Will Rogers World Airport

[mugofbeer]

That entertainment generates revenue for the airport. Landing fees don't fully support and the oil wells won't be there forever. Some large airports practically have shopping malls in them for the revenue generation.

[Jeepnokc]

They do have live music at the airport occasionally. Would be nice to have something like a McD's where you could grab something to take on the flight with you. Especially in the morning when you are rushing to get to airport and get through security and then are waiting. The breakfast options are weak...especially since Sonic closed. Easy handy food to grab and go and easy to eat on a plane without mess.

[OKCbyTRANSFER]

I'm not one to eat at McD's, but I'll admit to grabbing something at a few airports when necessary.

[Pete]

A public hearing has been set for 9/18 at 10AM in council chambers to educate the public on the proposed issuance of bonds for expansion and improvements to WRWA in an amount not to exceed $115 million:

Public hearing pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to receive comments regarding the potential issuance of revenue bonds or notes pursuant to a plan of finance in one or more series in an amount not to exceed $115,000,000 by the Issuer, for the purpose of (i) financing the planning, design, engineering, implementation, development and construction costs associated with the expansion and improvements to the existing terminal at Will Rogers World Airport located at 7100 Terminal Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, owned and operated by the Issuer; (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund, if necessary, (iii) funding any related capitalized interest, and (iv) paying costs of issuance relating thereto. The Bonds will be named “Oklahoma City Airport Trust Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Thirty-Third Series” or such other name or with such other series or sub-series designations as deemed appropriate by the Issuer.

The Project consists of the expansion of the existing passenger terminal at Will Rogers World Airport and will include construction of a new centralized security screening area, new airplane gates, a family reunification area, as well as related infrastructure.

[HOT ROD]

one other thing that can be done is to expand the lower floor out a few feet increasing the building footprint. This may be a longer term idea but I do think OKC should increase revenue opportunities beyond the expansion as it makes the airport attractive and if vibrant then that makes a very good first and last impression of the city itself.

I do agree we should wait for the current expansion but I think there are ideas like my concourse one that could be done concurrently and likely might not see any resisance from Cool Greens. ..

[brianinok]

Great experience at WRWA this past weekend, weekend after Labor Day. Parking garage was full except for roof, which was fine as no storms were forecast-- just rain. Quick and easy security and baggage claim. Will be glad to see the expansion get started as clearly everything was busy.

One item I thought could be improved for favorable impressions: I could hear the lights buzzing the whole time in the concourse area (we were in the Delta gate area this time). I don't know if they are fluorescent, but many lights were buzzing. Once you noticed it, you couldn't un-notice it. Maybe the airport should look at converting to all-LED lighting. Much better lighting overall anyway.

[jedicurt]

Great experience at WRWA this past weekend, weekend after Labor Day. Parking garage was full except for roof, which was fine as no storms were forecast-- just rain. Quick and easy security and baggage claim. Will be glad to see the expansion get started as clearly everything was busy.

One item I thought could be improved for favorable impressions: I could hear the lights buzzing the whole time in the concourse area (we were in the Delta gate area this time). I don't know if they are fluorescent, but many lights were buzzing. Once you noticed it, you couldn't un-notice it. Maybe the airport should look at converting to all-LED lighting. Much better lighting overall anyway.

i have experienced the buzzing as well.. and i don't know if it's also just bad acoustics in the Delta gate area because this is the only time it was really that noticeable to me. down near the AA Gates i had to actually try and listen to the buzzing to hear it

[brianinok]

A friend of mine on Facebook but did not actually tag the airport, that at 4:10 his morning and 20 minutes before boarding his flight there were no open shops, restaurants, and no available coffee anywhere in the airport. I thought this could be useful to Josh.

[d-usa]

St the airport right now and eating a Tucker’s burger. I don’t know if there is no actual Tucker’s staff to do quality control, but this burger is worlds apart from any Tucker’s burger I’ve had in the past. The meat feels old and dry, which is impressive considering they have only served lunch for 20 minutes. Tiny amount of onions on it, and the cheese isn’t melting. The bun is hard and crusty as well.

