Benner Township, Centre County, PA — State College Regional Airport today announced that it recorded 148,196 passenger enplanements (the number of passengers that boarded aircraft) for 2025, marking the highest level of passenger activity since the COVID-19 pandemic. This milestone also represents the third-highest annual enplanement total in the airport’s history.
The strong rebound underscores growing demand for air travel in Central Pennsylvania and reflects the airport’s continued recovery and long-term resilience following the unprecedented disruption to the aviation industry caused by the pandemic.
“This milestone is a clear signal that our community has returned to flying and continues to value convenient access to air service,” said Chris Groshel, Chair of the Centre County Airport Authority. “Reaching our highest post-COVID passenger levels—and ranking as the
third-highest year overall—is a testament to the strength of our market, the commitment of our airline partners, and the support of our passengers.”
State College Regional Airport is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania State University and the Centre County Airport Authority. They work together with a focus on maintaining safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations while positioning itself for future growth.
“As demand continues to stabilize and grow, we remain focused on enhancing the passenger experience and supporting air service that meets the needs of our region,” Groshel added. “This achievement reinforces the airport’s role as a vital economic and transportation asset for Centre County and the surrounding region.”
About State College Regional Airport
State College Regional Airport provides commercial air service to Chicago, Dulles, and Philadelphia, supporting regional connectivity, economic development, and community mobility. The airport is committed to safe operations, customer service excellence, and
strategic growth