HANOVER TWP., Pa. – If hitting its highest numbers yet was a New Year’s resolution for Lehigh Valley International in 2025, the airport nailed it.

New data released by the airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County on Tuesday shows 1,067,114 passengers used ABE last year. That’s an increase of 5.4% from 2024.

Also, 301,979,109 pounds of air cargo was processed through ABE in 2025, a 21% increase from 2024.

Both figures represent the highest passenger count and air cargo volume on record for Lehigh Valley International.

It’s also the second year in a row the airport has surpassed the one million mark when it comes to travelers. 1,012,240 passengers traveled through ABE in 2024; it was the first time since 2004 that the airport hit that milestone.

ABE marked some other highlights in 2025, including being recognized as one of the Best Small Airports by Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards for a second consecutive year. It also launched non-stop flights to Fort Myers, Florida via Allegiant, which celebrated 20 years of flying with ABE.

Of the four airlines that serve ABE, Allegiant has the largest presence there by far.

Earlier this month, Allegiant announced its intention to acquire the Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines. The Teamsters union, which represents over 3,000 workers across both companies, said it was watching the proposed deal closely. 

Teamsters Local 2118 represents 1,400 Allegiant pilots nationwide who are currently in contract negotiations with the carrier. Representatives for both sides told 69 News they would be returning to the bargaining table last week, with assistance from the National Mediation Board (NMB).