Airport ramps get crowded over holiday weekends. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
Commercial air travel is forecast to be exceptionally busy for the holiday weekend, with some projections exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
General aviation (GA) airports also anticipate increased activity, with expectations ranging from "pretty busy" to "chaotic" at various locations across the country.
Despite the heightened GA traffic, airports serving personal aviation are generally expected to offer a more manageable experience compared to congested commercial hubs or highways.
It’s going to be a busy, crowded weekend, especially for those traveling by air, according to forecasts.
The FAA said it expects nearly 313,000 flights during the seven days it counts as the holiday period. This would surpass last year’s total for the same period but fall several thousand flights short of pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
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Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
