Transportation Special Report: Passenger Counts are Climbing

By: Dave Solomon

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,276

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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New Hampshire’s two commercial airports in Manchester and Portsmouth grew cargo and passenger traffic significantly in the past year, setting the stage for a revival of commercial aviation in the state after years of challenging headwinds.

More than 1.38 million passengers flew in and out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in 2025, an almost 9% increase in passenger activity over 2024 and the best year since pre-pandemic 2019. The airport averaged 115,000 to 116,000 passengers per …

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