Will Rogers World Airport

[Zuplar]

I feel like I remember them having more of a plan of retail, but I'm sure that's changed. I'm guessing the little area around 89th is going to be retail as well? Any idea if there are any near plans to add anything or they are just continuing to slow play it?

Thanks for the update.

[Snowman]

I feel like I remember them having more of a plan of retail, but I'm sure that's changed. I'm guessing the little area around 89th is going to be retail as well? Any idea if there are any near plans to add anything or they are just continuing to slow play it?

Thanks for the update.

That is pretty similar with some of the earlier plans



Though it would not be a shock if things have changed either if their has been some combination of more interest from aviation companies than expected or less interest from retailers (which in general have not been doing nearly as much expansion in the last decade as prior and have plenty of options/subsidies in more established retail centers).

[macfoucin]

I feel like the map in post #1073 is misleading where it shows I-44 SB is to Norman. Would anyone actually take this road to get to Norman? I think it should say to Lawton.

[Zuplar]

I feel like the map in post #1073 is misleading where it shows I-44 SB is to Norman. Would anyone actually take this road to get to Norman? I think it should say to Lawton.

I thought the same thing. I was actually thinking Newcastle would be the most correct since it's the first town you come across that isn't OKC, but if you are doing major cities then yeah Lawton.

[stile99]

Answering that question TODAY...no, you probably wouldn't take I-44 to Norman. That said, I do know more than a handful of people who do indeed take that route.

But let's put a pin in that for now and answer it a few years down the line when the turnpike expansion is built. Yes, a good number of people will still take I-240 to I-35, but you'll also seen an impressive rise in the number of people who take I-44 to Highway 9. If the great greedy turnpike organization can reign in the ever-increasing fees, a lot of people are going to decide it's worth the money to avoid the traffic.

[Snowman]

I feel like the map in post #1073 is misleading where it shows I-44 SB is to Norman. Would anyone actually take this road to get to Norman? I think it should say to Lawton.

While using one of the actual signed control city does makes more sense, I guess for people at this part of the airport during the worst of rush hour I44 south -> 62 south -> 9 east could be a reasonable alternate route to Norman

Answering that question TODAY...no, you probably wouldn't take I-44 to Norman. That said, I do know more than a handful of people who do indeed take that route.

But let's put a pin in that for now and answer it a few years down the line when the turnpike expansion is built. Yes, a good number of people will still take I-240 to I-35, but you'll also seen an impressive rise in the number of people who take I-44 to Highway 9. If the great greedy turnpike organization can reign in the ever-increasing fees, a lot of people are going to decide it's worth the money to avoid the traffic.

The only section of the turnpike extension connects the turnpike to the end of the 152 freeway spur in the legislation that was passed, so seemingly will take another round of expansion that is probably at least 20-30 years off, though some concepts they floated a long way back did imply they had an interest to eventually run the turnpike south of the airport and connect it near where flood road branches off.

[DelCamino]

Does anyone (maybe Josh Ryan) have information/update on the airport expansion project?

[Josh Ryan]

Does anyone (maybe Josh Ryan) have information/update on the airport expansion project?

95% construction docs have been submitted and are being reviewed. The target is still to go out for contractor bids in October. Once bids are in, we still have to sell revenue bonds before construction can take place. That is anticipated in the 1st Quarter of 2018. Hoping to start construction in 2nd Quarter of 2018.

[Josh Ryan]

I feel like the map in post #1073 is misleading where it shows I-44 SB is to Norman. Would anyone actually take this road to get to Norman? I think it should say to Lawton.

Never really thought about that. We have so many co-workers, living in Moore and Norman, who use I-44 to avoid I-35, I never saw this as incorrect. Good point. You may see that get edited... soon.

[DelCamino]

95% construction docs have been submitted and are being reviewed. The target is still to go out for contractor bids in October. Once bids are in, we still have to sell revenue bonds before construction can take place. That is anticipated in the 1st Quarter of 2018. Hoping to start construction in 2nd Quarter of 2018.

Thanks Josh.

[Josh Ryan]

I feel like I remember them having more of a plan of retail, but I'm sure that's changed. I'm guessing the little area around 89th is going to be retail as well? Any idea if there are any near plans to add anything or they are just continuing to slow play it?

