Airport

Port of Oakland to invest, renew and grow green

February 4, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 4, 2022: With national attention focused on the supply chain, infrastructure investment and jobs, it is time for the Port of Oakland to invest in a renewed, smart and zero-emissions port. That was Executive Director Danny Wan’s message this week at his annual State of the Port address. “The theme for… Read More

OAK Airport reports steady passenger levels for November 2021

January 12, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – January 12, 2022: In November 2021, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) reached 76.9% of pre-pandemic levels. Air cargo at Oakland International Airport was up 2.3 percent compared to November 2020. November 2021 Passenger and Cargo Statistics Oakland International Airport saw 820,305 total passengers in November 2021. This represents a 76.9 percent return… Read More

OAK receives $15.4 million from federal infrastructure bill

December 30, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 30, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive $15.4 million from the Department of Transportation as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress last month. These funds will be used for projects related to environmental sustainability, passenger amenities and security upgrades. OAK is working closely with Federal… Read More

Oakland International Airport is prepared for a busy winter holiday season

December 21, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: Airport officials anticipate nearly 370,000 passengers will use the airport between December 23rd and January 2nd. Based upon current trends and the number of scheduled seats, OAK expects to reach 90% of 2019 passenger levels for the same period. It expects nearly three times as many passengers as seen during the same… Read More

Port of Oakland names 13-year vet as new Port Attorney

Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: A veteran lawyer involved in every major Port of Oakland project over the last 13 years has been named Port Attorney. The Port appointed Mary Richardson, effective December 31, 2021, to succeed Michele Heffes who’s retiring. This appointment was made during last Thursday’s regular Board meeting. Ms. Richardson, who… Read More

Oakland International Airport reports 8.3% increase in passengers for October 2021

December 17, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2021: Oakland International Airport, the second busiest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, reports passenger and cargo traffic for October 2021. In October 2021, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 8.3 percent from what was reported for September 2021. Air cargo at Oakland International Airport was up 3.5 percent compared to October 2020.   October 2021 Passenger and Cargo Statistics    Oakland International Airport saw 825,833 total passengers in October 2021, up 8.3 percent… Read More

‘Philadelphia Freedom’ for the East Bay as Spirit Airlines adds OAK daily nonstop

December 7, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 7, 2021: The Port of Oakland is proud to announce that beginning May 18, 2022, Spirit Airlines will commence nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) allowing the over 700 East Bay travelers that make the trip on a typical day to Fly the East Bay Way. Philadelphia… Read More

Thanksgiving passenger totals at OAK more than double last year’s traffic

November 30, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – November 30, 2021: Oakland International Airport welcomed travelers for the Thanksgiving holiday last week, nearly reaching pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels based on reported security checkpoint throughput. For Thanksgiving 2021 (between Friday, November 19th and Sunday, November 28th), over 148,000 passengers departed from Oakland International Airport. This is over 2.5 times the number of passengers… Read More

Oakland Airport offers easy and affordable parking options for the holidays

November 23, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – November 23, 2021: Oakland International Airport expects plenty of parking to be available for passengers in its four parking lots throughout this upcoming holiday season. “Travelers that plan to fly from Oakland International Airport for the holidays will have plenty of options for parking at the airport this season,” says Bryant L. Francis,… Read More

Oakland International Airport ready for a busy Thanksgiving travel period

November 17, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – November 17, 2021: Oakland International Airport expects nearly 170,000 passengers to travel through the airport during the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday period.  Between Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday November 28th, OAK anticipates hosting approximately twice as many travelers as it did during Thanksgiving weekend 2020. The weekend should reach approximately 80% of Thanksgiving 2019 passenger traffic, which was prior to the start of the pandemic.  “We are ready to welcome far more… Read More