Cargo Tonnage by Airport for Port Authority of NY NJ, 1977 Onward

Monthly cargo tonnage data collected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from its operated airports. The dataset includes total, domestic, and international tonnage figures aggregated from carrier reports. This data forms the basis for estimating flight fees, parking, concession, and Passenger Facility Charge revenues.

Use Cases

• Analyze seasonal cargo trends using the Month and Year columns to identify peak shipping periods.
• Compare domestic versus international freight volumes using the Domestic Tonnage and International Tonnage columns across different airports.
• Model airport revenue streams by correlating Total Tonnage with fee structures for different Airport locations.
• Forecast future cargo demand by building time-series models on the Month and Year columns for specific airports.

Strengths

• Data collection began in 1977, providing a long-term historical perspective.
• Data is aggregated monthly, offering a consistent temporal granularity for analysis.
• Includes a breakdown of cargo by Domestic Tonnage and International Tonnage.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2026-04-15 21:19:54; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, via data.ny.gov.

Collection Method

Collected monthly from each carrier at PANYNJ-operated airports and aggregated.

Time Range

Beginning 1977.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-15 21:19:54.

Geography

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey airports.