Oklahoma City airport (OKC)

Oklahoma City Will Rogers International Airport (OKC), whose commercial operations date back to 1941, is the primary airport serving the state of Oklahoma. It connects the metropolitan area of the state capital with the major hubs and destinations across the United States.

Official Website: flyokc.com

Phone: +1 405 316 3200

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Terminals

The airport operates through a single passenger terminal building across two connected levels: the lower level accommodates baggage claim and access to ground transportation, while the upper level houses check-in counters, TSA security checkpoints, and three interconnected concourses (West, Center, and East Concourse). All gates are connected post-security. The landside public terminal area is open 24 hours a day, while security checkpoints and airside concourses close during the night until early morning flight operations resume.

Annual Passenger Traffic: 4.6 million passengers in 2025.

Information Desks

Volunteer-staffed customer information booths are located on the baggage claim level and on the ticketing and check-in level.

 Location

The airport is located 10 km (6 miles) southwest of downtown Oklahoma City.

What services does Oklahoma City airport (OKC) offer?

Oklahoma City Airport provides a wide range of passenger amenities and commercial services distributed before and after the security checkpoints:

Banking and Connectivity

• ATMs: Available pre-security near the East Greeter Lobby (adjacent to the Delta ticket counter) and post-security near Starbucks and the central retail shops.
• Cash-to-Card Kiosk: A ReadyStation® kiosk is located across from the Southwest ticket counter, converting cash to prepaid debit cards. There are no foreign currency exchange counters at the airport.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available throughout all public terminal areas via the "Boingo Hotspot" network. A paid premium upgrade (Boingo Premium) is also available.
• Device Charging: Power outlets and USB charging stations are distributed among seating areas across all concourses.

Dining and Refreshments

A diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, fast-food dining, and bars is available throughout the West, Center, and East Concourses, including Freddy's Frozen Custard, Hatch Early Mood Food, Elemental Coffee, Osteria, Vino Volo, and Starbucks. Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight and remain open until the last scheduled departure. Vending machines are available on the lower level.

Shopping

Newsstands, souvenir shops, apparel, accessories, and electronics stores are located across all boarding concourses, including Tin Lizzie's, TripAdvisor-branded retail stores, and iStore. Travel essentials and over-the-counter medications are available at convenience shops.

Baggage Services

• Luggage Carts: Smarte Carte luggage trolleys are available for rent (USD 7.00) in the baggage claim hall and on the ticketing level.
• Luggage Storage: In compliance with federal aviation security regulations, left luggage and locker facilities are not provided.
• Lost and Found: For items lost within the public terminal, contact the Airport Police Department (+1 405 297 1184). For items left behind at TSA security checkpoints, contact the TSA lost and found office (+1 405 702 5542). For items forgotten on board aircraft, contact the respective airline directly.

Other Services

The YMCA Military Welcome Center is located on Level 2 (landside, between the Delta and Southwest ticket counters, adjacent to the Osage Room), offering complimentary refreshments, relaxation areas, internet access, and television for active military personnel, veterans, and their families. Additional terminal amenities include nursing mothers' rooms, an adult changing room, shoeshine stands, and rotating public art exhibitions.

Public and private transportation

The airport connects with downtown Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area in approximately 15 to 25 minutes through various ground transportation alternatives:

Ride-sharing Apps

App-based transportation providers (Uber and Lyft) pick up passengers on the upper level curbside (Departures/Ticketing level), right outside the United Airlines ticketing entrance.

Taxis and Private Transfers

Official taxi ranks are situated on the lower level, in the first lane of the Ground Transportation Plaza directly outside Baggage Claim. The officially contracted taxi provider is Vital Transportation (operating 24/7 without required reservation). Travel time to the city centre is approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

Vans and Shuttle Services

Airport Express provides shared and private van transportation to residences, businesses, and hotels across the metropolitan area, operating continuously from the Ground Transportation Plaza.

Intercity Buses and Specialized Transit

For passengers with disabilities requiring specialized paratransit, the accessible public service EMBARK Plus (Tel +1 405 235 7433) is available by advance booking. Commercial operators such as Soldier Express Bus and Village Tours provide chartered transit to regional military bases. In addition, Greyhound operates intercity bus routes from Union Station in downtown Oklahoma City to destinations across the United States. Further details are available on the official public transportation timetables and schedules.

Car rental agencies

The consolidated Car Rental Center is located just north of the terminal at 5201 S. Meridian Ave. A complimentary 24/7 blue shuttle bus service connects the terminal with the rental facilities every few minutes. All shuttles are ADA accessible with low-floor and kneel-down ramps, boarding at the eastern end of the Ground Transportation Plaza (Baggage Claim level).

Operating Companies

The following car rental companies operate on-site counters at the consolidated facility:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Thrifty

Peer-to-peer car sharing pickups (such as Turo) are permitted exclusively in the Long Term, Covered, or Economy parking garages and surface lots; curbside delivery is strictly prohibited.

Parking services at Oklahoma City airport (OKC)

The airport provides several short- and long-term parking options open 24 hours a day. For more information, contact the parking administrative office at +1 405 316 3250 or check official parking rates and reservations online.

Parking Facilities

• Hourly Parking (Short Term): Located on the upper level of the 2-story garage, recommended for quick pickups and drop-offs (approximate rate of USD 2.00 per hour).
• Garages A, B, and C (Red & Blue Garages) and Covered Lots: Multi-level and covered parking facilities linked to the terminal via a climate-controlled underground tunnel equipped with moving walkways and elevators. Overhead clearance limits are posted (6'8" / 2.03 m in Garages A and B; 8'1" / 2.46 m in Garage C).
• Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3: Uncovered and semi-covered long-term surface parking areas adjacent to the garage complex.
• Economy Parking: Economical surface lot for extended stays offering reduced daily rates (from USD 6.00 per day), connected via continuous 24/7 free shuttle buses.

Important Considerations

• Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area for drivers awaiting arriving passengers before proceeding to curbside pickup.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: Free EV charging stations are located inside the Premium Parking Garage (standard parking facility fees apply).

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Oklahoma City Airport provides comprehensive facilities to ensure accessible and seamless travel for passengers with disabilities and special needs:

Special Assistance Requests

Wheelchair assistance and curbside-to-gate escort services must be arranged directly with your operating airline when booking or at least 48 hours prior to departure. Upon arrival at the terminal, if no skycap is immediately available on the curb, travelers can request airline assistance at the information booths or call the airport switchboard (+1 405 316 3269). Passengers requiring personalized assistance through security screening can coordinate in advance with the federal TSA Cares program.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

Facilities feature elevators, wheelchair-accessible ramps, moving walkways in the underground parking tunnels, adapted restrooms, and designated accessible parking spaces in all parking facilities. All airport shuttle buses (serving economy parking and car rental lots) feature kneeling suspensions and low-floor accessible boarding ramps. Specialized wheelchair-accessible transportation off-airport is available via MedRide (Tel +1 405 685 8267) and the EMBARK Plus program (Tel +1 405 235 7433).

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

The airport participates in the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Travelers with non-visible disabilities may discretely request a complimentary Sunflower lanyard at the information desks in Baggage Claim or on the ticketing level.

Nursing Rooms and Adult Changing Table

Private lactation suites for nursing mothers are available across the concourses. In addition, an adult changing room equipped with a motorized height-adjustable table and private lockable entry is located post-security in the Central Concourse (opposite Hatch Early Mood Food). Designated pet and service animal relief areas are situated both landside and airside.