Inland Empire gateway airport also saw double-digit growth in cargo

(Ontario, California – March 26, 2026) – The number of passengers traveling through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in February increased by 6.3% and cargo shipments grew by 10.3% compared to the same month last year.

The Southern California gateway reported that more than 478,000 passengers flew into and out of ONT last month. Domestic volume grew by 2.1% – to 433,094 – while international customer counts remained strong, increasing by 55.1% – to 55,531.

Year-to-date, the number of air passengers climbed to more than 971,000, an increase of 5%. The number of domestic travelers was essentially flat at 849,708, with international travelers at 121,812, an increase of 60%.

“As we approach ten years of local ownership, ONT has evolved into a gateway that reflects the energy and growth of the Inland Empire and greater Southern California. Our focus on accessibility and ease of travel continues to resonate with passengers and airlines alike, and we’re proud to play a central role in connecting this dynamic region to the world,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).

Totals

Feb

2026

Feb

2025

YTD

2026

YTD

2025

Change

423,094

414,286

2.1%

849,708

849,205

0.1%

55,531

35,807

55.1%

121,812

76,127

60.0%

478,625

450,093

6.3%

971,520

925,332

5.0%

The air carriers with the greatest passenger shares in February were:

Air cargo grew overall by 10.1% in February with commercial freight up by 13.1% while the volume of mail decreased by 5.4%.

(tonnage)

Feb

2026

Feb

2025

YTD

2026

YTD

2025

Change

57,331

50,606

13.3%

114,646

103,029

11.3%

9,197

9,727

-5.4%

18,722

20,630

-9.2%

66,529

60,333

10.3%

133,369

123,659

7.9%

“As a top 10 air cargo hub with world-class facilities, we take pride in delivering the first-rate customer service our shipping partners demand when they need it,” Elkadi said.