Jamestown Regional Airport Sets October and Year-to-Date Passenger Boarding Records
Lillian Becker has been a health reporter for over six years and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Public Health. She has worked for various local publications and has contributed to health segments for Prairie Public Radio.
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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Jamestown Regional Airport continues its record-setting year, establishing new passenger boarding records for both the month of October and year-to-date through October 31, 2026. The airport recorded 1,402 passenger boardings in October 2026, surpassing the previous October record of 1,215 set in 2021. This represents an increase of 187 passengers, or approximately 15.4%. October s strong performance also pushed the airport s year-to-date passenger boardings to a record 11,094 through October 31, 2026. This surpasses the previous year-to-date record of 10,890 set in 2017, an increase of 204 passengers. With two months remaining in the year, Jamestown Regional Airport is on track to establish a new annual passenger boarding record, with projections indicating the airport could exceed 13,000 passenger boardings in 2026. “These numbers reflect the growing demand for air service in our region and the importance of maintaining reliable, convenient air tran