Abbotsford Int’l Airport on track for record-breaking number of passengers in 2023

ABBOTSFORD — It turns out that airline passengers from the Fraser Valley really do prefer the convenient access, shorter commute and cheaper parking rates offered by the Abbotsford International Airport versus YVR.

The City of Abbotsford announced Thursday morning (Oct. 5) that Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is on track to have its most successful year in history, and is poised to welcome 1.2 million passengers by the end of 2023. The city says YXX is not only one of the first airports to fully rebound from the pandemic but it has also surpassed its pre-pandemic figures.

“After a couple extremely challenging years for the air-travel industry, we are thrilled Abbotsford International Airport is having a record-breaking year,” said Ross Siemens, mayor of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Airport Authority chair. “Since opening in 1997, our airport has been a key asset for Abbotsford as the cultural and economic Hub of the Fraser Valley. Its strategic location in one of the largest aerospace regions (including Washington State) in the world, and its world-class infrastructure make it an ideal hub for aviation activities and air travel. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and resilience of our entire team, the unwavering support of our aerospace community, and the trust our passengers have placed in us.”

Since 2015, Abbotsford International Airport has experienced a steady growth in passenger volumes, surpassing its 2019 record of 1,008,176 passengers in September 2023, and processing up to 7,400 passengers per day during peak travel days this summer.