b'RUNWAYSONT 25The late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), whose name nowONT had posted 52 consecutive months of year-over-year adorns ONTs international terminal, said the agreement would helpincreases in passenger volume through June 2025, when it set a new build air service at ONT for the benefit of passengers and the area. single-month record with more than 659,000 passengers served. Bishara notes that the airfield will not become a bottleneck to further The Next Phase growth anytime soon. Designs to improve the northernmost runway Since its return to local control and leadership, ONT has thrived.and its taxiways are already underway, with rehab work on portions of The airports 2024 passenger count topped 7 million, nearing anRunway 8L-26R set to begin in early 2027.all-time high as well as marking a 67% increase compared to 2016,We need both runways to be able to take the volume that its last year under LAWA control. Likewise, nearly 800,000 tons ofgoes into them, he says.cargo moved through the airport in 2024, well above approximately 543,000 tons in 2016.Abraham predicts that the improvements will take ONT to the next level in its quest to secure more cargo flights and commercial These days, ONT uses the tagline So Cal, So Easy to marketpassenger service. More global travelers will experience the airport its location and smaller size as conveniences for nearby residentswhen Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics. and businesses. Southwest Airlines (36% market share in 2024) ranks first among its lineup of seven U.S.-based passenger airAlthough rehabbing pavement lacks the visual satisfaction that carriers. Volaris and Avianca also fly to Mexico and El Salvador,comes with building a new terminal or control tower, Bishara says respectively; China Airlines and STARLUX each provide nonstoptheres a shared sense of pride among all who worked on the passenger service to Taiwan. Runway 8R-26L project. We pride ourselves on strong performances month afterIts funny, because when youre done, you dont see anything. month and delivering the first-rate, hassle-free experiences ourIt was flat before, and its back to flat again, he quips. But when customers expect, said Atif Elkadi, the airport authoritys chiefyou look at your new Airport Pavement Management System executive officer, when reflecting on ONTs 2024 results.report and it says youre good for the next 30 to 40 years, well thats a pretty nice thing.ARE YOUREADY?Adapting for the future can be challenging.Emerging aviation technologies andinitiatives are putting increased focus on advanced air mobility planning, energyresilience, energy management, electrification requirements and asset management. Contact us to start planning a roadmap to accommodate for your airports future.HANSON-INC.COM/FLYAirport Improvement Are You Ready Ad September 2025.indd 1 7/30/2025 9:52:18 AMAirportImprovement.comSeptember 2025'