Will Rogers World Airport – OKC

Normally I love Will Roger’s Airport. This time going through I was disappointed though. I went through all the trouble to make sure I can go through the PRE-​TSA line when travelling. The PRE-​TSA line was down and they were giving people slips of PRE-​TSA tickets to go through the regular metal detector. When I went through the line I was told I didn’t need it but once it came down to the lines I had to go through all the normal procedures of the regular TSA lines. Even after showing active duty military ID. What a pain in the button.
Hopefully when I use this airport again in the future that won’t be the case and I will update this review when that happens.

OKC is actually a pretty small airport — and there are a few changes that they’ve implemented in the past couple of years. Some good — like a nicely decorated airport (a lot of tile work) — others bad, like the new car rental facility which buses you off airport grounds (used to be that you just walked across the street to the parking garage). There are NO FREAKING SIGNS directing you WHERE to return your rental. Just a nightmare which could be easily fixed by not installing so many glass tiles inside the airport and use that money to buy signs for the rental cars. TSA was also more strange than other airports — but this is Oklahoma. I don’t think OKC is the tourist Mecca for radical idealists — but they treat it that way. Lines move, but more suspicion than I’ve seen at SFO, ATL, NYC — -to me, it’s just Oklahoma City. It’s the rednecks like Timothy McVeigh that will get you here not someone in a Burkha. In fact, I think Muslims avoid OKC like bacon…

Wake up! Not bad for a small airport. Since the Brussels incident however, TSA is checking all orifices to make. Retain passenger are traveling within safety standards. So be prepared to get your pay downs and bend over and coughs out the way. It’s 5am and the lines are beginning to buckle. With the no liquid policy getting a cup of java or tea at this hour is quite ridiculous. The line is wrapped around a 50 yard radius and the people here seem grouchy without it. For such a country that poses freedom and security, I cannot remember a time when we were just at peace as a nation– even abroad, we are caught up in wars since 1492 where we have supposed interest or alleged threats from other cultures. But I can never remember me traveling to Texas, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts, and found our enemies waging war on US soil. Seems quite ridiculous when using common sense that we appear to be the aggressor, while in the meantime our own police departments nation wide are abusing their governmental authority. Beating down us citizens for minor traffic infractions, tazing our youth, choking and shooting our African American boys for no valid reason. Maybe TSA can redefine their roles by policing the police! On second thought, maybe not. Most of them are just as bad. Give a person a rope they think they’re a cowboy. What we need is the citizen of this country to come together in power and restructure this flawed design and false sense of security. If we can’t trust each other to pass thru the gates of an airport with dignity, then we have bigger issues to address. The problem is no one wants to confront the elephant in the room. The fabric of this nation is built on guilt and paranoia. The natives of this land before 1492 were trusting– who broke their trust… I’ll wait…
The natives of Africa, Australia, Central and South America were trusting with their resources when they were invaded upon with huge slave ships imposing millions of Africans into the fields one hug they were forced to work under cruel condition often resulting in Death– it appears that the wars we are fighting are based on the ones were are trying to hide.
I know I was writing about the comfort and security of this airport– it’s actually not bad at this hour, but when you really unmask the bullshit in the mirror the real threat we are chasing is hiding behind people that look like you and me. Sighs and thinks, just being honest.

It’s OK for it’s size, lines for security we’re fast, food options are limited, and staff was friendly.

We waited well over an hour just for our ONE CHECKED BAG. We know it wasn’t the airlines fault, because we flew them round trip and at our destination airport, our luggage was waiting on us when we got off the plane, however when returning, the total count as an hour and 27 minutes before ANYONES checked luggage started rolling off the carousel.
To add insult to injury, there were NO ASSOCIATES available to answer questions or query about the issue. Very unhappy experience, next time we will likely just drive to Dallas and fly out from there until Will Rogers staff gets this issue figured out.

Standard Midwest size airport. You can park at long term which has both overhang and open air parking, daily parking in the garage and hourly parking in the garage as well. Hourly parking is nice since it’s free as long as you exit the parking deck within 60 minutes of arrival. The underground tunnel connects the garage with the terminal. It’s a easy walk and it takes you directly to the ticket desks. Normally, going through the TSA security checkpoint lasts about 10 minutes with a long line. Once your in the terminal, you have various restaurants throughout the terminal. BTW, there is only 1 coffee stand outside of security area. Once you pass the security checkpoint, it’s really easy to find the gates. SWA has its gates right in front of the security checkpoint while United and most other airlines have their gates to your right past the coffee stand. Baggage claim is in the lower floor and the TV info screen will easily tell you where your bags are coming through. When you depart the airport and need a cab or airport taxi, baggage floor has them right outside.

Since this is my home airport, I may be a bit biased, but compared to many other smaller airports, Will Rogers has a great flow to it and a friendly appeal that you just don’t get everywhere else. TSA is even friendly and prompt in trying to get you through the lines as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A new addition I saw is the «Jet Set» areas where they apparently do live music sets at various times. Would love to catch that some time while traveling through.
Noticed they took down the glass pictures of famous Oklahomans, though. Really hoping they incorporate that somewhere else soon.
Not an over abundance of food and drink options, but just enough to cover the bases. Huge positive is the amount of plug ins here. Way more than even some international airports have (ahem, Denver)!!!

Wish I had more time to spend at this airport because there are some things I’d like to see. However, so far, it seems easy to navigate and isn’t far from Oklahoma University (15 – 20 min) and good eateries.

I fly in and out of this airport a few times a year with no problems. It is a small airport that is very easy to get around. Quick access to taxis, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Security is fast. The airport is clean with plenty of options for food and retail. The glass exterior gives passengers a great view of aircraft arriving and departing.