[d-usa]

Wife wanted some Cinnabon for a snack, and most of the things on the menu that are displayed are not available for purchase. Only options are classic and mini cinnamon buns..

[jedicurt]

St the airport right now and eating a Tucker’s burger. I don’t know if there is no actual Tucker’s staff to do quality control, but this burger is worlds apart from any Tucker’s burger I’ve had in the past. The meat feels old and dry, which is impressive considering they have only served lunch for 20 minutes. Tiny amount of onions on it, and the cheese isn’t melting. The bun is hard and crusty as well.

really... that's disappointing... i was there last friday for lunch and it was perfectly fine.

[d-usa]

That’s the main reason I went for Tucker’s, out of all the chain options they are usually the most consistent.

[Mel]

Sounds like the food has gotten a bit better in recent times. When I first worked out there, the only place to eat was a dark, dingy Sky Chef Cafeteria. They would measure your side dishes and it was funny to watch them take 5 Green beans out of your little bowel to make weight. Good times.

[d-usa]

Arrived at the airport from Dallas, and everything looks closed.

[catch22]

Sounds like the food has gotten a bit better in recent times. When I first worked out there, the only place to eat was a dark, dingy Sky Chef Cafeteria. They would measure your side dishes and it was funny to watch them take 5 Green beans out of your little bowel to make weight. Good times.

Please tell me that was a typo and they removed the green beans from your bowl and not bowels. If it’s the latter I can certainly see why they changed the concept.

[hoya]

Please tell me that was a typo and they removed the green beans from your bowl and not bowels. If it’s the latter I can certainly see why they changed the concept.

Post of the day, really.

[Buffalo Bill]

The Southwest flight to National is a huge get. Started yesterday (I think)

[Eddie1]

Inexpensive too, we are on that flight near end of Nov. Love it.

[David]

Oh man, that would have been useful about a dozen years back when I lived in DC but needed to occasionally visit family in Oklahoma.

[Laramie]

Will Rogers World Airport surpasses record by 415,000 travelers

Travelers wait in November to board flights out of Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. [Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman Archives]


Will Rogers World Airport broke the 4 million mark in 2018 while achieving its second-consecutive record-setting year for passenger traffic, airport officials announced this week.

A total of 4,341,159 passengers passed through the airport last year, outpacing the previous record set in 2017 by 415,801 travelers. That's an increase of more than 10 percent.

"We're pleased to see the significant growth and continued growth at the airport," said Karen Carney, an airport spokeswoman. " ... It's a reflection on our community and what's happening here and the economy and a lot of the good things that are happening like the streetcar and the convention center...

Oklahoman,
Saturday, January 12, 2019 | by Darla Slipke: https://www.oklahoman.com/will-roger...rticle/5620066

[no1cub17]

Wife wanted some Cinnabon for a snack, and most of the things on the menu that are displayed are not available for purchase. Only options are classic and mini cinnamon buns..

I've found that to be the case at other Cinnabons too (no, I'm not addicted to cinnamon rolls). At this point I'm just going to assume it's their business model - make it seem like they have a variety of products when in reality they have one. At least it's good. And at least the Cinnabon here is open at 6 AM.

[mugofbeer]

I was curious where the increase in passenger traffic puts WRWA among US airports and note most records show only enplanment numbers. Am l correct to assume the 4.33 million is roughly double the enplanment number?

[catch22]

Enplanements are used for several reasona but an important one is that the airport collects PFC revenue based on enplanements and not deplaeents. Your total is approximately correct.

[HOT ROD]

ya, interested to see how WRWA compares to TUL, ICT, LIT but also ABQ and OMA.

IIRC, OMA was at 4.6m for the longest - are they growing as well or are we closing in on them?

[jonny d]

ya, interested to see how WRWA compares to TUL, ICT, LIT but also ABQ and OMA.

IIRC, OMA was at 4.6m for the longest - are they growing as well or are we closing in on them?

OKC & OMA aren't fair comparisons. Omaha is the only game in the state. OKC has TUL 2 hours away.