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Airport Fact Sheet
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Fast Facts
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the 35th busiest airport in the nation (based on passenger volume for 2007).
On average, the busiest times at the airport are 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
There were 244,719 operations (takeoffs and landings) in 2007.
There are more than 325 daily nonstop flights to over 85 destinations.
CLE offers direct international air service to England, Mexico and Canada.
CLE is a hub for Continental Airlines.
The airfield has two parallel 9,000-foot runways and one 6,000-foot runway, each with all-weather capabilities.
There are over 7,000 public parking spaces on the premises. |
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Passenger Volume
CLE served over 11.4 million passengers in 2007, divided almost evenly between business and leisure travelers.
2007 11,459,390
2006 11,321,050
2005 11,463,391
2004 11,264,937
2003 10,555,387
2002 10,795,270
2001 11,864,411
2000 13,288,059
1999 13,020,285
1998 12,359,378
Airlines Serving CLE
Continental Airlines is the hub carrier at CLE. A total of ten carriers provide service, including:
| Air Canada Jazz |
Southwest |
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American Eagle |
United |
| Delta |
USA3000 |
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Midwest Connect |
US Airways |
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Northwest |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many operations (landings and takes offs) occurred at CLE in 2006?
244,719
Who owns and operates the airport?
The City of Cleveland owns and operates CLE and Cleveland
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). Both airports comprise the
Cleveland Airport System. The airports are operated in
accordance with all FAA regulations.
How many people work at the airport?
There are approximately 9,000 on-airport job. The Cleveland
Airport System directly employs approximately 400 employees
at the airports.
How is the airport funded?
The Cleveland Airport System is an enterprise fund of the City
of Cleveland, meaning that it is a self-sustaining operation.
As such, all revenues earned by the airport must be spend
solely for airport purposes. No local tax dollars are used to
fund any projects or operations at the airport. The airport is
funded by non-aviation related revenues (i.e., concessions
and parking), aviation revenues (i.e., rents and landing fees),
and federal grants. The airport has an annual operating
budget of approximately $129 million.
How often does bad weather close the airport?
CLE rarely closes due to inclement weather conditions, in large part
due to the efforts of the snow removal team. During February 2005 -
the worst winter in Cleveland history - CLE had the best on-time
departure rate of any airport located in the continental United
States. Passengers are always advised to contact their airline in
the event of inclement weather.
When was the airport established?
The airport began operations in July of 1925 as the first municipal
airport in the United States. The airport was officially named
Cleveland Hopkins Airport after founder William R. Hopkins on his
82nd birthday, July 26, 1951. In 1964, Hopkins received its current
name of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, reflecting
international aspirations and operations to Canada since 1946.
Who provides security at the screening checkpoints at CLE?
As with other airports in the United States, the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) is mandated to provide security at
the checkpoints. CLE is served by a Cleveland Police Department
detail that is responsible for public safety throughout the airport.
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