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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
	July 2019	June 2019	July 2019	YTD 2019	YTD 2018	July 19 / June 19	July 19 / July 18	YTD 2019 / YTD 2018
ENPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	474,752	470,118	445,302	2,861,632	2,723,812	0.99%	6.61%	5.06%
Total International	9,249	11,277	13,489	61,110	72,829	-17.98%	-31.43%	-16.09%
ENPLANED TOTAL	484,001	481,395	458,791	2,922,742	2,796,641	0.54%	5.49%	4.51%
DEPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	477,334	472,775	445,273	2,869,344	2,723,878	0.96%	7.20%	5.34%
Total International	9,794	10,460	16,358	60,517	71,592	-6.37%	-40.13%	-15.47%
DEPLANED TOTAL	487,128	483,235	461,631	2,929,861	2,795,470	0.81%	5.52%	4.81%
TOTAL PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	952,086	942,893	890,575	5,730,976	5,447,690	0.97%	6.91%	5.20%
Total International	19,043	21,737	29,847	121,627	144,421	-12.39%	-36.20%	-15.78%
AIRPORT TOTAL	971,129	964,630	920,422	5,852,603	5,592,111	0.67%	5.51%	4.66%

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
	July 2019	June 2019	July 2019	YTD 2019	YTD 2018	July 19 / June 19	July 19 / July 18	YTD 2019 / YTD 2018
ENPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	6,834,911	7,213,686	6,158,989	49,488,289	46,591,645	-5.25%	10.97%	6.22%
U.S. Tons	3,417	3,607	3,079	24,744	23,296
Metric Tonnes	3,100	3,271	2,793	22,443	21,129
DEPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	7,421,358	7,521,448	6,942,714	52,897,884	50,183,447	-1.33%	6.89%	5.41%
U.S. Tons	3,711	3,761	3,471	26,449	25,092
Metric Tonnes	3,366	3,411	3,149	23,989	22,758
TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	14,256,269	14,735,134	13,101,703	102,386,173	96,775,092	-3.25%	8.81%	5.80%
US Tons	7,128	7,368	6,551	51,193	48,388
Metric Tonnes	6,465	6,682	5,942	46,432	43,888
AIRCRAFT LANDINGS
Airport Total	4,922	4,926	4,868	32,070	31,893	-0.08%	1.11%	0.55%
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT(000)
Airport Total	536,790	534,693	507,654	3,431,087	3,272,194	0.39%	5.74%	4.86%

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.