Lovely airport.
Easy access to parking and highways. Direct, in-​terminal rental cars, fast security, clean, plenty of retail options (for the size) and a beautiful glass exterior.
Even the TSA are friendly.

I didn’t spend much time there so my review isn’t comprehensive. The process of deplaning was smooth and finding my way around was a cinch. Everything seemed typical.
A typical amenity I had planned on, though, didn’t exist: public transportation. How can a metropolitan area airport not have a bus or a train? I had a hotel shuttle to take me to Norman but, otherwise, I had no wheels. I know that I could have take a cab, used Über, or rented a car but I hadn’t planned on that somewhat hefty expense for the few short hours I had built into my business trip to see the Memorial.
To the airport’s credit, two police officers, the info booth guy, and several staffers at rental cars desks were friendly.
No Memorial visit for me.

This is the only airport in Oklahoma I have been to so I can not compare it to any other airport in this state but I truly appreciate will Rogers when I go to other airports within the country due to the lack of line.
They have two security tsa gate and the one I always use is the one between southwest and delta and I feel this one is the less busy and less known one because I never have to wait longer than ten minutes. This is the only airport I feel comfortable coming an hour before my plane actually departs
However being a small airport there are limitations to where one can eat and one can watch tv and such. I also believe the wifi here is not free but I am not one hundred percent sure.
Traffic isn’t bad picking up or dropping off passengers so that’s another plus of this airport. This airport is very organized and it is very clean which is nice to look at. It kind of looks like incheon airport in Korea from the outside interior just a smaller one

This girl appreciates a smaller airport! $ 7 parking and the fastest security lines around. A few upgrades like proper water bottle dispensers at the fountains would be nice. Bathroom stalls that would accommodate a roller bag would be nice too. Never easy to climb over the toilet seat to get in and out.
Love to see new bar and food options making their debut. Garages are usually clean and rarely full. For someone who travels frequently for work, I love the smaller airports for their speed and ease!

What is up with your bathrooms? Why would you have plastic on the seating that rotates when a new ass sits on it? I’d rather just sit on the lid of a traditional toilet and wipe it down before doing my business. This was possibly the oddest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! Not to mention the rim of the seat is small and the size of the lid is the same size of what’s underneath the traditional toilet seat. This truly baffles me. You’re not being more hygienic by having the plastic…
The airport itself is okay to get through. Security wasn’t difficult, and honestly if you have yourself 30 minutes to get through security that would be more than enough time. They’re pretty straight forward compared to a lot of airports I’ve rolled through.
There are a lot of food options in the terminal. I think the prices are hiked up quite a bit even for airport standards, but for this being a smaller airport; I was surprised on how many options there were to be had.

Will Rogers reminds me John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA. It’s a pretty small airport and very easily one to navigate through. I arrived at 10:30 PM on a Friday night because I received a text from a friend the day before daring me to fly out to OKC to try out a new restaurant in Edmond, OK called ‘Covell Park’. Challenged accepted.
Anyway, I arrived pretty drunk off of my flight cause it’s free drinks in first class and I took full advantage. I think I’m the first person in history to be cut off by a flight attendant. It wasn’t because I was belligerent. It was because I had 8 Jack N Coke and they were doubles shots. What does that have to do with the airport review? Well, I was pretty buzzed and half asleep STILL able to find my way to the arrival pick up area. Hence, the airport is pretty easy to navigate through.
Overall, it’s a pretty decent airport. The staff are nice, it’s easy to get around and the convenience of the rental drop off makes it okay in my book.

This is a perfectly fine small airport. The security lines are short, just like the terminal. Although there are minimal dining options, you are welcome to take a load off at the EA Sports Clothing Store, or the Route 66 Diner.
It’s folksy!

Overall, this is a nice, but small airport. The security lines are really easy to get through. They also have pre-​check, which you don’t need with the short lines but if you do have it, you can save even more time by keeping on your shoes and your laptop in your bag. The security folks have always been nice too.
The dining options, however, aren’t very good. There is a Sonic, Schlotzsky’s deli, Salt Lick BBQ, Moe’s Southwest Grill and a Coffee Bean. There is a bar too, but I don’t think it serves food. There is also another restaurant with an express line past the coffee bean, but that’s it.
One tip is that the coffee bean has a honor system coffee line in the morning. It’s $ 3 cash so bring cash if you’re interested.

AIRPORT IS HUGE!
Is what someone from a tiny town might say, however, compared to a larger airport, it’s borrrring. If you’re here on a layover, bring something to do. There’s an airport bar (whew) and a few food options, which are generally overpriced. The Sonic was a huge let down and had maybe 10 items total compared to the normal standalone Sonic locations. Other food options were blah at best. At least I could find a plug waiting for our plane!
Overall, this might be a decent small sized airport, but I would not fly through here again, as the amount of flights are meager if you’re stuck here.

If you live locally and are flying out of OKC, hit a fast food place or sandwich shop on your way to the airport, make your way through a super short security line, and eat inside the terminal while laughing that others are secretly jealous about your tasty food. The food options here are so terrible you’ll want to cry from the quality and $$$ you’ll spend on it!
Big stars for how fast it takes to get through Will Rogers, minus a star that these yucky eating establishments keep making bank here.

This is a single terminal airport but you have a good selection of airlines that fly in and out of it. There’s a few little shops and maybe 5 restaurants to choose from. For you starbucks addicts there is a starbucks!
The security checkpoint has only two lanes open at a time so on busy days you’ll have to wait a little bit.
Overall this is a decent airport to fly in and out of. It’s small but has pretty much all the necessities you need before catching a flight.