ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Pete-Clearwater Worldwide Airport set journey information in June with 300,000 passengers flying out and in of the airport that month — the primary time in its historical past it surpassed this quantity, a report by PIE said.
Yr thus far the variety of vacationers is up 10 % over the earlier 12 months, the airport’s report stated.
The airport affords nonstop service to greater than 60 cities and serves as a hub for Allegiant Air.
Passengers ought to hold this elevated quantity in thoughts whereas touring by way of PIE this summer time, airport officers stated within the report.
“July is our busiest month and parking will likely be restricted. So please plan prematurely and verify your choices … and please take into account getting a trip to PIE.”
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The airport can be on tempo to serve 2.74 million passengers this 12 months — properly above the earlier report of two.49 million, which was set in 2023, St. Pete Catalyst reported.
The variety of vacationers by way of the airport elevated by 197 % between 2014 and 2024, studies stated.
PIE is planning a parking venture to handle the expansion, together with a 1,300-space storage and a 500-space floor lot.