HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) has said its summer travel season is off to a record-breaking start.
According to Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, the airport experienced its best month on record this June, seeing over 105,000 passengers fly through the facility.
The LNAA says this number marks the highest monthly traffic level on record for the airport, seeing a 5.12% increase from the previous June.
“Beyond convenience and a first-class customer experience, there are many factors contributing to this record number of passengers. Additional connections to Chicago, more seat capacity with the implementation of larger aircraft, and the ability to land in your favorite leisure destinations has made ABE an attractive option,” said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA).
Month Passengers Percentage increase Month Passengers
June ’26 105,081 5.12% June ’25 99,966
With the increase in flyers, the airport shared some helpful travel tips for summer flights:
Real ID-compliant identification is required for air travel. Travelers without a Real ID may be eligible to use the TSA ConfirmID program. https://www.tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id
Visit TSA.gov or connect with @AskTSA for helpful travel guidance.
TSA does not require identification for children under 18 years of age traveling within U.S.
Please allow extra time for parking, airline check-in, and TSA security screening
Airline ticket counters typically open 2 hours prior to a scheduled departure
Check-in for passengers traveling with checked baggage generally closes 30-45 minutes before departure, depending on the airline
Boarding usually begins 30-45 minutes prior to departure, depending on the airline.
For additional travel information, please contact your airline directly or visit Fly ABE