The air traffic figures for April 2024 reveal a clear increase across Fraport Group airports. You might be curious about the latest trends and key figures in the aviation sector. Let’s explore these impressive performances together.
Increase in Passenger Numbers at Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport welcomed about 5.1 million passengers in April 2024, marking a 5.6% increase year-on-year. However, these numbers are still 15.6% below the pre-crisis levels of April 2019. This partial recovery demonstrates a steady but certain rebound in international air traffic at Frankfurt.
Growth in Air Freight
Air freight also saw significant growth. Cargo volumes at Frankfurt, including airmail, increased by 10.7%, reaching 171,501 metric tons. This growth underscores Frankfurt’s continued importance as an international logistics hub.
Rise in Aircraft Movements
The number of aircraft movements, including takeoffs and landings, rose by 5.8% year-on-year, totaling 37,556 movements in April 2024. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) also increased by 5.3% to around 2.3 million metric tons. These figures illustrate a robust recovery in aviation activity.
Fraport Traffic Figures – April 2024 : Performance of Fraport’s International Airports
Fraport’s international airports also saw notable growth. Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia experienced a 17.1% increase in traffic, reaching 111,414 passengers. In Lima, Peru, the airport welcomed approximately 1.9 million passengers, a significant 19.4% increase.
Regional Contrasts
Despite the overall upward trend, some airports experienced declines. The Brazilian airports of Fortaleza and Porto Alegre saw a combined traffic decrease of 3.6%, with 936,854 passengers. Similarly, Bulgaria’s Burgas and Varna airports recorded a significant 34.7% drop, serving 98,666 passengers.
Growth in Antalya and Greece
Antalya on the Turkish Riviera continued to see rising numbers, with a 13% increase in passenger traffic, totaling about 2.4 million travelers. In Greece, Fraport’s 14 regional airports saw a slight increase of 0.9%, with a total of 1.6 million passengers.
Fraport Traffic Figures – April 2024: Strong Growth in Air Traffic
In April 2024, airports managed by the Fraport Group recorded an overall growth of 7%, reaching approximately 12.2 million passengers. These figures, like in March 2024, reflect a steady and strong recovery in global air traffic, with significant regional variations worth noting. You can expect ongoing developments and trends to watch closely in the coming months.
