Large international aircraft rest on the tarmac at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in this file photo.Chattanooga Airport officials saw a 4.33 percent rise in passenger boardings in 2011 as they cited business growth in the area including from Volkswagen and Amazon.
Boardings climbed to 304,016 last year, while total traffic through the airport in 2011 came to 608,886 passengers.
"This kind of growth is only possible with the support of our airline partners, community leaders and local travelers," said Terry Hart, the airport's interim chief executive. "Our passenger growth is a clear reflection of the continued economic strength in our community and the competitive air fares in the market."