Historic milestone: 12 consecutive record-breaking months
For Immediate Release
Jan. 26, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS/IOWA CITY – The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) shattered its annual passenger record for the third consecutive year, welcoming more than 1.6 million travelers in 2025—a six percent increase over 2024’s previous record.
The milestone marks the first time in airport history that every single month set a new passenger record, demonstrating sustained growth across all seasons.
“The first thing we need to say is ‘thank you’ to each person from Eastern Iowa and beyond who chose to fly CID last year,” said Airport Director Marty Lenss. “When the region flies CID, the airlines notice; when the airlines notice, they invest in the market.”
That investment is already materializing. The five airlines serving CID have increased seat capacity significantly for early 2026, with January up 12 percent, February up 13 percent, and March showing a 14 percent increase compared to the same months last year.
CID now offers nonstop flights to 17 destinations, with convenient connections to more than 400 cities nationwide. The airport serves as a gateway to both business and leisure destinations, from beach resorts in Cancun to mountain getaways in Denver—most just a two-hour flight away.
The passenger growth reflects the region’s economic vitality and the airport’s commitment to providing convenient, accessible air service to the Eastern Iowa corridor and border regions.
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About The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID
CID has nonstop service to 17 destinations on five airlines: Allegiant: Las Vegas (LAS), Nashville (BNA)*, Orlando Sanford (SFB), Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Punta Gorda/Ft. Meyers (PGD), St. Pete/Tampa (PIE), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Sarasota (SRQ)* American Airlines: Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW), Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, D.C. (DCA) and seasonal service to Miami (MIA): Delta: Atlanta (ATL) and Minneapolis (MSP); Frontier Airlines: Denver (DEN);United Airlines: Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN).
CID is served by three air cargo carriers: FedEx, DHL and UPS
For more information, go to FlyCID.com
*Seasonal