Shreveport air travel hits milestone in 2025

(The Center Square) – Commercial air travel at Shreveport Regional Airport is picking up, a sign that business activity tied to the airport may be improving along with the chances of adding more options for travelers.

According to data the airport released this month, passenger travel increased by 30% over the past decade, reaching a 45-year high in 2025. The number of passengers climbed to 800,135 last year, compared to 616,292 in 2015.

Regional airports that draw travelers within a 1 1/2-hour drive, as Shreveport does, typically fly fewer than 100,000 passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Shreveport attracts travelers from north Louisiana, east Texas and southwest Arkansas.

“The more people who choose Shreveport allows us to provide more service and larger planes,” said Mark Crawford, the airport’s business and development manager.

Carriers that serve the airport are opting for 76-seat regional jets over 50-seaters. About 21 flights land and depart daily.

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