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Under CAA’s management since 2013, Bradley International Airport has experienced a continuous upward trend in passenger traffic, achieving five years of year-over-year passenger growth.

The impressive passenger ridership figures break down as follows:

• 2013 – 5,420,853 passengers (+ 1.4 %)
• 2014 – 5,875,801 passengers (+ 8.4 %)
• 2015 – 5,933,808 passengers (+ 1.0 %)
• 2016 – 6,060,943 passengers (+ 2.1 %)
• 2017 – 6,436,407 passengers (+ 6.2 %)

In total, since the CAA formally took over control from the CT Department of Transportation, Bradley International Airport served more than 25 million passengers.

“As we continue to aggressively pursue the expansion of Bradley International Airport’s route network, we’re pleased to see the positive trend in our passenger ridership,” CAA Board Chairman Charles R. Gray said. “The CAA will continue to prioritize efforts that will strengthen Bradley’s high standing in the industry and role as an economic driver for the region.”

“We take immense pride in the growth that Bradley International Airport is experiencing and the confidence that our passengers continue to place in us,” said CAA Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E. “Whether we are working to expand the menu of nonstop flights or to enhance the travel experience in our terminal, we’re always doing it with our passengers in mind. We look forward to building on this excitement and driving continued growth and transformation in 2018.”

Today, Bradley International Airport’s annual passenger traffic makes it the second-largest airport in New England.