Airline passenger numbers hit an all

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Airline travelers across the state continue to increase, as August had its highest number of monthly passenger boardings ever.

Airline passengers exceeded 112,000 last month, which passed the previous August high set last year by five percent.

Seven of the state’s eight airports had higher passenger numbers from the previous year. The state is now experiencing its 16th consecutive month of increased airline traffic.