Airport Comebacks: Eugene and Redmond Soar, Northwest Arkansas National Airport Sets Expansion Plans in Motion
Regional airports in Oregon, including Redmond and Eugene, have experienced a strong recovery from the pandemic, with passenger volumes returning to 2019 levels in just 15 months. Redmond Municipal Airport has seen a 17% increase in passenger volumes compared to 2019, while Eugene Airport has seen a significant 44% increase. The addition of new carriers and popular routes has contributed to this growth. However, the airline industry continues to face challenges with shortages of planes and pilots, impacting smaller metro airports like Portland. Despite this, the regional airports in Oregon anticipate continued growth as population growth and tourism drive increased demand for air travel.