Will Rogers World Airport

Will Rogers World Airport is located about 6 miles from downtown Oklahoma City. The airport serves 12 major airlines, as well as their affiliates. The airport sees around 4 million passengers every year and makes connections to destinations all through the United States and Canada. The airport has many facilities for business travelers and the disabled and there is a wide variety of shopping and eating options. There are many transportation options at the airport that travel to Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. The airport is not very large and it is easy to navigate around.

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Will Rogers World Airport has one terminal building, which serves many of the major domestic airlines. The one terminal building is divided into different levels, as the Baggage Claim is located on the ground level, the Ticketing and Departure area is on the second floor, and airport administration offices and other facilities are located on the top floor. The departures at Will Rogers World Airport are handled by the two concourses in the terminal building, which are the West and Central concourses. Recent renovations have been completed and the one terminal now has 17 gates and more facilities. The Baggage Claim area was also expanded during the renovation to keep up with the passenger demands. There is another phase of renovations in the works, which will add another concourse and 8 more gates. Before the renovations one of the main complaints by passengers was the lack of shopping and eating option. This is now not the case as many shops and eating establishments have been added with the recently finished renovations at the airport.

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Will Rogers World Airport is easy to get to, as there are two interstate highways near the airport and is close to downtown Oklahoma City. Just east of the airport is the north and south running I-44 interstate right next to South Portland Avenue. To the north of the airport SW 54th Street is right next to the airport and leads to Terminal Drive, which is just off Airport Road and South Meridian Avenue. Oklahoma City can become congested during the morning and last afternoon rush hours so you should give yourself enough time to get to the airport when driving at these times.

To get to the airport from the north drive south on the I-35 interstate, US-77 Highway, or US-74 Highway and then join the I-44 interstate south and west and take the Airport Road exit (166B). Drive for about 1 mile and turn left onto South Meridian Avenue and continue driving until you reach the terminal.

To get to the airport from the south drive north on the I-44 interstate and take exit 116A heading west to SW 54th Street. After about 1 mile turn left onto South Meridian Avenue and continue driving until you reach the terminal.

To get to the airport form the east drive on Interstate I-240 and merge to the I-44 taking the 116A exit onto SW 54th Street. Turn left onto South Meridian Avenue and continue driving until you reach the terminal.

To get the to the airport from the west take the I-40 interstate heading towards Oklahoma City. Then take the 144 exit south onto South MacArthur Blvd. Take a left onto Airport Road and then a right onto South Meridian Avenue and continue driving until you reach the terminal.

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There are many transportation options at Will Rogers World Airport. Getting to Oklahoma City from the airport is easy because it is only 6 miles away. The transportation options at the airport include public buses, public vans, hotel shuttles, taxis, and limousine services.

Buses are least expensive travel options from the airport to get to Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. This local bus service is the Oklahoma City Metro Transit bus service. There are daily bus services to various parts of the city directly from the airport. There is the Jefferson Bus Company that travels to Lawton, Oklahoma and Wichita Falls Kansas. You can catch the buses from the Transportation Plaza, which is located just outside the Baggage Claim area.

There are also public vans that can meet your flights and take you to destinations around Oklahoma City. These public vans must be booked beforehand. The private shuttles that are available form the airport are the Airport Express, Metro Express, and the Marriot at the NCED. These shuttle services can be booked in advance and offer you door-to-door service from the airport.

Many of the hotels that are located near the airport, as well as some in Oklahoma City, offer courtesy shuttle buses. You should check with your hotel you are staying at beforehand to see if these shuttle buses are available. You can also get this information at the Traveler's Aid Information Desk, which is located in the Baggage Claim area.

There are many taxis available at the airport that can take you to Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. The taxis can be caught from the Transportation Plaza, which is just outside the Baggage Claim area. The main taxis that service the airport are Yellow Cab, Checker Cab, and A-1 Taxi Service. The fares for the taxis are posted inside of the taxis but it is a good idea to get the fare amount to your destination from the driver ahead of time to avoid any misunderstandings.

The airport is served by several limousine services. All of the limousine services operate from Transportation Plaza. There are a few of the limousine service desks in the Baggage Claim Area.

