Description of the Indicator
This indicator measures several factors regarding air and freight travel at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. It uses data from the Airport and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Not all carriers have reported their data.
Why is it important?
Airports provide local residents easy travel access for work and pleasure, affecting various business operations and the region’s quality of life. Insights from these data can help optimize infrastructure capacity and enhance travel experience and safety.
How is the region performing?
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport experienced a 9.8 percent increase in the number of passengers from 2024 to 2025, which is 12.7 percent lower than record highs from 2019. From 2024 to 2025, the percentages of on-time departures and arrivals increased by seven percent and 13.0 percent, respectively. Freight transport increased by 57.9 percent during the same period.