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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
	February 2019	January 2019	February 2018	YTD 2019	YTD 2018	Feb-19/ Jan-19	Feb-19/ Feb-18	YTD 2019/ YTD 2018
ENPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	324,735	328,221	314,925	652,956	652,956	-1.06%	3.12%	2.43%
Total International	6,883	6,890	7,084	13,773	13,607	-0.10%	-2.84%	1.22%
ENPLANED TOTAL	331,618	335,111	322,009	666,729	651,100	-1.04%	2.98%	2.40%
DEPLANED PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	319,114	327,693	310,289	4646,807	628,591	-2.62%	2.84%	2.90%
Total International	6,797	6,802	6,918	13,599	13,791	-0.07%	-1.75%	-1.39%
DEPLANED TOTAL	325,911	334,495	317,207	660,406	642,382	-2.57%	2.74%	2.81%
TOTAL PASSENGERS
Total Domestic	643,849	655,914	625,214	1,299,763	1,266,084	-1.84%	2.98%	2.66%
Total International	13,680	13,692	14,002	27,372	27,398	-0.09%	-2.30%	-0.09%
AIRPORT TOTAL	657,529	669,606	639,216	1,327,135	1,293,482	-1.80%	2.86%	2.60%

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
	February 2019	January 2019	February 2018	YTD 2019	YTD 2018	Feb-19/ Jan-19	Feb-19/ Feb-18	YTD 2019/ YTD 2018
ENPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	6,647,566	6,955,036	6,480,586	13,602,602	13,190,105	-4.42%	2.58%	3.13%
U.S. Tons	3,324	3,478	3,240	6,801	6,595
Metric Tonnes	3,015	3,154	2,939	6,169	5,982
DEPLANED TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	6,933,605	7,545,756	6,488,878	14,479,361	13,267,779	-8.11%	6.85%	9.13%
U.S. Tons	3,467	3,773	3,244	7,240	6,634
Metric Tonnes	3,144	3,422	2,943	6,566	6,017
TOTAL CARGO
Pounds	13,581,171	14,500,792	12,969,464	28,081,963	26,457,884	-6.34%	4.72%	6.14%
US Tons	6,791	7,250	6,485	14,041	13,229
Metric Tonnes	6,159	6,576	5,882	12,735	11,999
AIRCRAFT LANDINGS
Airport Total	3,929	4,237	4,006	8,166	8,255	-7.27%	-1.92%	-1.08%
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT(000)
Airport Total	410,189	440,218	404,082	850,407	837,979	-6.82%	1.51%	1.48%

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.