Thanks for the update.

The plan has always been to focus on aviation related development first. The development may seem slow because not as many developers, businesses are willing to take on the requirements of developing on airport land. It is a different animal to build out here. We are currently looking for someone who could help interested developers on a full-time basis: https://www.governmentjobs.com/caree...ortunitiesJobs

[Pete]

Never really thought about that. We have so many co-workers, living in Moore and Norman, who use I-44 to avoid I-35, I never saw this as incorrect. Good point. You may see that get edited... soon.

Josh, really appreciate the job you do!

[Josh Ryan]

Is this an updated map? I feel I haven't seen it before with the lariat landing stuff. Just curious if they decided to make changes since the other side of the highway has started to take off.

Also what do they mean by strategic reserve?

Not a lot of secrets or magic here. Just holding onto it in case there is interest from a larger development, corporation, etc. that needs a big chunk of land.

[Josh Ryan]

Got it changed on social and new website, thanks for the feedback.

[macfoucin]

Got it changed on social and new website, thanks for the feedback.

Thanks Josh

[Zuplar]

Good info Josh.

Thanks for the responses.

[OUman]

New website looks great! Way better.

[Josh Ryan]

New website looks great! Way better.

Thank you. Please let me know if you see anything that needs editing. Had someone write me this morning about an edit we overlooked on the nonstop map.

Also, let me know if you find the route mapper tool useful: https://flyokc.com/route-mapper

[catch22]

Thank you. Please let me know if you see anything that needs editing. Had someone write me this morning about an edit we overlooked on the nonstop map.

Also, let me know if you find the route mapper tool useful: https://flyokc.com/route-mapper

On the interactive terminal map, baggage claim 2 and 3's hover over info doesn't correlate with the legend on the right.

[Celebrator]

Thank you. Please let me know if you see anything that needs editing. Had someone write me this morning about an edit we overlooked on the nonstop map.

Also, let me know if you find the route mapper tool useful: https://flyokc.com/route-mapper

The route mapper is unique, not something I have seen on other airport sites. For inexperienced travelers it might be helpful, I suppose. Most people are either searching though for the CHEAPEST fare or they are frequent flyers and know what airline they are going to use and therefore know what route they are going to have to take (likely via a familiar hub) and so would not need to use this tool. I personally would not use it, but I am an avgeek and already know the info. I do like it as a unique information tool. The map showing non-stop routes I think, while less interactive, is actually more helpful overall.

[Celebrator]

Also, what was the thought behind the search bar being front and center on the homepage? Was that user feedback-driven? Never seen that before on an airport website.

[Josh Ryan]

On the interactive terminal map, baggage claim 2 and 3's hover over info doesn't correlate with the legend on the right.

Edit has been made, thanks.

[Josh Ryan]

Also, what was the thought behind the search bar being front and center on the homepage? Was that user feedback-driven? Never seen that before on an airport website.

That was an important part of making the site more search based. We wanted the bar to be obvious and easy to use (large). We are hoping that it makes it easier for users to find and to find exactly what they are looking for. The motivation was to make it feel like they've landed on a search engine dedicated to traveling at OKC.

[Josh Ryan]

The route mapper is unique, not something I have seen on other airport sites. For inexperienced travelers it might be helpful, I suppose. Most people are either searching though for the CHEAPEST fare or they are frequent flyers and know what airline they are going to use and therefore know what route they are going to have to take (likely via a familiar hub) and so would not need to use this tool. I personally would not use it, but I am an avgeek and already know the info. I do like it as a unique information tool. The map showing non-stop routes I think, while less interactive, is actually more helpful overall.

Both the prominence of the nonstop route information and the addition of the route mapper came from survey responses we have had and questions from travelers. We often inform people about nonstops that they don't know exist and help people to find routes/airlines to use for specific destinations. We're hoping the route mapper tool can help some of that.

[Zuplar]

I like the idea of a search bar. When they work well, I find that I get where I want to be much quicker.

As far as non-stop flights, I tend to look at vacationing somewhere that has a direct flight, so I know I'll use the route mapper in the future.