Summary
Fuel sales and passenger numbers are down significantly compared to last year, though the airport director says the trend is turning around and United's new Chicago flights have started. These numbers matter because airport revenue helps fund operations without more local taxpayer support.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lower fuel and passenger volumes mean less revenue flowing into the airport's budget.
Travelers gain from the new United Chicago service as traffic recovers.
Continued traffic declines could pressure airport finances if recovery stalls.
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