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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
	November 2018	October 2018	November 2017	YTD 2018	YTD 2017	Nov-18/ Oct-18	Nov-18/ Nov-17	YTD 2018/ YTD 2017
ENPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	394,120	413,116	362,603	4,346,453	4,115,049	-4.60%	8.69%	5.62%
Total International	4,803	7,998	5,453	106,450	80,934	-39.95%	-11.92%	31.53%
ENPLANED TOTAL	398,923	421,114	368,056	4,452,903	4,195,983	-5.27%	8.39%	6.12%
DEPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	387,929	405,390	364,257	4,327,902	4,136,648	-4.31%	6.50%	4.62%
Total International	4,973	8,984	5,094	108,297	82,640	-44.65%	-2.38%	31.05%
DEPLANED TOTAL	392,902	414,374	369,351	4,436,199	4,219,288	-5.18%	6.38%	5.14%
TOTAL PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	782,049	818,506	726,860	8,674,355	8,251,697	-4.45%	7.59%	5.12%
Total International	9,776	16,982	10,547	214,747	163,574	-42.43%	-7.31%	31.28%
AIRPORT TOTAL	791,825	835,488	737,407	8,889,102	8,415,271	-5.23%	7.38%	5.63%

Passenger Volume Month over Month

Historic Passenger Volume

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
	November 2018	October 2018	November 2017	YTD 2018	YTD 2017	Nov-18/ Oct-18	Nov-18/ Nov-17	YTD 2018/ YTD 2017
ENPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	7,122,214	7,371,065	6,540,355	74,951,936	72,598,497	-3.38%	8.90%	3.24%
U.S. Tons	3,561	3,686	3,270	37,476	36,299
Metric Tonnes	3,230	3,343	2,966	33,991	32,923
DEPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	7,841,769	8,133,681	7,148,368	81,171,154	76,284,515	-3.59%	9.70%	6.41%
U.S. Tons	3,921	4,067	3,574	40,586	38,142
Metric Tonnes	3,556	3,689	3,242	36,811	34,595
TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	14,963,983	15,504,746	13,688,723	156,123,090	148,883,012	-3.49%	9.32%	4.86%
US Tons	7,482	7,752 /td>	6,844	78,062	74,442
Metric Tonnes	6,786	7,031	6,208	70,802	67,518
AIRCRAFT LANDINGS
Airport Total	4,393	4,700	4,259	50,348	48,655	-6.53%	3.15%	3.48%
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT(000)
Airport Total	465,688	500,164	431,622	5,219,563	5,010,222	-6.89%	7.89%	4.18%

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.