Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport decreased 8 percent during October in comparison with the same time frame last year, according to numbers released Wednesday.
During October, 47,074 incoming and outgoing passengers traveled through the Volusia County-operated airport. That number compares to the 50,930 passengers in October 2013.
Over the last 12 months, 628,240 travelers have flown in and out of the airport — a 4 percent increase compared to the previous 12-month time frame.
The airport's passenger traffic decline in October was the second monthly decline in 2014.
"While it is unfortunate that passenger traffic declined during October, we remain confident the economic conditions in our community favor continued passenger growth in the future," Rick Karly, the airport's director, said in a statement.
Airport officials said they continue to seek new or expanded air service opportunities for the benefit of the region.