Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) marked another milestone year in 2025, welcoming more than 3.3 million passengers and setting multiple all-time travel records as demand for air service to and from the Coachella Valley continued to grow.
Passenger traffic at PSP increased by approximately 2.4 percent compared to 2024, driven largely by strong domestic travel demand and continued interest in the Coachella Valley as a year-round destination. The airport recorded year-over-year passenger growth in nine months of the year, signaling sustained momentum well beyond traditional peak travel seasons.
PSP also set five all-time monthly passenger records in 2025. March stood out as the busiest month in the airport’s history, with nearly half a million travelers passing through the terminal.
Airport officials said the increase reflects more travelers choosing to fly locally, helping strengthen the regional economy by supporting jobs, businesses, and essential travel connections throughout Southern California and beyond.
“We’re proud to see more travelers choosing to fly from Palm Springs,” said Harry Barrett Jr., Executive Director of Aviation. “It reflects the strength of our air service and the convenience of PSP. Every trip that starts here supports local jobs, helps sustain the regional economy, and creates momentum for expanding nonstop air service that benefits the entire Coachella Valley.”
Despite the growth in passengers, PSP handled approximately 3,800 fewer commercial flights in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels, a decrease of about 6 percent. Airport officials attribute the shift to airlines increasingly using larger mainline aircraft instead of smaller regional jets. These newer planes carry more passengers per flight while also being quieter, more fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly.
The airport continued investing in facilities and the passenger experience through Progress PSP, its long-term improvement program. In 2025, PSP opened new shops and restaurants, expanded seating and charging areas, installed additional shade structures, upgraded flight information displays, added water bottle filling stations, overhauled its Wi-Fi system, restored iconic midcentury modern curbside seating, installed new passenger elevators, and remodeled a key conference space.
Additional improvements are already underway, including expansion of the airport’s zero-emission vehicle fleet, installation of 80 new electric vehicle charging stations in the main terminal parking lot, a smart parking and access upgrade, and other enhancements designed to support continued growth while improving the guest experience.
