Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_61496 ( "Rank" real, "Airport" text, "Passengers" real, "Aircraft Movements" real, "Carriers" text )

### Question ###
What is the highest rank when there are fewer than 124,296 passengers?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX("Rank") FROM table_61496 WHERE "Passengers" < '124,296'