Florida continues to shine as a hub for air travel in the United States! With its world-renowned theme parks, beautiful beaches, and sunny weather, it’s no surprise that the Sunshine State’s airports experienced a significant jump in passenger volumes in 2023.
Our latest infographic highlights the impressive numbers for Florida’s busiest airports. Let’s dive into the details!
A Look at Florida’s Top Airports
The row chart in the infographic showcases passenger boardings at Florida’s eight busiest airports. According to the FAA, here’s how they stacked up in 2023 compared to 2022:
- MCO – Orlando International Airport: 28,033,205 passengers (up from 24,469,733)
- MIA – Miami International Airport: 24,717,048 passengers (up from 23,949,892)
- FLL – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 17,063,063 passengers (up from 15,370,165)
- TPA – Tampa International Airport: 11,677,632 passengers (up from 10,539,459)
- RSW – Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers): 4,963,269 passengers (down slightly from 5,132,694)
- PBI – Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach): 3,815,977 passengers (up from 3,257,730)
- JAX – Jacksonville International Airport: 3,619,739 passengers (up from 3,177,393)
- SRQ – Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: 2,144,736 passengers (up from 1,911,999)
Orlando (MCO) leads the way as Florida’s busiest airport, with Miami (MIA) not far behind. Combined, these two airports handled just over half of the state’s total passenger volume!
A Big Year for Florida Air Travel
The gauge chart reveals that these eight airports accounted for a whopping 91.4% of Florida’s total air passenger traffic enplanements in 2023. Clearly, they are the lifelines for travel in the state.
Looking at the big picture, the final row chart highlights Florida’s total passenger boarding volumes:
- 2023: 105.1 million passengers
- 2022: 96.3 million passengers
That’s a 9.2% year-over-year increase, underscoring the state’s continued popularity as a travel destination.
Celebrate Florida Airports with YHM Designs
Are you a fan of Florida’s bustling airports like MCO, MIA, or FLL? Show off your love for travel with airport code merchandise from YHM Designs! From hats and mugs to throw pillows and tote bags, our collection lets you celebrate your favourite Florida airports in style.
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Florida's airports continue to connect millions to the Sunshine State—an ever-popular destination for work, play, and adventure!
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Source: faa.gov. Illustration by YHM Designs.