QC Airport Reports Best Month Since 2019
April 24, 2025
Quad Cities International Airport (QC Airport) reported an 11% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic for March 2025 compared to March 2024, marking the airport’s highest monthly total since December 2019. A total of 61,994 passengers traveled through the airport in March, reflecting a continued upward trajectory in post-pandemic recovery and regional air travel demand.
“This milestone reflects our community’s growing confidence in air travel and the continued strength of our airline partnerships,” said Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., executive director, Quad Cities International Airport. “We’re proud to be a gateway to opportunity and connectivity for the Quad Cities.”
Driving this momentum is strong performance across all carriers, with standout growth from Allegiant, which saw a 27% increase in enplaned passengers compared to the same time last year. This increase can be attributed to new seasonal service to Sarasota, Florida, popular for leisure travelers looking to escape the Midwest winter.
Additionally, American Airlines continues to provide vital connectivity with its twice-daily service to Charlotte, North Carolina, serving as a key global hub for both business and connecting travel. Daily service from the QC Airport to Dallas is one of the airline’s highest performing regional routes and continues to see increased frequencies as demand and availability of aircraft allows.
With 165,021 total passengers served so far this calendar year, a 9% increase over the same period in 2024, Quad Cities International Airport remains committed to enhancing the travel experience through reliable service, strategic route development and a customer-first focus.