๐บ๐ธ Oklahoma City, United States of America
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) operates from a single three-level terminal building efficiently divided into West Concourse (Gates 1-12) and Central Concourse (Gates 14-24), totaling 17 gates. Located 6 miles southwest of downtown Oklahoma City, the airport handles approximately 150 daily departures and arrivals to over 30 nonstop destinations across the United States and Mexico.
The terminal's ground level houses ticketing and two separate baggage claim areas: Area 1 serves Delta, Southwest, and United, while Area 2 handles American, Frontier, and Allegiant passengers. Security screening is centralized on the second level with TSA PreCheck available, leading to both concourses where passengers can move freely between gates. At 1,295 feet elevation covering 8,081 acres, the airport operates five runways including two parallel 9,800-foot concrete runways (17L/35R and 17R/35L), a 7,800-foot crosswind runway (13/31), and a shorter 3,079-foot VFR-only runway (18/36) primarily serving the Air National Guard.
As Oklahoma's primary commercial airport, OKC serves as a significant presence for Southwest Airlines, which operates over 40 daily flights and maintains one of its largest customer service centers on the airport grounds. American Airlines leads with over 50 daily flights, while Delta provides over 30 daily connections. The airport's civil-military designation reflects its shared use with the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 137th Special Operations Wing.
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is conveniently located 6 miles southwest of downtown Oklahoma City with straightforward ground transportation options. Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft operate from designated pickup zones on the ground level near baggage claim, with typical fares of $20-30 to downtown and $25-35 to the northern suburbs. Six rental car companies operate on-site from the ground level: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Payless. For military personnel, Tinker Air Force Base is 15 miles southeast, about a 20-minute drive.
The EMBARK Route 11 public bus provides economical service to downtown for $1. 75, though it runs limited hours and requires a walk from the terminal to the bus stop on Meridian Avenue. Traditional taxis are available at the ground transportation area with similar pricing. The rental car facility is integrated into the terminal, eliminating the need for shuttles. Allow 60-90 minutes before departure for domestic flights, as morning rush (6-8 AM) and afternoon (3-5 PM) can create longer security lines.
Most travelers opt for more convenient alternatives. The airport maintains both short-term parking directly across from the terminal ($3/hour, $24/day) and long-term economy lots ($2/hour, $10/day) with free shuttle service running every 5-10 minutes. Downtown hotels are 10-15 minutes away via I-44 or I-40, while Bricktown entertainment district is approximately 20 minutes.
โข Park in hourly garage first hour free for quick pickups.
โข TSA PreCheck available at main checkpoint at this airport.
โข Southwest has dedicated kiosks in West Concourse at this airport.
โข Admiral Club and USO lounge available for eligible travelers.
โข Terminal restaurants close early - limited options after 8 PM.
โข Free WiFi throughout terminal, no registration required available.
Minimum domestic connection:
35 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
60 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources