Huntsville International Airport Surpasses 1.2 Million Passengers

Huntsville, Alabama, October 25, 2025

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Huntsville International Airport has achieved an impressive milestone by surpassing 1.2 million passengers in 2025. September saw an increase of over 7% compared to the previous year, reflecting a growing trend in air travel. Passenger traffic has seen a consistent rise for six months straight, with new service options contributing to this growth. An expansion project for parking facilities is also underway to accommodate increasing numbers. Despite the federal government shutdown, the airport’s traffic remains stable, and management is supporting affected workers.

Huntsville, Alabama – Huntsville International Airport Surpasses 1.2 Million Passengers in 2025

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 1.2 million passengers so far in 2025, indicating a strong upward trajectory in air travel. Notably, the total for September was 149,114 passengers, which marks an increase of over 7% compared to September 2024’s total of 138,705 passengers.

Currently, passenger traffic for 2025 is 6.9% higher than at the same time last year, when the airport set its all-time passenger record. This increase reflects a consistent trend as the airport has surpassed the previous year’s passenger numbers for six consecutive months and has seen growth in eight of the first nine months of 2025.

The current passenger total for 2025 stands at nearly 1.3 million, representing a 6.8% increase from the same period in 2024. In records prior, Huntsville International Airport set annual passenger thresholds with 1,473,629 in 2023 and 1,635,589 in 2024.

Factors Contributing to Passenger Growth

The growth in passenger traffic at HSV can be attributed to several factors. These include an increase in available seats, more flights, and newly launched nonstop service options to popular destinations such as Orlando and New York City. The adjustment has positively impacted travel patterns, enhancing accessibility to various routes.

Infrastructure Improvements

In response to the growing passenger numbers, the Port of Huntsville’s Board of Directors has approved a $57 million expansion project for the airport’s parking deck. The expansion will add more than 1,400 spaces to the existing capacity of 2,394 vehicles. Plans include a new six-story parking deck that aims to ultimately increase total parking capacity to over 5,400 spaces. Construction is expected to commence before the end of the year and will take two years to complete, with Robins & Morton contracted for the construction and KPS Group providing design services for the project.

Impact of Government Shutdown

Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the passenger traffic at Huntsville International Airport has not been significantly affected, as stated by the airport’s CEO. The management is taking additional initiatives to support government workers impacted by the shutdown, including plans to provide food assistance.

Traffic Improvements Near Construction Zone

To accommodate the upcoming expansion, airport management is also implementing improvements to traffic patterns around the construction zone near Glenn Hearn Blvd. These adjustments aim to ensure smooth access for travelers during the construction period.

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Additional Resources

• Huntsville Blast
• AL.com
• Axios Huntsville
• Rocket City Now
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Huntsville International Airport

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