Flint Bishop International Airport Statistics

Published Sep 9, 2026

Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) is Michigan’s third-busiest airport and the primary air travel hub for the mid-Michigan region, connecting Flint, Saginaw and nearby communities to destinations across the United States through multiple partner airlines.

How many passengers pass through Flint Bishop International Airport each year?

Flint Bishop International Airport handles roughly 565,000 to 690,000 passengers annually in recent years, with traffic recovering from pandemic-era lows and reaching a new recent high in 2025.

In 2025, Flint Bishop handled 687,489 passengers, up 20.9% from 2024 and above the 2019 level.
Passenger volume was 607,286 in 2019, before falling to 356,445 in 2020, a 41.3% decline.
Traffic rose to 482,901 in 2021 and 599,227 in 2022, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels.
In 2023, the airport handled 566,755 passengers, then increased slightly to 568,776 passengers in 2024, up 0.4%.

Bar chart of annual passenger volume at Flint Bishop International Airport, showing a 2020 pandemic trough and recovery to a recent high in 2025. — Annual passenger volume at Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT).

What is the total number of aircraft operations at Flint Bishop International Airport each year?

Flint Bishop International Airport sees approximately 50,000-55,000 takeoffs and landings annually across all flight categories.

In 2025, total aircraft operations reached 54,232, a 8.5% rise from 49,968 operations in 2024.
Pre-pandemic operations totaled 30,201 in 2019.
Despite the pandemic, operations rose to 32,959 in 2020.
Operations increased to 44,632 in 2021, followed by a high of 47,448 in 2022, then leveled off to 45,447 in 2023.

Bar chart of annual aircraft operations at Flint Bishop International Airport, rising from around 30,000 to over 54,000 by 2025. — Annual aircraft operations at Flint Bishop International Airport.

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Flint Bishop International Airport?

Ultra-low-cost and regional carriers dominate operations at FNT, with Allegiant Air holding the largest share of passenger traffic.

In 2025, Allegiant Air carried 76.5% of annual passengers
SkyWest Airlines (operating as United Express) held a 19.7% market share
Wisconsin Airlines (operating regional flights) accounted for 2.4%
Piedmont Airlines served 1.5% of total passengers

Pie chart of 2025 airline market share at Flint Bishop International Airport: Allegiant 76.5%, SkyWest 19.7%, Wisconsin 2.4%, Piedmont 1.5%. — Airline market share of passenger traffic at Flint Bishop International Airport, 2025.

What are the monthly trends in passenger traffic at Flint Bishop International Airport?

Passenger traffic at Flint Bishop follows seasonal patterns, with peak travel during spring break and the winter holidays.

March was the busiest month with 81,494 passengers, coinciding with spring break.
April followed with 62,372 passengers.
December saw 62,110 passengers during the holiday season.
July reached 59,917 passengers, likely due to strong summer travel demand.
The slowest months were September with 42,899 and November with 50,459.

Bar chart of monthly 2025 passenger traffic at Flint Bishop International Airport, peaking in March and lowest in September. — Monthly passenger traffic at Flint Bishop International Airport, 2025.

How many routes are there at Flint Bishop International Airport?

As of 2025, Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) offered non-stop service to 11 different domestic routes across the United States.

Newer routes include Phoenix/Mesa (Allegiant) and expanded service to Florida
The network includes major airline hubs and popular leisure destinations for both business and vacation travelers

Which destinations are the most popular from Flint Bishop International Airport?

Chicago, IL (ORD) had 80,720 passengers in 2025, making it the busiest route due to multiple daily flights and strong business demand.
Orlando/Sanford, FL (SFB) saw 53,820 passengers, offering key access to Central Florida attractions.
Punta Gorda, FL (PGD) served 53,560 passengers, maintaining its position as a popular leisure destination.
St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL (PIE) handled 46,130 passengers, rounding out the top four domestic routes from FNT.

Horizontal bar chart of top 2025 destinations from Flint Bishop International Airport, led by Chicago, then Orlando/Sanford and Punta Gorda. — Top destinations from Flint Bishop International Airport by passengers, 2025.

How much cargo does Flint Bishop International Airport handle annually?

Flint Bishop International Airport handles around 25-30 million pounds of cargo annually, serving as an important regional freight airport in mid-Michigan.

Flint Bishop handled 27.14 million pounds of cargo in 2025, showing a rebound from 2024 but remaining below 2019 and 2021 levels.
Cargo volume was 29.92 million pounds in 2019, before falling to 27.57 million pounds in 2020.
Freight recovered to 29.70 million pounds in 2021, then decreased to 27.66 million pounds in 2022.
Cargo volume rose slightly to 28.50 million pounds in 2023, before dropping to 25.18 million pounds in 2024.

Bar chart of annual cargo handled at Flint Bishop International Airport, staying in a roughly 25 to 30 million pound band. — Annual cargo handled at Flint Bishop International Airport.

How many cancellations occur at Flint Bishop International Airport annually?

Flight cancellations at FNT are generally low, staying under 2% in most years.

In both 2024 and 2025, 1.27% of domestic flights were cancelled.
The highest cancellation rate was 5.17% in 2020, due to pandemic disruptions.
The rate fell to 1.70% in 2021.
It increased slightly to 2.95% in 2022, reflecting industry-wide staffing shortages.
In 2023, only 0.77% of flights were cancelled, the lowest rate in recent years.

Bar chart of the annual flight cancellation rate at Flint Bishop International Airport, peaking in 2020 and staying low afterward. — Annual flight cancellation rate at Flint Bishop International Airport.

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What are the main causes of flight disruptions at Flint Bishop International Airport?

Winter weather conditions like snow and ice from December to March, which require de-icing.
Thunderstorms in summer, often affecting both FNT and connecting hubs.
Airline issues such as crew shortages or mechanical delays, especially with regional carriers.
Air traffic delays at major hubs, particularly Chicago O'Hare.
Occasional aircraft mechanical issues, though less frequent than weather-related delays.

What are the notable incidents at Flint Bishop International Airport?

November 16, 2011: An Avantair Piaggio P180 diverted to Flint Bishop after a left-engine power issue. It departed the runway on landing and flipped over, causing minor injuries to the two pilots and two passengers. No fire was reported.¹
January 6, 2019: A Cessna T210 landed with its main landing gear partially retracted after a hydraulic failure. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured, but the aircraft was substantially damaged.²

References

NTSB aviation accident report — Avantair Piaggio P180 diversion, Flint Bishop (Nov 2011) · data.ntsb.gov ↑
NTSB aviation accident report — Cessna T210 gear-up landing, Flint Bishop (Jan 2019) · data.ntsb.gov ↑
MDOT Michigan Airport Statistics — Flint Bishop International Airport passenger and cargo data · mdotjboss.state.mi.us
FAA OPSNET — George Bush Intercontinental Airport Operations Data · aspm.faa.gov
BTS TranStats — IAH Route Information · transtats.bts.gov
NTSB CAROL — incidents at Flint Bishop International Airport · data.ntsb.gov