Moncton airport saw 'remarkable growth' last year
More than 600,000 passengers passed through the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport in 2023
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The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport continues to rebound from the pandemic as more travellers return to the air.
Following its annual general meeting on Tuesday, the airport authority said in a news release stating more than 600,000 passengers passed through the airport in 2023.
It was a 28 per cent increase compared to 2022 and more than 177,040 in 2021 and more than triple the number of passengers seen in 2021.
The airport introduced several new routes last year, including WestJet’s direct non-stop flights to Calgary and Edmonton that began in the summer and was extended to a year-round non-stop service to Calgary twice a week due to the success.
Last year also marked the airport’s most successful cargo year with a total of 1,477 cargo flights in 2023.
“We witnessed remarkable growth and recovery, and I am proud to see the progress and resilience of YQM,” said the chair of the board of directors, Luc Elsliger.
“Our collective efforts will continue to position YQM as the airport of choice in Atlantic Canada in both air freight and passenger travel throughout our region in 2024.”
According to the release, the strong recovery allowed the airport to make investments to continue its environmental stewardship. The airport achieved Level 1 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program with Airports Council International and received the Rookie of the Year Award from Green Economy New Brunswick
The airport also completed the expansion of the Apron VIII to accommodate more aircraft and the extension of the de-icing pad which enables the airport to accommodate more flights for people and goods The main terminal parking lot was also expanded with 300
additional spaces.
This work was completed with financial assistance from Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund.
YQM’s president and CEO Courtney Burns said it’s been exciting to watch the airport’s increased flow of passengers, and she plans to keep that momentum going.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to work towards creating an exceptional experience for our people, passengers, and partners while enhancing economic growth in the region in the next year,” she said.
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