The provided reference details the total jet fuel consumption across the entire United States, not the specific amount of fuel used by a single airport. Determining the exact daily fuel usage for one airport is highly complex and varies significantly based on numerous factors.
U.S. Jet Fuel Consumption Overview
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), total U.S. jet fuel consumption averaged 1.65 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023. This figure represents the cumulative fuel used by all commercial and private aircraft operating within and from the U.S.
Key data points from the reference:
- Total U.S. Average Daily Jet Fuel Consumption (2023): 1.65 million barrels per day
- Comparison to 2019 (Pre-pandemic): Consumption in 2023 was 5% below the pre-pandemic high recorded in 2019.
- Current Trend (Early 2024): Airline passenger volumes have surpassed 2019 levels and are consistently higher than in 2023, indicating a potential increase in total U.S. jet fuel consumption moving forward.
Why Daily Fuel Use Varies Per Airport
An airport itself doesn't consume fuel directly in the same way an aircraft does. Instead, airports facilitate the fueling of aircraft. Therefore, the total amount of fuel handled or consumed by aircraft operating to and from an airport varies enormously.
Factors influencing the amount of fuel associated with airport operations include:
- Airport Size and Classification: A major international hub like Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) or Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) facilitates the fueling of vastly more aircraft than a small regional airport.
- Traffic Volume: The number of daily flights (departures and arrivals) directly impacts fuel throughput.
- Aircraft Types: Airports serving larger, long-haul international flights will see higher fuel volumes per aircraft compared to those primarily handling smaller regional jets.
While the exact figure for a single airport is not available in the provided reference, the data highlights the massive scale of jet fuel consumption nationally, averaging 1.65 million barrels per day in the U.S. during 2023.
