Passenger volumes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hit a record with more than 49 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2018.
Total passenger volumes in 2018 saw a 6 percent increase compared to the previous year.
A similar year-over-year comparison showed a 2.6 percent increase between 2016-2017.
Since 2014, passenger volumes through the airport have grown by more than 12 million, a 33 percent increase.
How do we compare nationally?
A comparison of airports across the U.S. highlights the sharp increase in passenger travel at Sea-Tac Airport.
Passenger boardings at Sea-Tac grew 47 percent between 2010 and 2017, more than any other large airport in the country.
Sea-Tac Airport ranks among the top 10 busiest airports in the U.S. for passenger boardings.
PSRC is conducting a Regional Aviation Baseline Study to understand aviation activities and needs in the region and provide a technical foundation for future decisions by regional and state leaders.
For more information on Sea-Tac Airport growth, including air cargo data, check out our latest Puget Sound Trend.