What a difference a year makes. In April, 45,618 passengers flew out of ICT, an increase of 1120% over April 2020, when only 3,738 passengers boarded planes. Year-to-date enplanements are down 16%. There was an average of 25-weekday departures in April compared to only 10 last April as airlines canceled flights due to the pandemic. Compared to April 2019, which was a record year, enplanements are down 33% but we’re making progress. We began the year with a 57% decline in enplanements compared to January 2019 and have been improving each month.
General aviation activity also rebounded, with a 139% increase over April 2020; for the year, general aviation is up 27%. Air cargo continues to grow, with outgoing cargo up 37% and incoming cargo up 25%.
Concession revenue increased with passengers, with food and gift increasing nearly 1600%; rental cars up 440%, and parking revenue up 1142%. April reports are found under Airport Business.