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CID airport records 1.5 million passengers in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids hit a 2024 record with 1.5 million total passengers up from 2023’s 1.4 million and 2019’s 1.3 million, as airline service expands. Airport Director Marty Lewis cited growing traveler numbers driving more flights, bigger aircraft, and new destinations. American Airlines added daily Washington DC flights and seasonal Miami service in 2023, Allegiant Air added Fort Lauderdale service, and the airport now serves 15 nonstop destinations and 400 plus destinations with one layover. January to March 2024 capacity rose 10 percent, 5 percent, and 8 percent respectively.
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