Ogdensburg airport traffic rises as Breeze expands Raleigh connections

Passenger traffic at Ogdensburg International Airport is increasing as Breeze Airways expands connecting options through Raleigh-Durham International Airport, airport manager Charlie Garrelts said. The airport recorded 23,736 enplanements through September 2026, ahead of the same period in 2019 and more than 127% above the comparable point in 2025.

August’s load factor was about 77%, while September was slower. October’s passenger total was projected at approximately 2,531.

New connections planned

Beginning in June 2027, travelers are expected to be able to connect through Raleigh-Durham to Las Vegas and return to the Ogdensburg area the following morning. The planned itinerary would include an evening arrival in Las Vegas and an overnight return flight.

Breeze also offers Raleigh connections to destinations previously reached through Dallas, including Provo, Utah. The Dallas route was discontinued.

The airport is using connecting-passenger data to evaluate possible future routes, including seasonal nonstop service from Ogdensburg. Breeze’s Orlando service is expected to return in February, and the booking window was open when airport officials discussed the plans.

Airport and regional context

Breeze took over Essential Air Service at Ogdensburg under a three-year contract approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The contract began in October 2026 and includes daily service to Raleigh-Durham; flights to Dulles ended under the new arrangement.

Ogdensburg recorded 22,438 enplanements in 2019 under its previous carrier, Allegiant. The airport’s 2025 total was 16,184 enplanements, according to an Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority report.

The terminal expansion was completed in December 2025. An estimate from the New York State Department of Transportation placed the airport’s economic impact at about $22.7 million, including spending by passengers, airport operations, mechanics and related activities.

The airport is owned by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, which also operates the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge. Essential Air Service also supports airports in Massena, Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh.

Airport officials also pointed to planned improvements at Raleigh-Durham, including a reported $4 billion expansion with a longer runway and an international terminal. Those changes could support larger aircraft and additional international service. Breeze is considering a separate terminal at Raleigh-Durham.

The new Breeze contract is in effect, Orlando service is expected to return in February, and the planned Las Vegas connection is scheduled to begin in June 2027. Travelers should check Breeze Airways and Ogdensburg International Airport for current schedules and booking information.