Palm Springs airport sets record with 3.3 million passengers in 2025
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Palm Springs International Airport handled a record 3.3 million passengers in 2025, marking a roughly 2.4% increase over 2024, airport officials announced today.
March was the airport's busiest month, with about 500,000 passengers passing through the terminal. Officials said passenger demand remained strong even after the peak travel season.
"We're proud to see more travelers choosing to fly from Palm Springs,'' Executive Director of Aviation Harry Barrett Jr. said in a statement. "It reflects the strength of our air service and the convenience of PSP. Every trip that starts here supports local jobs, helps sustain the regional economy and creates momentum for expanding nonstop air service that benefits the entire Coachella Valley."
Airport officials attributed the growth in demand to increased travel through local and domestic routes.
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Although the airport welcomed more travelers, PSP handled about 3,800 fewer commercial flights in 2025 than in pre-pandemic years due to airlines using larger, quieter and more fuel-efficient aircraft that carry more passengers per flight.
The airport has invested in infrastructure improvements to enhance the guest experience, including new shops and restaurants, expanded passenger seating and charging areas, additional water bottle filling stations and a remodeled conference space.
Additional upgrades are underway, including an expanded zero-emission vehicle fleet and 80 new electric vehicle charging stations in the main terminal parking lot, officials said.
