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Monthly MSY TSA Screened Passenger Comparison
MSY airport-only screening totals · October totals include October 1-3 for all years| Month | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 Avg/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 500,207 | 454,403 | 448,389 | 14,464 |
| February | 540,212 | 511,877 | 521,545 | 18,627 |
| March | 632,874 | 636,642 | 588,977 | 18,999 |
| April | 602,130 | 588,771 | 575,673 | 19,189 |
| May | 662,739 | 618,660 | 595,747 | 19,218 |
| June | 557,725 | 543,342 | 508,897 | 16,963 |
| July | 568,090 | 535,272 | 506,186 | 16,329 |
| August | 488,938 | 460,412 | 419,677 | 13,538 |
| September | 469,600 | 462,812 | 443,457 | 14,782 |
| October* | 46,707 | 57,645 | 52,976 | 17,659 |
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