Oakland airport (OAK)
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Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Oakland Airport (officially San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport - OAK), one of the three commercial airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, serves as a primary West Coast operational base for Southwest Airlines. It offers an extensive domestic flight network — with frequent service across the Pacific Coast, mainland United States, and Hawaii — along with nonstop international flights to Mexico and Central America.
Official Website: oaklandairport.com
Phone: +1 510 563 3300
Terminals
The airport features two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, open 24 hours a day. Both terminals are connected both pre-security and post-security by a covered pedestrian walkway, allowing travelers to walk easily between concourses and boarding gates.
Annual Passenger Traffic (2024): 11.8 million passengers.
Information Points
Information desks are located on the baggage claim level of both terminals. In addition, the airport's Volunteer Ambassadors, identifiable by their distinctive colored vests, assist travelers throughout the concourses and public areas.
Location
The airport is located 15 km (9.5 miles) southeast of downtown Oakland and approximately 32 km (20 miles) east of downtown San Francisco, on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in Alameda County.
See MapCar rental agencies
Car rental companies operate from the airport's off-terminal Rental Car Center on Langley Street. Complimentary airport shuttle buses («Car Rental Shuttles») depart every 10 minutes from the curbs outside the arrivals level of Terminals 1 and 2 to take passengers directly to the facility.
Rental Agencies at the Center
- Alamo: 6:00 am to 10:30 pm.
- Avis: 7:00 am to 9:45 pm.
- Budget: 7:00 am to 9:45 pm.
- Dollar: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Enterprise: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- Fox Rent A Car: 6:00 am to 0:00 am.
- Hertz: 6:00 am to 10:30 pm.
- National: 6:00 am to 10:30 pm.
- Payless: 7:00 am to 9:45 pm.
- Thrifty: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Car Rental Requirements
To rent a vehicle, drivers must present a valid driver's license from their country of origin, a passport (for international travelers), and a major credit card in the primary renter's name for the security deposit. The minimum rental age is generally 21 years old, with young driver surcharges typically applicable for drivers under 25 depending on agency policies.
Parking services at Oakland airport (OAK)
The airport provides short-term and long-term parking lots directly opposite the terminals and in economical remote facilities, all monitored and equipped with electric vehicle charging stations.
Parking Facilities
- Premier Parking: premium parking area located immediately facing Terminals 1 and 2, designed for quick access within walking distance.
- Hourly Parking: dedicated short-stay parking across from the terminals, ideal for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Daily Parking: multi-day parking within a short walk to both terminals.
- Economy Parking: remote long-term parking lot connected to terminal entrances by complimentary shuttles running every 20 minutes from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm (and on-call outside these hours).
Important Considerations
Free Waiting Lot (Park & Call): cell phone waiting area on John Glenn Drive, offering up to 30 minutes of free waiting while arriving travelers collect their baggage (drivers must remain with their vehicles).
Electric Vehicles: free Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging ports are available in the Premier, Daily, and Economy lots.
Rates and Reservations: check current rates or book parking in advance at promotional discounts via book.oaklandairport.com.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
The airport complies with federal ADA accessibility standards, providing barrier-free facilities for travelers with limited mobility or special requirements.
Special Assistance Requests
Passengers requiring wheelchair service or assistance through check-in and boarding should notify their airline at least 48 hours before their flight or at the time of booking. Travelers can also coordinate checkpoint support via the federal TSA Cares program.
Infrastructure and Accessibility
Terminals are equipped with ramps, elevators, tactile ground indicators, braille signage, and accessible family restrooms, as well as designated indoor and outdoor service animal relief areas. Automated BART trains and Rental Car Center shuttle buses feature low-floor entry and automated wheelchair ramps.
Accessible Parking
Designated accessible parking spaces for vehicles with valid disability license plates or placards are located in all parking facilities (Premier, Daily, Hourly, and Economy), situated close to terminal entrances and shuttle boarding areas.
Latest updates: September 24, 2026
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