With the white sands of the Gulf Coast an added draw, Huntsville International Airport recorded its busiest month on record in May.

Allegiant launched nonstop service to Gulf Shores last month and the boost helped lift the airport to a record 173,748 passengers, a 10.7% increase compared to May 2025.

Through the first five months of 2026, passenger traffic is up 7.6% compared to the same period in 2025, officials said.

The record-setting month reflects continued growth in passenger demand across North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley as more travelers choose the convenience of flying from Huntsville, officials said.

“These record-breaking numbers are the result of our community choosing to fly local and support Huntsville International Airport,” said Joey Ceci, Port of Huntsville board chair.

The strong May performance continues a trend of sustained growth for Huntsville International Airport.

Also, as more travelers choose to fly from HSV, other airlines have responded by expanding service, increasing capacity, and offering additional nonstop destinations for travelers across North Alabama.

“Because travelers continue to choose HSV, our airline partners continue to add service and invest in our market,” Ceci said. “We appreciate the support of our passengers and look forward to building on this momentum.”

Allegiant’s Gulf Shores service, its fourth nonstop destination from Huntsville, provides travelers with an additional convenient, low-cost travel option.

Breeze Airways now operates daily service to Orlando, one of the airport’s strongest leisure markets, providing travelers seven-day-a-week access to one of the nation’s most popular vacation destinations.

“If travelers continue to fly local and check HSV’s competitive fares first, we believe the airport is well-positioned for continued growth,” said Airport CEO Butch Roberts.

Huntsville offers nonstop service to 18 destinations across the United States and continues to work closely with airlines to identify opportunities for future growth.

Officials said the airport remains committed to providing a convenient and seamless travel experience while supporting the region’s continued economic growth.

“Every passenger who chooses Huntsville helps strengthen the case for additional flights, more nonstop destinations, and future investments from airlines,” Roberts said.

Huntsville International Airport serves more than 1.7 million passengers annually with commercial air service to 18 airports/nonstop destinations provided by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

For flight schedules and travel information, visit FlyHuntsville.com.