Key West International Airport

✈ Air travel to the Florida Keys has soared this summer with the 1-million-passenger mark in clear view at EYW. ��We continue to aim high and strive for excellence,” said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports, regarding a 10.7 percent bump year to date as of June. “The first half of the year has been a huge success as we continue to break previous records." 819,702 passengers used the airport from January to June, shattering previous YTD records. June alone saw a 7.8 percent increase year over year at 105,523 passengers for the month. !Seasonal Service Alert! Some of EYW’s six major airlines have made seasonal service adjustments. Changes vary among airlines and at the time of this press release, they are as follows: Jet Blue will resume its daily nonstop service to Boston (BOS) on October 17 aboard the Airbus A220. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will return with nonstop service to New York’s LaGuardia (LGA) in December. United Airlines will resume nonstop daily service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in late October on mainline 737-700 aircraft. United will also resume nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in late December.

The passenger count at Key West International Airport is inching toward 1 million passengers so far this year. As of May, 714,179 passengers have used the airport, which is an 11 percent increase in total passengers year to date. In the month of May, 122,483 passengers used the airport, a 12 percent increase over the same month last year. Ready the full story at https://lnkd.in/dj__mvNB #aviation #keywest #floridakeys #travel #vacation #florida

Key West International Airport officials marked a major milestone in the ongoing Concourse A project Wednesday, June 5, hosting a topping off ceremony alongside project managers, consultants, and Monroe County Commissioners in what will be Concourse A come 2025. Following steel and roof completion (the cause for Wednesday's event), will be installation of the terminal’s glass curtainwall, anticipated to be complete by September of this year. The 48,802-square-foot concrete structure boasts eight glass jet bridges, new concessions, expanded TSA lines, state-of-the-art baggage carousels, airline offices and more. In addition, the new concourse will remain above storm surge and flood elevation and is designed to withstand 200 mph winds. “Years of planning have culminated in this moment, and this milestone wouldn't be possible without the dedication of countless individuals,” said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports, thanking design teams from McFarland Johnson and Mead & Hunt along with local contractors, construction workers, and consultants. “We are building on a legacy.” “This is an economic generator keeping our economy going,” said Monroe County Mayor Holly Raschein. “It is a big deal for the City of Key West, for Monroe County, and for all of those here today. This is a masterpiece and it is all coming together.” Robert Spottswood Sr., Executive Chairman of Spottswood Companies Inc., spoke of the work performed by NV2A Gulf Keystar, a joint venture, and touted the 280 jobs created by the project. “There were many challenges, but congratulations to everyone involved in this project,” he said. “I’d like to thank the airport’s design and consulting teams as well.” Overall project completion is set for Spring 2026.

🛫 A record 161,560 passengers used Key West International Airport in the month of March, bringing the total close to half a million passengers so far this year at 454,692. The passenger count is a record high for the month of March at EYW and brings the total increase in passenger numbers for the first quarter to 15 percent! Read the full story at eyw.com/concourse-a

Record February Bump Consistent With Q1 Expectations   Passenger numbers at Key West International Airport for the month of February are 19.8 percent higher than the same month last year, and 17.8 percent higher than the year-to-date numbers of 2023. The passenger count is a record high for the month of February at EYW.    Numbers show 24,140 more passengers used the airport over the same month in 2023, bringing the total for the month to 145,957 combined enplanements/deplanements.   The numbers are consistent with airport Executive Director Richard Strickland’s recent report to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners regarding airline seat capacity increasing 20.8 percent in the first quarter of the year.   For the month, United Airlines accounted for the majority of seat growth as it operates mainline 737-700 aircraft in Key West for the first time to Newark, Washington, Chicago and Houston. EYW has direct service to 21 popular destinations among its six airlines. For a complete list, visit https://eyw.com/airlines. Photo Passengers head for the security checkpoint at Key West International Airport, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. 

Key West International Airport is a proud sponsor and supporter of Special Olympics Florida and was on site Thursday, March 14, to cheer on athletes competing in the 2024 Unified Championship Schools soccer games at Big Pine Key Community Park. A $3,000 sponsorship check was presented to organizers and volunteers. The sponsorship is part of the airport’s community marketing program fostering goodwill throughout the Florida Keys with airport revenue funds. At Special Olympics Florida, the funds will be used where there is a need for athletic programs or lack of funding. #specialolympics #floridakeys #specialolympicsflorida #eyw #community #communityimpact

Signature Aviation unveiled its newly built facility at Key West International Airport March 12 with a private ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 4,500-square-foot facility provides more than three times the space of Signature’s previous facility at EYW, delivering extra accommodations for expanded demand. An elevated main terminal alongside a second-story patio provides guests an opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of Key West. A pilot’s lounge and extra spaces for business or entertaining accompany a café and rooms for pilots' rest and relaxation. Signature officials tout the new facility as delivering a mix of modern design and enriched amenities in one of Florida’s most popular travel destinations. The goal was to create an environment that embodies Signature’s innovative approach to creating precise, safe, and exceptional experiences. “The timeless appeal of Key West starts the moment that a passenger steps off the plane, and Signature is delighted to be a part of that experience,” expressed Tony Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer of Signature Aviation. “The new design, amenities, and expanded space create the perfect environment for our team members to deliver a warm and inviting experience for every guest that captures the spirit of this vibrant community." Signature’s peak times of the year in Key West include the Race World Offshore World Championship boat races in October and the New Year’s holiday. At these times, about 125 private planes park overnight, accompanied by traffic from arrivals, drop offs and pickups by other aircraft. “We appreciate the talent and reach Signature brings to our partnership as we continue to develop this airport and make it better for the flying public,” said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports. In addition to its customers, Signature pumps about a million gallons of fuel per month to the airlines at EYW. It has also added two new 18,000-gallon fuel tanks for extra storage and fueling in the event of a hurricane. Signature Aviation locations are home to essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and a variety of other amenities. Signature has called Key West home since 2016 when it acquired Landmark Aviation. Signature is the world's largest network of Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) and serves 27 countries at more than 200 locations across five continents. It is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. #aviation #aviationnews #signatureaviation #keywestinternationalairport #eyw #keywest #floridakeys

Aviation doing what it does best. Key West toddler headed to California for multiple heart surgeries gets an official water cannon salute by the EYW ARFF team. ❤️ 🛫

Key West International Airport kicked off 2024 with a nearly 16 percent increase in passenger numbers over January 2023, further outpacing every January passenger count on record at the airport. Numbers show 20,217 more passengers used the airport over the same month in 2023, bringing the total for the month to 147,175 combined enplanements/deplanements. While American is operating a second daily mainline A319 aircraft to Dallas/Fort Worth and a second daily flight to Washington’s Reagan airport on the 76-seat Embraer 175, it has also added a fifth daily flight to Charlotte on the 76-seat EMB-175. United is operating mainline 737-700 aircraft in Key West for the first time to Newark, Washington, Chicago and Houston. Delta will operate new New York LaGuardia service on the 76-seat EMB-175. JetBlue has begun operating the larger mainline A220 to Boston. Silver is also operating additional Orlando and Tampa flights.

More than 1 million passengers have used the Key West International Airport so far this year. October saw 89,989 passengers, pushing the total number for the year past 1 million to 1,073,842 passengers. In this photo, passengers step off an Embraer 175 operated by American Airlines. In November, American added a second daily flight from Key West to Washington’s Reagan National Airport on the 76-seat Embraer 175. We thank all travelers who use our airport and hope to see you this holiday season.