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Bay Area's alternative gateway serving Oakland and beyond.
Opened
1927
Location
Oakland, United States
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is a major commercial airport located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in Oakland, California. It serves as an important alternative to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), offering shorter security lines and easier access for many East Bay travelers.
The airport has two runways and handles both domestic and limited international flights. Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at OAK, using it as a focus city. The airport is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland.
OAK was rebranded as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport in 2023, reflecting its regional identity and proximity to San Francisco. It has historically served budget and leisure travelers and remains a key facility in the multi-airport Bay Area system.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected landside, with gates serving both domestic and limited international operations.
Getting to & from
OAK is served by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) via the OAK connector shuttle to the Coliseum station, providing direct rail access to San Francisco and the broader Bay Area.
Airlines here
Southwest Airlines is the primary carrier at OAK, with additional service provided by Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and various other domestic carriers.
Notable facts
- ›OAK was one of the first major airports on the U.S. West Coast, opening in 1927.
- ›Amelia Earhart departed from Oakland on her ill-fated 1937 round-the-world flight attempt.
- ›Southwest Airlines operates the majority of flights at OAK, making it a key focus city.
- ›The airport was officially rebranded 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport' in 2023.
- ›OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland, which also manages the Port of Oakland seaport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
