Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)

Overview

Visitors to the home of cowboys and Stetsons generally fly in to Will Rogers World Airport, which is a short drive from downtown Oklahoma City. Will Rogers World Airport is the busiest airport in Oklahoma and serves over three million passengers each year.

Booking flights to Will Rogers World Airport is relatively easy as most popular airlines within the United States offer fights or flight connections to Oklahoma City. The airport is fortuitously named after a popular local comedian and cowboy - perhaps this is why most passengers using the airport leave smiling.

Location

The airport is located five miles (8km) southwest of Oklahoma City, on Terminal Drive.

Getting to the city

Oklahoma City Metro Transit provides bus service to downtown Oklahoma City. The bus stop is located at Transportation Plaza, which is accessed from the baggage claim level of the terminal. The Jefferson Bus Company provides a daily scheduled service to Lawton, OK and Wichita Falls. Buses depart the airport terminal at 7pm. Taxis also queue at Transportation Plaza; the average fare from the airport to the downtown area is $20. A shuttle service, provided by Airport Express and Metro Express, is offered, but reservations must be made in advance.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 405 680 3200.

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty offer on-site service. Advantage-Rent-a-Car, Alamo and National have off-site branches.

Airport Taxis

Taxis queue at Transportation Plaza and the average fare from the airport to the downtown area of Oklahoma City is $20.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include retail shops, restaurants and bars, two ATMs, a smokers' lounge, an information centre and shoe-shine service.

Parking

Drivers are spoilt for choice when it comes to parking options at Will Rogers World Airport. Hourly parking is close to the terminal and the first 60 minutes are free; it costs $1 per hour thereafter. Parking in the parking garage costs $7 per day, while cheaper options are available slightly further from the terminal.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.flyokc.com

Airlines

Flights to Will Rogers World Airport can be booked on a number of North American carriers including United, Frontier, Continental, Southwest, American Airlines and Delta.

Internet

Boingo provides wi-fi access via hotspots located within the terminal. The first 20 minutes are free or passengers can pay $7.95 for more browsing time.

Business Lounges

Business travellers will be pleased to know that conference facilities and meeting rooms are available at Will Rogers World Airport. Business services on offer include a notary service, faxing and photocopying facilities.

Oklahoma Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.