Three new stores now open in OAK’s Terminal 1

Roll East, Oakland Supply Co., and Lake Merritt Essentials open at Oakland Airport Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2025: Three new locally-themed retail stores have recently opened at Oakland Airport (OAK) as the airport continues to roll out its refreshed retail program. The new stores include Roll East, Oakland Supply Co., and Lake Merritt Essentials, […]

Oakland Airport launches advertising campaign in support of Mexico service

OAK is an easy and convenient gateway between Mexico and Northern California Oakland, Calif. – June 17, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) has launched a new marketing campaign, “La Bahía,” in partnership with Visit Oakland and Visit Berkeley to promote its nonstop Mexico service. The campaign is a multi-channel digital marketing program aimed at building brand […]

Proposed Passenger Facility Charge (“PFC”) Application #18, Public Notice

Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Oakland, Calif. – May 20, 2025: The Port of Oakland (the “Port”), owner and operator of the Oakland Airport (the “Airport”), has determined the need to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) a Passenger Facility Change (“PFC”) Application to impose and to concurrently use PFC revenue to fund, […]

Oakland Airport commissions first electric buses

Important step towards all-electric parking shuttle fleet at OAK Oakland, Calif. – May 16, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) is introducing its first battery electric shuttle buses to its parking shuttle fleet. Five electric buses, sourced from RIDE, are entering service and will serve passenger and employee parking lots at the airport. “We celebrate the introduction […]

Oakland Airport completes Terminal 1 check-in modernization

Departing passengers at OAK greeted by a refresh of 1962 terminal facility (Photo Credit: Jim Simmons Photography) Oakland, Calif. – May 5, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) has completed construction on its Terminal 1 Check-In Counter Replacement Project. The renovated Terminal 1 check-in lobby has a fresh new look for departing passengers at OAK. The refreshed […]

TSA reminds Bay Area residents about REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025

Travelers encouraged to review types of photo ID accepted by TSA Oakland, Calif. – April 25, 2025: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today reminded the public that starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need to have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license, instruction permit or identification […]

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announces partnership with Oakland Airport

Partnership designed to bring the magic of live theatre to travelers and deepen Berkeley Rep and Oakland Airport’s connection with East Bay residents and visitors  Oakland, Calif. – March 31, 2025: Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) announced a new partnership with Oakland Airport (OAK). Through this collaboration, Berkeley Rep and Oakland Airport will create opportunities […]

Two new stores open in OAK’s Terminal 1

Little Main St. and Oakland Duty free are the third and fourth new airport stores  Oakland, Calif. – March 28, 2025: This month, two new stores have opened for business in Terminal 1 at Oakland Airport (OAK). The new stores include Little Main St. @ OAK and Oakland Duty Free. These are the third and fourth […]

Oakland Airport hosts Boys and Girls Club Oakland Aviation Day

Youth from Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda enjoyed hands-on aviation learning experiences  Oakland, Calif. – March 25, 2025: The Port of Oakland recently hosted its annual Oakland Aviation Day event at Oakland Airport (OAK). The event is a hands-on field trip designed to expose teens to a wide variety of careers in aviation. Participants included youth […]

Volaris holds inaugural flight to Los Cabos at OAK

First ever Volaris service from U.S. to Baja California beaches starts today  Spanish version available below. EVENT PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE. Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2025: Today, Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, began operating their new daily nonstop flights to Los Cabos (SJD) at Oakland Airport (OAK). The destination is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s […]