Passenger numbers at three major New York City airports 1995-2000

The bar chart illustrates the annual number of passengers using three New York City airports—John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia, and Newark—between 1995 and 2000. Overall, it is clear that passenger traffic at all three locations increased over the six-year period, with LaGuardia showing the most significant growth.

In 1995, LaGuardia was the busiest airport with 35 million passengers, followed by JFK at 26 million and Newark at 16 million. By 1997, JFK experienced a notable peak, reaching 47 million passengers, which made it the most frequented airport that year. However, this figure subsequently fluctuated, dropping to 32 million in 1999 before recovering to 44.5 million in 2000.

In contrast, LaGuardia demonstrated a more consistent upward trajectory. Starting at 35 million in 1995, its passenger numbers climbed steadily to reach a substantial high of 68 million by 2000. Newark also saw consistent growth, rising from 16 million in 1995 to 39 million in 1997. From 1998 to 2000, Newark’s passenger volume stabilised, remaining constant at 42 million per year. By the end of the period, LaGuardia had clearly overtaken the other two airports in terms of annual passenger volume.