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 10 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Jan 25 / Dec 24 | Jan 25 / Jan 24 | YTD 2025 / YTD 2024 | |
| ENPLANED PASSENGERS | ||||||||
| Total Domestic | 330,173 | 405,631 | 329,523 | 330,173 | 329,523 | -18.60% | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Total International | 5,711 | 10,193 | 7,906 | 5,711 | 7,906 | -43.97% | -27.76% | -27.76% |
| ENPLANED TOTAL | 335,884 | 415,824 | 337,429 | 335,884 | 337,429 | -19.22% | -0.46% | -0.46% |
| DEPLANED PASSENGERS | ||||||||
| Total Domestic | 336,982 | 381,585 | 325,833 | 336,982 | 325,833 | -11.69% | 3.42% | 3.42% |
| Total International | 7,092 | 8,695 | 7,371 | 7,092 | 7,371 | -18.44% | -3.79% | -3.79% |
| DEPLANED TOTAL | 344,074 | 390,280 | 333,204 | 344,074 | 333,204 | -11.84% | 3.26% | 3.26% |
| TOTAL PASSENGERS | ||||||||
| Total Domestic | 667,155 |
787,21 |
655,356 | 667,155 | 655,356 | -15.25% | 1.80% | 1.80% |
| Total International | 12,803 | 18,888 | 15,277 | 12,803 | 15,277 |
-32.22% |
-16.19% | -16.19% |
| AIRPORT TOTAL | 679,958 | 806,104 | 670,633 | 679,958 | 670,633 | -15.65% | 1.39% | 1.39% |
| ENPLANED TOTAL CARGO | ||||||||
| Pounds | 6,596,020 | 7,199,906 | 5,924,084 | 6,596,020 | 5,924,084 | -8.39% | 11.34% | 11.34% |
| U.S. Tons | 3,298 | 3,600 | 2,962 | 3,298 | 2,962 | |||
| Metric Tonnes | 2,991 | 3,265 | 2,687 | 2,991 | 2,687 | |||
| DEPLANED TOTAL CARGO | ||||||||
| Pounds | 6,835,160 | 8,774,455 | 6,118,970 | 6,835,160 | 6,118,970 | -22.10% | 11.70% | 11.70% |
| U.S. Tons | 3,418 | 4,387 | 3,059 | 3,418 | 3,059 | |||
| Metric Tonnes | 3,100 | 3,979 | 2,775 | 3,100 | 2,775 | |||
| TOTAL CARGO | ||||||||
| Pounds | 13,431,180 | 15,974,361 | 12,043,054 | 13,431,180 | 12,043,054 | -15.92% | 11.53% | 11.53% |
| US Tons | 6,716 | 7,987 | 6,022 | 6,716 | 6,022 | |||
| Metric Tonnes | 6,091 | 7,244 | 5,462 | 6,091 | 5,462 | |||
| AIRCRAFT LANDINGS | ||||||||
| Airport Total | 3,601 | 3,726 | 3,392 | 3,601 | 3,392 | -3.35% | 6.16% | 6.16% |
| AIRCRAFT WEIGHT(000) | ||||||||
| Airport Total | 460,107 | 482,816 | 436,427 | 460,107 | 436,427 | -4.70% | 5.43% | 5.43% |
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Historic Passenger Volume
- 2024: 10,173,861
- 2023 9,868,868
- 2022 8,693,866
- 2021 7,282,475
- 2020 4,122,517
- 2019 10,040,817
- 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
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.