New York City Service From Chattanooga Airport Is Proving Popular

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • Hannah Campbell

The Chattanooga Airport is on track to exceed its 2019 all-time enplanement record. Airport President and CEO April Cameron projected a 555,000 total by the end of the year.

Numbers rolling in from new Delta Air Lines and United Airlines service this fall will make end-of-year growth more dramatic, Ms. Cameron told the board.

New York City is “the most sought-after destination” in the community for business and leisure travelers, Ms. Cameron said.

“We’re keeping an eye on this service because we really want it to be successful,” she said.

Delta’s LaGuardia service, which began Oct. 8, reports an 89 percent load factor while the average across all service is 87 percent. Ms. Cameron said most airports are happy with 80 percent load factors, but Chattanooga’s goal is 90 percent.

Air service development – service to new destinations – remains the airport’s primary goal, she said. Airport representatives are actively attending “speed dating” networking events to pitch Chattanooga and woo airlines.

Audit

Accounting firm JHM reported that the airport is in a “very good” financial position overall. The airport’s liabilities are down $2 million this year due to payments on bonds and notes, while equity has increased $16 million. The airport’s net income this year was $16 million, lower than last year’s $22 million which reflected a surge in grants for capital projects including the terminal expansion.

Insurance

Insurance premiums have increased 5.34 percent to $600,774 this year. While rates decreased eight percent, the airport’s exposure (enplanements and assets) increased significantly enough to overcome the decrease.

Business
New And Used Vehicle Sales Drop In June
  • 7/1/2025

New vehicle sales in Hamilton County dropped in June to 1,364, and used vehicle sales dropped to 4,308, according to figures from the County Clerk's office. That compares to 1,045 new vehicles ... more

New Hamilton County Business Licenses
  • 6/30/2025

Here are the new business licenses from the County Clerk's office: ABLE SERVICES EDWARD W MEDLIN 1218 WOODSAGE DR SODDY DAISY TN 37379 ANDREW'S PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING ANDREW PRESS ... more

PODCAST: Mike Costa Interviews George Mullinax
  • 6/30/2025

George Mullinax was raised to take risks and trust that he could rise to the challenge. He is the owner of CMC Media & Marketing Group, the company behind CityScope, HealthScope, and several ... more