Boise Airport Prepares for the Busiest Summer Travel Season in its History

Summer is always a busy time for air travel, but this summer the Boise Airport is anticipating record-breaking numbers of passengers.

“Our 2022 passenger counts have been consistently higher than our 2019 statistics, which was our busiest year to date,” said Airport Director Rebecca Hupp. “Pair this general increase in demand with the uptick we traditionally see in travel from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and we are anticipating a record-breaking summer.”

If you are flying this summer, please be aware of the following:

AIRPORT PARKING IS LIMITED
BOI Upgrade, the airport’s multiyear expansion project, is currently underway. As part of this project, construction of additional parking garages has temporarily decreased parking capacity at the terminal. Remember to check the live-feed of available parking capacity on the airport’s parking page before you start driving to the airport, as it is likely you will need to utilize the Economy Parking Lot.

The Economy Parking Lot is located at Victory and Orchard (5600 W. Victory Rd.) and is serviced by a free shuttle that runs every 15 minutes.

IF YOU CAN, USE A RIDESHARE
If possible, the airport encourages passengers to use a rideshare service like Uber and Lyft, taxis, or other modes of transportation to arrive for your flight. Enjoy an easy curbside drop off at the terminal and help reduce strain on the airport’s limited parking capacity—saving space for passengers from outside the Treasure Valley and others who must drive.

ARRIVE EARLY
Passengers should check with their airlines to verify the status of their flight before arriving at the airport. The Boise Airport encourages passengers to arrive 1.5 hours early if you are being dropped off or two hours early if you plan to park. Remember that parking may include a shuttle ride from the Economy Lot to the terminal. Planning accordingly will give you ample time to check-in with your airline and clear the security checkpoint before your flight. The Transportation Security Administration encourages passengers to double check their carry-on luggage to ensure that restricted items are not packed.