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Will Rogers World Airport has many facilities available for passengers and guests. The Traveler's Aid Information Desk is located in the Baggage Claim area and they can give you tourist information, directions, hotel options, transportation options, and up to date flight departure and arrival times. There is also an information desk located on the second floor Departure area. The telephone number for the information desks at the airport is (+1) 405 680 3271. There are public telephones on each floor of the terminal as well as ATM machines near the ticket counters on the second floor. There are three conference rooms at the airport and a VIP room on the third floor. There are fax machines, Internet access points, photocopying machines, spread throughout the airport. In the Arrivals area there is a shoeshine stand, a nursery, and a first aid service. The airport is well equipped to handle the disabled, as there are special elevators and toilets available. There is a TDD Telephone looted at the Traveler's Aid Information Desk. There is also a special transportation option for the disabled through the MedRide/Airport Express. If any disabled traveler has special needs they should contact the Travelers Aid Information Desk.

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There is a wide range of shopping and eating options at Will Rogers World Airport. There are specialty shops, newsstands, and retail shops at the airport. There is also a duty free shopping area where you can purchase tax-free goods. Some of the shops at the airport include Oklahoma Marketplace, CNBC News, Capital City Travelmart, The Big 12 Conference Shop, and The Paradies Shop. There are also many places to get food and drink at the airport. Many of the eating and drinking establishments are located on the second floor and in both concourses. There are snack bars, fast food stands, restaurants, and a few vending machines that are spread throughout the airport. Just a few of the eating and drinking options are Schlotsky's, Sbarro, Sonic, McDonalds, and Starbucks. The newsstands at the airport also sell a wide variety if snacks.

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Will Rogers World Airport offers many options for parking. There is a pick-up and drop-off area right in front of the Arrivals and Departures area where people can wait in their cars for 10 minutes. There are garages with hourly rates right outside the terminal building, which is also where there is long-term parking areas are located. Currently there are 5,500 parking spaces at the airport but there are plans to build more parking areas with upcoming expansion plans. You can pay for car parking by cash, check, or credit cards as you exit from the parking areas.

Right outside the terminal at the airport there is the hourly parking garage. There is direct access to the terminal with walkways. Parking is paid by the hour and unless your stay is very short it can be one of the more expensive parking options. You can park for long stays and the first hour of parking in this parking garage is free.

Just to the north of the hourly parking garage is the daily parking garage. This is a 5 story parking facility that has elevators on each level. The garage's lower level is linked to the terminal building by an underground travelator.

The least expensive long term parking option at the airport are the two surface parking garages that are on each side of the daily parking garage. The west long-term garage is covered. There are courtesy shuttles that run regularly that can take you to the terminal form these parking areas.

Each of the parking areas at Will Rogers World Airport have parking spaces for the disabled. There are shuttle buses, which are wheelchair accessible, from the long-term parking areas to the terminal. There are also designated parking spaces that are at the drop off area just outside the entrance of the terminal. If disabled travelers need any special assistance with parking there are porters available. It is recommended that if disabled travelers need this assistance they should contact the airport's information desks prior to arrival.

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There are many hotels that are near Will Rogers World Airport. The best nearby hotel for business travelers is the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, which is very near the terminal building at the airport and located on the grounds of the airport itself. There are quite a few hotels along Meridian Avenue just to the north of the airport. Many of the hotels that are close to the airport offer courtesy shuttle buses. Check with your accommodations to see if this shuttle bus service is available. The hotels that are within three miles of the airport are the aforementioned Four Points by Sheraton OKC Airport, Hampton Inn OKC Airport Hotel, Sleep Inn Oklahoma City Hotel, Clarion Hotel Airport, Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, and Holiday Inn OKC Airport Hotel.

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There are many accommodation options in Oklahoma City, which is very close to Will Rogers World Airport. The Downtown district of the city, which locals call "Bricktown", is where there are many reasonably priced hotels. This area also has many restaurants, clubs, bars, and live music venues. Many of the buildings date back to the late 19th century. The Capitol Hill Main Street District is the Latino area of the city and there are many great Mexican food restaurants. There are many affordable hotels in this area. The Asia district is just what the name implies as it is the area of Oklahoma City where much of the city's Asian community lives. There are great authentic Asian restaurants in the area, as well as many accommodation options, many of which are close to Classen Boulevard. Many modern hotels, B&B's, and guesthouses are located in the historic Paseo Arts District. There is a Spanish flavor to this area just on the northern edge of Oklahoma City and there is great shopping all around. Many of the cheaper hotels in Oklahoma City can be found in the Stockyards City area. There are many old buildings in this area and if you are looking for the best steak in the city this is the place to be.

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