Fresno Yosemite International Airport Statistics

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the primary air gateway for California’s Central Valley, connecting Fresno and nearby communities to destinations across the United States and Mexico through multiple partner airlines.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport handles nearly 3 million passengers annually. It has experienced consistent growth since the pandemic recovery, setting new records in recent years.

• The airport served 2.75 million passengers in 2025, a 3% increase over 2.67 million in 2024, marking the highest annual passenger total in its history.
• In 2019, the airport reached 1.96 million passengers before the pandemic.
• Passenger traffic dropped to 990,627 in 2020 (a 49.5% decline), then rebounded to 1.95 million in 2021.
• Recovery continued with 2.18 million in 2022 and 2.45 million in 2023.

Regional and major U.S. carriers dominate operations at FAT, with SkyWest Airlines (which operates regional flights for major carriers) accounting for the largest share.

• In 2025, SkyWest Airlines led with 36.7% of total enplaned passengers, flying on behalf of United, Delta, Alaska and American.
• American Airlines followed with 25.2%, then Southwest Airlines with 17.4%.
• Allegiant Air made up 6.4%, and United Airlines accounted for 5.3%.

As of 2025, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) offered non-stop service to 16 destinations in the U.S. and Mexico, encompassing 13 domestic routes and 3 international routes.

• In 2025, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) added three notable new and returning nonstop routes to expand its domestic connectivity. These are: San Diego (SAN), Portland (PDX) and Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is a major cargo hub for California’s Central Valley, handling over 140 million pounds of freight annually.

• The airport processed 201.45 million pounds of cargo in 2025, a 42.5% increase from 141.32 million pounds in 2024.
• Cargo volume jumped from 108.47 million pounds in 2019 to 146.44 million pounds in 2020 during the pandemic.
• The peak year was 2021 with 178.96 million pounds, driven by e-commerce demand.
• The airport handled 170.34 million pounds in 2022, then 157.28 million pounds in 2023.

• September 13, 2015: An Erickson Aero firefighting tanker experienced a left-engine failure shortly after departing Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The aircraft returned safely to FAT, but engine debris fell into a Fresno neighborhood and damaged a vehicle window. No injuries were reported¹.
• December 18, 2019: A 17-year-old breached FAT’s perimeter fence, entered a King Air 200, and started one engine. The aircraft moved and pivoted before striking a building and fence on airport property. It never became airborne, and no injuries were reported².
• December 27, 2022: During Southwest Airlines’ nationwide holiday operational disruption, local media reported that about 75% of the carrier’s flights in and out of Fresno were canceled that Tuesday morning. The disruption affected many local travelers and was part of Southwest’s broader 2022 holiday meltdown³.