; and concludes with a commercial airline pilot discussing the sights, sounds, and safety of air travel aboard an aircraft.
For more information or registration: https://flyabe.com/fear-of-flying/
Moving Freight
22,527,068 pounds of air cargo was processed through Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) last month – a decrease of 16.71% from September 2025.
Month Cargo (lbs.) (Percentage Decrease) Month Cargo (lbs.)
Sept ‘26 22,527,068 16.71% Sept ’25 27,046,780
