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Huntsville International Airport reached a historic milestone in 2025, recording the highest annual passenger traffic total in its history as expanded air service and regional growth fueled continued demand across the Tennessee Valley.
Airport officials announced that 1,722,898 passengers traveled through Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in 2025, representing a 5.3% increase over the previous year and marking the first time the airport has surpassed 1.7 million annual travelers.
“This historic milestone is a clear signal that our North Alabama community is growing and that travelers value the air service they can find at Huntsville International Airport,” said Joey Ceci, board chair of the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority. “By continuing strategic investment in infrastructure and the passenger experience, we ensure HSV remains a powerful economic engine for our region.”
The record-setting year continues a three-year trend of sustained growth at HSV. The airport served 1,473,629 passengers in 2023, followed by 1,635,589 travelers in 2024, before setting the new record in 2025.
Airport leadership credited the growth to expanded flight capacity, strong regional economic momentum and collaboration with airline partners. Huntsville International Airport is currently served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, offering nonstop service to 19 destinations nationwide.
“This accomplishment reflects years of deliberate planning and strong partnerships,” said Butch Roberts, chief executive officer of Huntsville International Airport. “Our airline partners added new nonstop destinations, increased flight frequency to major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago and Houston, and deployed larger aircraft to meet growing demand.”
Officials say continued growth is expected as North Alabama’s population and economy expand. The airport has more than $121 million in planned infrastructure upgrades, including a parking deck expansion, new terminal restaurants and the start of a major concourse renovation.
Roberts said additional air service is already planned for 2026, including new Allegiant routes to Gulf Shores, Orlando/Sanford and St. Petersburg.
Huntsville International Airport has also earned national recognition, being named the No. 1 small airport in the United States by Newsweek Reader’s Choice Awards in both 2024 and 2025.
More information on flights and services is available at flyhuntsville.com.
