Winter Flies By!

April 24th, 2026 | Airport News

94,053 passengers used ABE in March

(Hanover Township, PA) - Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is ready to spring into a new travel season, following a solid March of passenger traffic.

Last month, 94,053 passengers used ABE - a 1.26% decrease from March 2025.

"There are an energy and excitement when the calendar flips to more favorable weather conditions for both air travelers and airport employees. People are thinking about summer vacations, and we're preparing at ABE for our busiest months ahead," said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA).

Month Passengers (Percentage decrease) Month Passengers

Mar. '26 94,053 1.26% Mar. '25 95,254

By the numbers, American Airlines increased 3%, while Allegiant and Delta remained flat. United dropped 17.5%.

Next Month!

As announced earlier this year, ABE will offer more connectivity to Chicago, when United Airlines increases service to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) by adding a fourth daily flight on May 1st.

American Airlines launches nonstop flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on June 4th. Visit flyabe.com to book!

Register Today!

Wings for All® returns on Saturday, June 20^th! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4m0lPhp.

In partnership with The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, this one-of-a-kind airport event at ABE is designed specifically for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Moving Freight

27,276,021 pounds of air cargo was processed through Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in March - a decrease of 3.8% from March 2025.

Month Cargo (lbs.) (Percentage decrease) Month Cargo (lbs.)

Mar. '26 27,276,021 3.8% Mar. '25 28,355,947