Portland International Jetport Sets New Passenger Record in 2025

Airport sees steady growth, becoming first in New England to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Portland International Jetport welcomed a record 2.6 million passengers in 2025, surpassing its previous high of 2.4 million set in 2024. Airport officials attribute the growth to the strength of the Portland and Maine markets, even in a challenging environment.

Why it matters

The record-breaking passenger numbers at the Portland International Jetport demonstrate the region's resilience and economic vitality, as it becomes the first airport in New England to fully recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details

The jetport completed a $21.6 million renovation in 2025 to improve the traveler experience, adding three new jet bridges, expanding the concourse waiting area, and creating new ADA-compliant restrooms. Nine airlines provided service to 27 non-stop destinations, with American Airlines carrying nearly one-third of all passengers.

  • The jetport reported 2.4 million passengers in 2024, a previous high.
  • In 2025, the jetport welcomed a record 2.6 million passengers.
  • In July 2025, the jetport completed a $21.6 million renovation project.

The players

Paul Bradbury

Airport Director of the Portland International Jetport.

American Airlines

The airline that served more than 726,000 passengers, nearly one-third of all traffic at the jetport in 2025.

Delta Air Lines

An airline that carried more than a half-million people in and out of the jetport in 2025.

United Airlines

An airline that carried more than a half-million people in and out of the jetport in 2025 and will add Saturday service during peak summer months to San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Another record setting year is in the books. We can't emphasize enough how unusual it is for northern New England to outperform the region. It is a testament to the strength of the Portland and Maine markets that we continue to thrive in a challenging environment.”

— Paul Bradbury, Airport Director (centralmaine.com)

What’s next

United Airlines will add Saturday service during peak summer months to San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2026, which will be the first transcontinental flights from Maine to California.

The takeaway

The record-breaking passenger numbers at the Portland International Jetport demonstrate the region's resilience and economic vitality, as it becomes the first airport in New England to fully recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The jetport's continued growth and infrastructure improvements position it as a key transportation hub for northern New England.