Gainesville Regional Airport Statistics

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is the primary air gateway for North Central Florida and the University of Florida community, linking Gainesville to major hubs throughout the United States via regional airline partners.

Gainesville Regional Airport welcomes over 500,000 passengers annually. The airport set a new record in 2024, marking a full recovery and growth beyond pre-pandemic levels.

• The airport served 578,175 passengers in 2024, a 3.6% increase from 2019, representing the first time the airport exceeded its previous record set before the pandemic.
• In 2019, the airport handled 558,246 passengers before pandemic disruptions.
• Passenger traffic dropped sharply to 239,000 in 2020 (a 57% decline) and climbed to 384,790 in 2021.
• Recovery gained momentum in 2022 with 535,694 passengers before dipping slightly to 531,246 in 2023.

Regional carriers operating on behalf of major airlines dominate GNV operations, with Delta Connection holding the largest market share.

• In 2025, Delta Air Lines led with 51.6% of total passenger volume, serving the Atlanta route.
• American Eagle carriers combined held 43.9%, with Piedmont Airlines at 19.9%, Envoy Air at 17.1% and PSA Airlines at 6.9%.
• Endeavor Air contributed 4.3% as part of Delta service.

• Atlanta, GA (ATL) carried 159,040 passengers in 2025, making it the busiest route.
• Charlotte, NC (CLT) handled 67,830 passengers, maintaining its position as the second-busiest route.
• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) saw 35,440 passengers, providing connections to the West and Midwest.
• Miami, FL (MIA) accommodated 19,240 passengers, offering international connection options through South Florida.

Flight cancellations at GNV are generally rare, typically below 2.5 % in recent years.

• 1.77% of flights were canceled in 2025, a notable improvement from 2.08% in 2024.
• The highest rate was recorded in 2020 at 5.47% during the pandemic when airlines sharply reduced service.
• In 2021, the cancellation rate fell to 1.13%, representing improved operations.
• The rate rose slightly to 1.91% in 2022, reflecting industry-wide staffing challenges.
• In 2023, only 0.78% of flights were canceled, the lowest rate in the period and following the national trend of improved reliability.

Gainesville Regional Airport generates over $8 million in annual operating revenue and is operated as an enterprise fund self funded through its revenue without using local taxpayer money for operations.

• In FY2025 (Year ending September 2025), operating revenue reached $9.67 million, reflecting continued strong growth.
• FY2020 posted $6.84 million before the full pandemic impact.
• Revenue fell to $5.34 million in FY2021 during the pandemic recovery period before rebounding to $6.72 million in FY2022.
• FY2023 brought in $7.41 million, showing post-pandemic recovery momentum.
• FY2024 reported $8.53 million in revenue, up 15% from the previous year.

• May 31, 2018: Allegiant Air Flight 1304, an Airbus A320 traveling from Cincinnati to Punta Gorda, diverted to Gainesville after the pilot suffered a medical emergency. The aircraft landed safely, and no passenger injuries were reported¹.
• April 29, 2018: A Cessna 310G struck a tree during a night final approach to GNV and then landed without further incident. No injuries were reported. The NTSB attributed the event to the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path².
• February 28, 2016: A Cessna 182K lost engine power and made a forced landing on NE Waldo Road, about two miles south of Gainesville Regional Airport. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries³.