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The Oklahoma City Airport (Will Rogers World Airport)

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The Oklahoma City Airport (Will Rogers World Airport)© Adam Knapp, Licensed to About.com, Inc.

Oklahoma City Airport In Short:

The primary Oklahoma City airport is called Will Rogers World Airport, named after famous humorist and Oklahoma native, Will Rogers. Located in southwest OKC, this Oklahoma City airport is one of the busiest airports in the state, accommodating about three and a half million passengers a year. Commercial airlines at Will Rogers average about 75 departures per day and provide daily non-stop service to 19 destinations.

Location & Directions to the Oklahoma City Airport:

The Oklahoma City Airport, known as Will Rogers World Airport, is located southwest of downtown Oklahoma City with convenient access from both I-40 and I-44. You can find a detailed map of the area with specific driving instructions from all arrival directions right here on About.com OKC.

Parking & Transportation at the Oklahoma City Airport:

The Oklahoma City airport offers five parking options in several conveniently located lots.
  • Long-term shuttle lots cost $5 a day.
  • Semi-covered long-term shuttle lots are available for $6.
  • A 5-story covered garage costs $7 a day.
  • Remote shuttle lot is $4 a day.
  • And hourly parking costs $1 per hour with the first hour of the first day provided free of charge.
Due to security precautions, the following parking regulations are in effect at Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport:
  • Vehicles cannot be left unattended within 300 feet of the terminal.
  • Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed.
  • Parking and waiting for arriving passengers is no longer allowed directly in front of the building; however, two cell phone waiting areas are provided. Meeters and greeters can wait at these locations free of charge until their passenger calls them for pickup.
Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport has terminal facilities near the baggage claim area for car rental companies Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. But all of the major Oklahoma City car rental companies have airport service available from off-terminal locations. Get detailed information on OKC Car Rental Companies here.

Also, get a list of OKC Taxi Cab & Limousine Companies.

Oklahoma City Airport Layout & Amenities:

Recently renovated, the Oklahoma City airport consists of two levels and an extended terminal area with 17 gates. On the 1st level are rental car desks, baggage claim areas and airline baggage claim offices. On the 2nd level, you'll find the airline ticket counters, security checkpoints, a newsstand and a coffee shop.
After passing through the security checkpoints into the terminal, passengers have access to a number of amenities including:
  • The Mahogany Lounge
  • The Redbud Lounge
  • Restaurants such as Sonic, Schlotzky's, Salt Lick Barbeque, Moe's Southwest Grill, Route 66 Grille and T.J. Cinnamons
  • Retail areas with collectibles, Native American jewelry, sportswear, Oklahoma products and more
  • Smoking lounge

Airlines & Flights at the Oklahoma City Airport:

Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport has commercial service from the following Airlines:
  • American
  • Continental
  • Delta
  • Frontier
  • United
  • Southwest
Search flights into and out of Oklahoma City, check rates and book your flight online.

Nearby Hotels and Lodging:

Traveling to Oklahoma City? Here are some hotel options near the Oklahoma City Airport:
  • Sheraton Four Points
    6300 East Terminal Dr
    Approximately 1 mile from the Oklahoma City Airport
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  • Holiday Inn
    2101 S Meridian
    Approximately 3.5 miles from the Oklahoma City Airport
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  • Ramada OKC Airport North
    2200 S. Meridian
    Approximately 3.5 miles from the Oklahoma City Airport
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  • Hampton Inn
    1905 S. Meridian
    Approximately 3.7 miles from the Oklahoma City Airport
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  • Embassy Suites
    1815 S. Meridian
    Approximately 3.7 miles from the Oklahoma City Airport
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