Let this infographic show you all about air passenger traffic in the Show-Me State! Missouri’s airports boarded 13.7 million passengers in 2023, marking an impressive 12.8% increase from 2022 levels.
Missouri’s Key Air Travel Hubs
Two major airports—Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)—dominate air passenger traffic in Missouri, handling a combined 94% of the state’s enplanements. Here’s a closer look at these bustling hubs and their 2023 passenger totals:
- STL Lambert-St. Louis International Airport: As Missouri’s busiest airport, STL served 7,307,561 passengers in 2023. Located in St. Louis, this airport is a vital gateway connecting the region to domestic and international destinations.
- MCI Kansas City International Airport: Positioned in Kansas City, MCI handled 5,654,068 passengers last year. Known for its efficient design, this airport plays a crucial role in Midwest air travel.
- Rest of Missouri Airports: Smaller airports across the state collectively served 771,208 passengers in 2023, showcasing the importance of regional air connectivity.
Traffic Share Breakdown
The distribution of passenger traffic across Missouri’s airports in 2023 was as follows:
- STL Lambert-St. Louis: 53.2%
- MCI Kansas City: 41.2%
- Rest of Missouri Airports: 5.6%
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Source: Data from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Illustration by YHM Designs.