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Facts & Figures

When it opened in 1925, CLE was the first municipal airport in the country. Initially, the airport served as a stop for U.S. Air Mail planes making coast-to-coast flights. It quickly grew to become a major destination for personal and commercial aircraft. CLE also led the nation in implementing new airport technology. This includes the world’s first radio-equipped air traffic control tower and the nation’s first airfield lighting system. In the 30s and 40s, the airport was a draw to anyone who was anyone in aviation, with both Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh making routine visits. Also, from 1929 until 1949, CLE was the location for the National Air Races.

Today, CLE is Ohio’s busiest airport, serving more than 9 million passengers annually. It’s positioned within 500 miles of 43 percent of the U.S. population. And for Northeast Ohio travelers, the airport is close—just 12 miles away from downtown Cleveland. Travelers also have the option to take the rail to CLE, a connection that, when added in 1968, was another first in the country.

CLE’s modern-day innovations focus on customer service. The new AIRMALL, FlightView Screens and communications using social media are making the airport first once again, but this time with travelers.

Passenger Volume

	MONTH			YEAR-TO-DATE		PERCENT CHANGE
	December 2018	November 2018	December 2017	YTD 2018	YTD 2017	Dec-18/ Nov-18	Dec-18/ Dec-17	YTD 2018/ YTD 2017
ENPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	378,187	394,120	359,882	4,724,640	4,474,931	-4.04%	5.09%	5.58%
Total International	5,490	4,803	6,875	111,940	87,809	14.30%	-20.15%	27.48%
ENPLANED TOTAL	383,677	398,923	366,757	4,836,580	4,562,740	-3.82%	4.61%	6.00%
DEPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	364,994	387,929	352,651	4,692,896	4,489,299	-5.91%	3.50%	4.54%
Total International	4,956	4,973	5,766	113,253	88,406	-0.34%	-14.05%	28.11%
DEPLANED TOTAL	369,950	392,902	358,417	4,806,149	4,577,705	-5.84%	3.22%	4.99%
TOTAL PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	743,181	782,049	712,533	9,417,536	8,964,230	-4.97%	4.30%	5.06%
Total International	10,446	9,776	12,641	225,193	176,215	6.85%	-17.36%	27.79%
AIRPORT TOTAL	753,627	791,825	725,174	9,642,729	9,140,445	-4.82%	3.92%	5.50%

Passenger Volume Month over Month

Historic Passenger Volume

2018 9,642,729
2017 9,140,445
2016 8,422,676
2015 8,100,073
2014 7,609,404
2013 9,072,126
2012 9,004,983
2011 9,176,824
2010 9,492,455
2009 9,715,604
2008 11,106,196
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

	MONTH			YEAR-TO-DATE		PERCENT CHANGE
	December 2018	November 2018	December 2017	YTD 2018	YTD 2017	Dec-18/ Nov-18	Dec-18/ Dec-17	YTD 2018/ YTD 2017
ENPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	7,483,785	7,122,214	7,361,220	82,435,721	79,959,717	5.08%	1.67%	3.10%
U.S. Tons	3,742	3,561	3,681	41,218	39,980
Metric Tonnes	3,394	3,230	3,338	37,385	36,262
DEPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	8,582,413	7,841,769	8,038,688	89,753,567	84,323,203	9.44%	6.76%	6.44%
U.S. Tons	4,291	3,921	4,019	44,877	42,162
Metric Tonnes	3,892	3,556	3,646	40,703	38,241
TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	16,066,198	14,963,983	15,399,908	172,189,288	164,282,920	7.37%	4.33%	4.81%
US Tons	8,033	7,482	7,700	86,095	82,141
Metric Tonnes	7,286	6,786	6,984	78,088	74,502
AIRCRAFT LANDINGS
Airport Total	4,438	4,393	4,314	54,786	52,969	1.02%	2.87%	3.43%
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT(000)
Airport Total	466,898	465,688	444,951	5,686,461	5,455,096	0.26%	4.93%	4.24%

Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) has instituted an Airport Emergency Contingency Plan pursuant to §42301 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. This act requires that passengers be permitted to deplane an aircraft that has been delayed on the tarmac for a period not to exceed three hours.

In the event that an aircraft nears the three hour time limit, the airlines are required by law to deplane all passengers into the Terminal, and provide access to restrooms, food and water. Each airline is required to have an airline contingency plan on file with the Department of Transportation. The CLE Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan has been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation and is designed to coordinate the provision of logistical support to the airlines. Pursuant to this plan, CLE will provide a list of airlines, ground handlers, fixed base operators and others who may have the necessary equipment and personnel to safely deplane passengers to the airlines. CLE will request that common use tenant air carriers make gates available to an air carrier seeking to deplane at a gate. An alternative solution will be to hard stand the aircraft and transport passengers via bus to the terminal. CLE will provide transportation from the aircraft parking location to the terminal through contract ground transportation providers.

A copy of the entire airport contingency plan is available here.