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Updated Mar 14, 2026
Cleveland Airport adds JetBlue daily nonstop service to expand connectivity

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is kicking off 2026 with exciting new flight options that make traveling easier and more connected than ever. JetBlue is adding daily nonstop service to enhance the airport's route network.

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CLE passenger numbers down 6.5% in January 2026 due to late-month winter weather

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport recorded 635,599 passengers in January 2026, a 6.5 percent decrease compared to January of last year. Late-month winter weather contributed to the decline in passenger traffic.

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TSA PreCheck Touchless ID service now available at Cleveland Airport

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID service in spring 2026, allowing travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck to experience faster and more convenient security screening. The technology uses facial recognition for expedited processing.

Cleveland Airport·Mar 5, 2026
Cleveland Airport reopens food pantry to support federal employees during shutdown

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport reopened its food pantry on March 4, 2026 to support federal partners during the ongoing government shutdown. The airport is accepting food pantry donations to support federal employees working without pay while maintaining normal operations.

Cleveland Airport·Mar 4, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyResidual
S&PA
Moody'sA2
FitchA-

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$9.38
Signatory Landing Fee$-0.0400
Enplanements4,953,481
Total Operating Revenue$144.6M
Total Operating Expense$143.4M
Operating Income$1.2M
Total Debt$390.1M
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$173.7M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)5,975,953

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

5.0M+2.6%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$9.38+1.2%

Revenue

$144.6M+6.3%

Expense

$143.4M+4.2%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyResidual

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Trustee must receive written report of Airport Consultant that projected Airport Revenues, together with Other Available Funds, less projected Operating Expenses during each of the five complete Fiscal Years immediately following issuance, are at least equal to 125% of Bond service charges on all outstanding Revenue Bonds including Additional Revenue Bonds proposed to be issued. Exceptions: (i) historical test - Director of Finance certifies Airport Revenues plus Other Available Funds less Operating Expenses for 12 of past 18 months or most recent audited FY are at least 125% of Bond service charges in each of 3 complete FYs following issuance; (ii) refunding bonds meeting savings or debt service tests; (iii) completion bonds not exceeding 10% of total project cost. Subject to MII approval under Use Agreements.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

Airport Revenues, together with Other Available Funds, less Operating Expenses, at least equal to 125% of the amount maturing and becoming due in such Fiscal Year for the payment of principal of and interest on all Outstanding Revenue Bonds

Flow of Funds

All Airport Revenues deposited to Trustee in Revenue Fund. Monthly transfers: First to Bond Service Fund (debt service + Hedge Agreement payments); Second to Bond Service Reserve Fund (maximum annual debt service); Third to Operating and Maintenance Fund (O&M expenses + working capital); Fourth to Subordinated Debt Service Fund; Fifth to General Obligation Debt Service Fund; Sixth to Renewal and Replacement Fund (greater of 2% of par or $5M); Seventh to Airport Development Fund (up to $12M annually to Airport Account and Airline Account)

1.Bond Service Fund — Provide for payment of Bond service charges on Outstanding Revenue Bonds and periodic interest-equivalent payments under Hedge Agreements (none currently in place)
2.Bond Service Reserve Fund — Maintain reserve equal to maximum annual Bond service charges on all Outstanding Revenue Bonds secured by DSRF in any Fiscal Year
3.Operating and Maintenance Fund — Pay all Operating Expenses of Airport System, maintain working capital reserve, fund certain capital improvements
4.Subordinated Debt Service Fund — Provide for payment of Bond service charges on Subordinated Indebtedness and amounts owed on early termination of Qualified Hedge Agreement (none currently in place)
5.General Obligation Debt Service Fund — Provide for payment of Bond service charges on General Obligation Debt for Airport System (none currently outstanding)
6.Renewal and Replacement Fund — Maintain reserve equal to greater of (i) 2.00% of aggregate principal amount of Outstanding Revenue Bonds or (ii) $5,000,000. Used for rebuilding, reconstructing, repairing, altering, replacing and renewing Airport System
7.Airport Development Fund — Annual deposits not to exceed $12,000,000 in equal monthly installments to Airport Account and Airline Account. Airport Account used at City discretion; Airline Account used upon MII approval for capital improvements

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting