Considering there hasn't been a new destination added in months, the next phase will be far, far off in the future.

It's not about new destinations, it's about general passenger count growth...

It's not about new destinations, it's about general passenger count growth...

Without new destinations, there won't be large increases in passengers.Even in airlines replace routes with bigger planes, there is no need for a new gate. so without new destinations, or overcrowding of gates, there will be no need for the remaining gates for quite a while, in my opinion.

Without new destinations, there won't be large increases in passengers.Even in airlines replace routes with bigger planes, there is no need for a new gate. so without new destinations, or overcrowding of gates, there will be no need for the remaining gates for quite a while, in my opinion.

So do passengers just choose not to go places altogether because we don't have direct flights to them? No, they take the flights to hubs that connect to where ever they want to go. A lack of non-stop flights doesn't make it impossible to get to a destination, it just makes it less convenient but if people want to go, they still do it. There is a need for new gates because all but one of ours are already leased and near capacity...hence the expansion. There have been large increases in passenger count even without a ton of new destinations. They aren't just throwing up an $80 million expansion for the hell of it.

There’s plenty of room for frequency growth with the current list of destinations. Many markets are served only onceor twice daily. Increased frequency requires additional gates.

This issue was resolved in less time than it took you to complain in this post...not everything takes a long time to fix...

Oh ok got it - so it's better to go after completely trivial issues like a t-shirt because they're quick fixes, and neglect the actual problems ... solid logic there.

Anyway thanks for sharing the photos above, Pete! Those look like some looong jet bridges at the new gates - not quite Heathrow-esque, but close!

Oh ok got it - so it's better to go after completely trivial issues like a t-shirt because they're quick fixes, and neglect the actual problems ... solid logic there.

Anyway thanks for sharing the photos above, Pete! Those look like some looong jet bridges at the new gates - not quite Heathrow-esque, but close!

What actual problems is Holt neglecting?

They added space counters and arrows to the long term garage. They point you in the direction of open spaces and # of spaces. Great feature.

They added space counters and arrows to the long term garage. They point you in the direction of open spaces and # of spaces. Great feature.

Yes! I was happy to see that in place when I parked Sunday morning.

Expansive public art displays to be featured in expanded airport (https://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=601-Expansive-public-art-displays-to-be-featured-in-expanded-airport)

Work has started on an $89 million expansion (https://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=591-Construction-starting-on-89-expansion-at-Will-Rogers-Airport) to Will Rogers World Airport and several large pieces of public art will be included in the improvements.


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The Oklahoma City Arts Commission will vote on Monday to approve plans by local artist Matt Goad to install multiple terrazzo floor designs as well as etched glass wall.

Goad's proposal won out over five finalists, selected after the Oklahoma City Airport Trust voted to publish a Call to Artists seeking an artist or team of artists to design and oversee installation for integrated works that would be a part of the airport buildout.

Titled OKConnected, the artist statement describes the collective works as “the story of Oklahoma City, designed as a welcome mat for the city's front door: Will Rogers World Airport”.

The largest installation will come in the form of a massive terrazzo floor display in the new section of the lobby that leads to the singular, consolidated security checkpoint. The design calls for colors and shapes that provide a clean and calming experience and depicts scenes from just before and after the founding of Oklahoma City.


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The remainder of the project will adorn the new main atrium and gate corridor will the goal of connecting arriving and departing passengers with a sense of place through images of OKC's colorful cultures and industries.


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The designs are all round and evoke central-pivot irrigation circles that are common in the Oklahoma landscape.

The centerpiece is the atrium where a 'celebration of Oklahoma City' provides a focal point with a depiction of Will Rogers himself, as well as hospitality, sports, music and entertainment.

The area also includes the curved etched glass wall for the 2nd level walkway.

Assuming approval by the Arts Commission, the airport trust would have final approval of the project.



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^ This is awesome- very happy for Matt. Really enjoy his art and his style should translate really well to terrazzo. The renderings look great! And glad the airport chose a local artist - his instagram post said all of the other finalists were out of state/out of country.

The monochrome circle pieces are nice. That main big area is bad IMO. It's way to busy and since it's so massive, when you are walking on it you aren't going to know what it's even depicting.

Looks great! Wish they would remodel the rest of the concourse and get rid of the noisy tile with that smooth flooring like that.

I love it.

I like those too!

Cool! Reminds me a bit of Love Field’s security area.

I was thinking the same thing catch, hope they can somehow integrate the art in the older areas and that this doesn't end-up looking like two airports.

The monochrome circle pieces are nice. That main big area is bad IMO. It's way to busy and since it's so massive, when you are walking on it you aren't going to know what it's even depicting.

This is the area where the elevated walkway to the observation deck will be, if I recall correctly.

This is the area where the elevated walkway to the observation deck will be, if I recall correctly.

Yes, and from above the full piece can be viewed.

Does Will Rogers(or any OKC airport) have any flights that would necessitate a layover? There was a user on another website telling a story about how he had a layover in OKC and I was under the impression that OKC is an end or start point only and has been for sometime if not always. Is this correct?

Does Will Rogers(or any OKC airport) have any flights that would necessitate a layover? There was a user on another website telling a story about how he had a layover in OKC and I was under the impression that OKC is an end or start point only and has been for sometime if not always. Is this correct?

That's not true at all. OKC just isn't a hub. That doesn't mean you may find a flight that arrives in OKC and your able to take another flight to another city from OKC. There would definitely be more options for someone arriving at a hub facility though.

Southwest has layovers for continuation flights. Delta and United used to.

This is beautiful work! I long exposure or timelapse from overhead would be a great way to photograph the works when completed.

That's not true at all. OKC just isn't a hub. That doesn't mean you may find a flight that arrives in OKC and your able to take another flight to another city from OKC. There would definitely be more options for someone arriving at a hub facility though.

JN, you don’t need to be a hub to have layovers and OKC certainly used to have many. Delta used to run ATL-OKC-TUL then back and United had similarly. Southwest frequently had layovers in OKC before DAL’s scope expanded; I’m sure WN still has a few layovers in OKC for continuation flights - they just may not be a disembark. I’d also argue that Frontier’s flights to Florida from OKC May be continuations originating from DEN.

United sells iteneraries IAH-OKC-DEN for what it’s worth. There’s usually a handful of connections every day on that pair.

A few years ago, before I moved to OKC, I was flying from ORD-DFW and they had me connect in OKC.

So yes, connections do exist.

^ and the connections/layovers exist despite OKC not being a hub for any airline currently. ...

I was curious about this maybe a month ago, and found you can take a DCA to DAL itinerary with a changing planes connection in OKC.

Press release:

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For Immediate Release: March 28, 2019

Airport Trust Approves Local Artist for Terminal Expansion Art Project

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 28, 2019 – The Oklahoma City Airport Trust today approved and authorized the negotiation of an agreement with local artist Matt Goad for the Public Art Project that will be part of the Will Rogers World Airport Terminal Expansion Project.

“I’m extremely honored to be selected for this important project which will represent the city I love and call home,” says Matt Goad. “Oklahoma City and its heritage offers an amazing “whirlwind” of stories. I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring those stories to visitors of the airport.”

“One of the key goals of a public art project in the airport is to create a ‘sense of place,’ said Mark Kranenburg, airports director. “OKConnected” establishes a strong identity with our community. It will be a signature piece for our airport and for Oklahoma City.”

The vote today was the culmination of a months-long process that began in August 2018 when a “Call to Artists” was issued by the Trust. The Call sought a professional artist or team of artists to design, and oversee installation of architecturally-integrated works for two specific sites in the terminal expansion project. Site one is the terrazzo flooring located in the new lobby area in front of the new security checkpoint. Site two is a public circulation area located on the mezzanine level and where a glass wall extends the length of the access corridor and seating area.

Thirty-five complete entries from national and international artists were received. A six-member selection jury representing the Trust, architect, Oklahoma City Arts Commission, professional artists, airport and airport stakeholders, conducted a blind-review of all the submissions and short-listed five finalists. The finalists attended a mandatory meeting in Oklahoma City to learn more about the project and the community. The finalists presented their designs to the jury on February 25, 2019. Based on criteria outlined in the solicitation, “OKConnected” by Matt Goad was determined to best meet the criteria for both locations of the project. The selection was reviewed by the Oklahoma City Arts Commission which approved the jury’s recommendation to the Trust.

Goad’s winning design, entitled “OKConnected”, tells the story of OKC’s unique beginnings then bridges to the present celebrating the City’s colorful cultures and industries.

“OKConnected is the story of Oklahoma City, designed as a welcome mat for the city’s front door: Will Rogers World Airport,” says Goad. “Here, the concept of connection is more than the typical connotation one might have with an airport. More than merely people to places. It’s a connection of past to present, of present to future, and of earth to sky. A connection of Oklahoma City to the world.”

Goad will work closely with the airport, architect and general contractor to finalize the design and oversee the installation. Completion of both projects is expected to be second quarter of 2021.

They held a media event today to officially kick-off the terminal expansion project.

They also distributed this animation, which really helps you see how this will look and flow.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAg4dDO41c

okay. that makes way more sense to me now... for some reason through all of this, i was under the impression that the waiting area was for passengers, but it's for people waiting to pick up... don't know how i got confused on that. but glad i finally have it clear now

Loving the upper deck.

Press release:

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For Immediate Release: April 16, 2019

PREMIUM PARKING GARAGE OPENS AT WRWA

OKLAHOMA CITY April 16, 2019 – Will Rogers World Airport introduced a new parking choice for customers this morning with the reopening of the lower level of the two-story parking garage.

The long-anticipated Premium Parking facility provides customers close, covered parking with convenient access to the terminal building. Additional amenities include an online reservation system for designated spaces in the garage and a separate exit lane for parkers who use the prepay kiosks located in baggage claim and in the pedestrian tunnel. Just as a reminder, prepaying for any of the airports parking facilities provides the customer with a more convenient exit experience.

The cost for Premium Parking is $18 per day. There is a $5 fee to make a reservation online. The reservation system is now live and customers can make their reservation here (https://reservation.abm.com/default.aspx).

No hourly rate will be available in the Premium Parking garage. This new parking option is available only to long-term parking customers. This means that anyone who enters the garage will be subject to a full day rate of $18. Customers seeking hourly parking should use the recently reopened upper level of the 2-story garage, which is designated for short-term parking.

The lower level of the two-story garage has been planned for Premium Parking since 2016 when rental car companies relocated to the new Car Rental Center on Meridian Avenue. Before it could be reopened to the public, numerous improvements needed to be made. Work to address water intrusion issues proved to be significant, extending the completion date. Other improvements made during the project included the replacement of all expansion joints, a new traffic membrane on the hourly parking level, new signage, new parking access control equipment, and other minor structural rehabilitation.

This is great!

I have a trip next week, so I am trying it out. I just made reservations. When I first went to the website it told me "Available, space in row 1G" and I just happened to remember that. But the parking voucher it had me print, and it emailed me does NOT have the location I am supposed to park. The press release sure makes it sound like I have a specific reserved spot, but I sure can't tell which one it is right now.

I'm confused and I hope I get un-confused when I get to the parking garage next week...
(or maybe Josh can chime in...)

Interesting - I wonder how many people will bite, seeing as though it's double the cost of regular garage parking. I guess to some folks it'll be worth it!

At the risk of being accused of being a troll or picking fights, I think the price is a little steep for reserved parking but I do think there is demand for the service. The problem with premium parking (anywhere) is the longer the stay the less useful the services are. For example, for a 3 day trip the price is $27 in the regular garage, and $54 for reserved parking. The value of the closer spot is more apparent. A 7-day trip would be $63 and $126 respectively; the value of the premium parking may not be worth the extra 60 bucks to some.

I see it marketed to the business traveler with the expense account. I had a boss that would be the type to get to the airport 30 minutes before takeoff. He would often have meetings that would take him out of town for only one night. He would actually just park up in the hourly parking overnight just so he could get in the terminal quicker.

I see it marketed to the business traveler with the expense account. I had a boss that would be the type to get to the airport 30 minutes before takeoff. He would often have meetings that would take him out of town for only one night. He would actually just park up in the hourly parking overnight just so he could get in the terminal quicker.

Right. Value is better for shorter trips and less for longer trips.

At the risk of being accused of being a troll or picking fights, I think the price is a little steep for reserved parking but I do think there is demand for the service. The problem with premium parking (anywhere) is the longer the stay the less useful the services are. For example, for a 3 day trip the price is $27 in the regular garage, and $54 for reserved parking. The value of the closer spot is more apparent. A 7-day trip would be $63 and $126 respectively; the value of the premium parking may not be worth the extra 60 bucks to some.The value probably isn't there for many. But the value is there for me, for work or personal trips. I like knowing I have a spot in the garage and that it's close and convenient. I prefer valet but this will do. Next week is just me and a quick overnight trip so it's a great way to try it. But sometimes when I travel with the family there is so much extra stuff I do NOT want the risk of having to take the shuttle. I already might have to at our destination (for a rental car), and I want to limit handling our luggage as much as possible. Even if it's a week or 10 day vacation the cost is worth it. Bundled into the cost of the vacation as a whole it's a small percentage.

Parking rates going up at the airport ... covered to 12 bucks a day uncovered going to 9

Just got back from my trip using premium parking. Will definitely be doing it again. It was great!

I will say if I had not been paying full attention during the ENTIRE booking processes, it would have been VERY confusing. It still was, actually. Like I mentioned in a post above, in a very early screen of the booking process the system said something like "there is space is row 1G" and I made note of that. That information was nowhere to be found after that step. When I got to the garage, it was just like pulling into the standard garage, if I had not have seen row 1G (up against the south wall), which had "reserved" painted on them I would certainly not have known to park there. BUT if I had not made note of "there is space is row 1G" before I ever made the reservation I would have been scared to park in a "reserved" parking space would have had no idea where to park. I hope they get the ambiguity solved.

Regardless, I will definitely be doing this again. It was super convenient, and nice to know I had a guaranteed spot.

Sounds as though WWRA will require more parking. We have an airport IMO that has enough acreage to handle growth well into the future.

I also recently went through the parking process at WRWA. I did the $9 one and thought it was straightforward, and enjoyable. There was a little calendar type set up to note which section you were in. I tried pulling the paper out and took the entire calendar instead.

Saw a set up at disney world where in the parking garage they were able to use infrared to detect how many spots were available in each row. I wish all garages did this.

I also recently went through the parking process at WRWA. I did the $9 one and thought it was straightforward, and enjoyable. There was a little calendar type set up to note which section you were in. I tried pulling the paper out and took the entire calendar instead.

Saw a set up at disney world where in the parking garage they were able to use infrared to detect how many spots were available in each row. I wish all garages did this.

I like the renders, but was astonished to learn there is no bus connection to downtown!

Many of us are perturbed by the lack of transit connectivity to the airport.

Are there plans for one ? Seems like the shuttles are expensive. Do people just Uber or catch a cab ?

In the grand scheme, yes, the 2005 fixed guideway study calls for BRT down Reno and Meridian to the airport, but it's going to be 2023 before the NW Exp BRT is online, so I can only imagine how long it will be for an as yet unfunded additional BRT to come online.

Are there plans for one ? Seems like the shuttles are expensive. Do people just Uber or catch a cab ?

Yep... 15 to 20 bucks with Lyft and get you there in about 20 minutes.

Thanks, guys.

Parking rates going up at the airport ... covered to 12 bucks a day uncovered going to 9

Just curious - when is this going into effect? Nothing announced on the airport website as far as I can tell.

Makes sense though - the garage is literally always full with barely any spots open every time we use it. Clearly they could charge more. I have to say though, this may tip us over into using ride services more often. If only there was a good car service here (not Uber/Lyft) - anyone know?

Hi my name is J.D I am an employee with ABM Parking here at Will Rogers World airport. Prices like stated above are going up, but the prices above are quoted a little bit incorrect. Garage is going to $12 Lot 3 to $9, Lot 2 to $7, Lot 1 to $6. Price is probably going to set May 14th. Newsok has an article with the new rates and details . if you have any questions please call the Parking office direct 405-316-3250 we are here to help with any questions you may have about the new premium parking and our other parking lots.

Hi my name is J.D I am an employee with ABM Parking here at Will Rogers World airport. Prices like stated above are going up, but the prices above are quoted a little bit incorrect. Garage is going to $12 Lot 3 to $9, Lot 2 to $7, Lot 1 to $6. Price is probably going to set May 14th. Newsok has an article with the new rates and details . if you have any questions please call the Parking office direct 405-316-3250 we are here to help with any questions you may have about the new premium parking and our other parking lots.

thanks

Anyone know what was up with this flight? Such a hard turn back to OKC. If medical, would AMA have been closer? 15280

We had a quick line of (weak) storms impact the arrival corridors in Denver, we had a few diversions as arrival rates were briefly reduced.

American will offer non-stop to Miami starting in December:

http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2019/Winter-is-Coming-Again-American-Airlines-Adds-Flights-to-the-South/default.aspx

^ already mentioned in the Commercial traffic thread. ...

Hey Josh, are there any plans to add a garage/parking lot status to the website or even just updates to the fly OKC twitter or FB. Now that it seems that we have pretty solid parking lot tracking it would be great to know what was full and open prior to heading to the airport.

Hey Josh, are there any plans to add a garage/parking lot status to the website or even just updates to the fly OKC twitter or FB. Now that it seems that we have pretty solid parking lot tracking it would be great to know what was full and open prior to heading to the airport.If this was Twitter or FB, I would like--no love--this post.

Due today to COTPA were proposal responses to an RFP where they are asking for an app to display parking spot availability downtown. Maybe the airport trust can get in on this action......

I went in on Wednesday and the garage was at 100%. There were still a few spots in the covered lot (which i used). It feels like the new garage was only about 1/2 the size it really needed to be.

I went in on Wednesday and the garage was at 100%. There were still a few spots in the covered lot (which i used). It feels like the new garage was only about 1/2 the size it really needed to be.

I flew out Tuesday at 6am and the garage was nearly filled. Summer travel season is in full heavy swing.