The Lincoln Airport had more than 5,900 passengers in October, its best month since March.
The Lincoln Airport saw nearly 6,000 passengers in October, its best numbers since March.
United Airlines, the airport's only remaining commercial carrier, had 5,793 passengers last month, and there were an additional 112 passengers on a commercial charter flight, for a total of 5,905.
That beat the previous post-pandemic high of more than 5,600 in September.
Compared with October 2019, however, United's numbers were down 69% and overall passenger numbers were down 80%.
For the year, the airport's passenger numbers are down 66% compared with 2019.
Photos: Blue Angels fly over Lincoln
The Blue Angels flew over Lincoln Wednesday before this weekend's Air Show. Take a look at pictures here.
The Blue Angels fly over the Nebraska Capitol on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
The Blue Angels fly in formation, framed by the refueling window of a Nebraska Air National Guard KC-135 stratotanker, on Wednesday. The Blue Angels will perform at this weekend's Guardians of Freedom Air Show. For a guide on what you need to know before heading out to see some of the best air show performers in America, turn to page A2.
A Blue Angels pilot descends from the cockpit after traveling from Pensacola, Florida, Wednesday.
The Blue Angels fly over the Lincoln Airport on Wednesday ahead of their performance in this weekend's Guardians of Freedom Air Show.
A Nebraska Air National Guard KC-135 stratotanker refuels a Blue Angels jet on Wednesday.
A Nebraska Air National Guard KC-135 stratotanker refuels a Blue Angels jet on Wednesday en route to Lincoln.
The Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornets are lined up and waiting for the Guardians of Freedom Airshow on Thursday at the Nebraska Air National Guard Base.
Lt. Matt Suyderhoud, 33, will fly in the No. 2 position with the Blue Angels when they perform Saturday and Sunday above Lincoln.
An F-22 Raptor flies low over the Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornets as it arrives for the Guardians of Freedom Air Show on Thursday.
Matt Olberding
Business reporter
Matt Olberding is a Lincoln native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate who has been covering business for the Journal Star since 2005.
