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Overview

Domestic and international passenger traffic from California’s top 10 commercial airports.

* Traffic counts include total enplanements and deplanements at each airport.

Takeaways

  • In May 2025, total passenger traffic across California’s top ten airports reached 19 million, with domestic travelers making up 81% of the volume. Overall traffic declined 0.6% compared to May 2024.
  • The state’s three busiest airports—LAX (6.4M), SFO (4.9M), and SAN (2.2M)—collectively handled over 13 million passengers during the month.
  • Oakland (OAK, -14.7%), Long Beach (LGB, -13.0%), and San Jose (SJC, -9.5%) reported year-over-year declines. Despite this, Oakland saw a 22% increase in international traffic, reflecting continued strength in international demand.
  • Meanwhile, Burbank (+8.0%), San Francisco (+7.9%), and Sacramento (+3.9%) experienced modest growth for the month.

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