Sarasota airport smashes passenger count record at 4.5 million

The year 2025 was a record-breaking 12 months at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which closed the calendar year having served more than 4.5 million passengers.

In December, 417,468 passengers traveled through SRQ, representing a 3.05% increase over December 2024, at 405,115 travelers. Total passenger activity for the 12-month period ending December 2025 reached 4,514,781 passengers, a 6.34% increase over calendar year 2024 at 4,245,686.

“The continued growth we have experienced at SRQ over the past several years has been exceptional,” said SRQ President and CEO Paul Hoback in a news release. “Surpassing 4.5 million passengers in 2025 is an important milestone and reflects strong demand for affordable and reliable air service. 

“We remain focused on supporting our airline partners, enhancing the passenger experience, and meeting the long-term needs of our community and region.”

Passenger count at SRQ has more than doubled since the last full pre-pandemic year of 2019, when the airport served some 1.9 million passengers.