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AirplaneFan said:US DOT 3rd Q, 2003. Here's the website http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/aviation/
The only problem with the DOT numbers is that they come from DB1A and DB1B which are based on Form T-100 filings by airlines. So I always use them with a little caution.
It is my understanding that Form T-100 has NOT been a required filing for regionals. Some like American Eagle file their passenger and route numbers, but not all do. So for mid-sized and small airports the numbers are way off. (Someone correct me if I am wrong)
An airport heavy on regional service like Fresno will not have accurate numbers. That usually makes people look at places like FAT as being smaller than they are. The DOT for FAT will show AA and G4 since they file large equipment, Eagle and Horizon also file. but I don't think Skywest has done complete filings for its UAX/DLConn service. I think UA pax through DEN are captured but I don't believe SFO and LAX connections are reported so the UA and DL numbers are not complete.
I haven't gotten my hands on a 2003 monthly breakdown for FAT, but total O&D in 2003 was 1,038,163. June 2004 O&D at FAT was 107,100. So I would think FAT should be higher up your list.
So be careful with those numbers so you don't forget about airports like us.