Jamestown Regional Airport sets new October and year-to-date records for passenger boardings,
Emily Thorson has been reporting in North Dakota for over 15 years, after earning her degree in Journalism from North Dakota State University. Previously, she served as the editor of the Minot Daily News, where she honed her skills in community engagement and storytelling. Her passion for local issues drives her commitment to give a voice to Jamestown's residents.
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JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Regional Airport is continuing its record-setting year, establishing new passenger boarding records for the month of October and year-to-date through Oct. 31. The airport recorded 1,402 passenger boardings in October 2026, surpassing the previous October record of 1,215 set in 2021. This represents an increase of 187 passengers, or approximately 15.4%. October's strong performance also pushed the airport's year-to-date passenger boardings to a record 11,094 through Oct. 31. This surpasses the previous year-to-date record of 10,890 set in 2017, an increase of 204 passengers. With two months remaining in the year, Jamestown Regional Airport is on track to establish a new annual passenger boarding record, with projections indicating the airport could exceed 13,000 passenger boardings in 2026. These numbers reflect the growing demand for air service in our region and the importance of maintaining reliable, convenient air transportation for o