Planning to fly out of OKC Will Rogers International Airport this Memorial Day weekend? Be prepared for the hustle and bustle. With over 40,000 people expected to move through the security checkpoint, the airport is advising travelers to arrive two and a half hours before their boarding time, especially between the peak hours of 4-7 a.m., when most flights are scheduled to depart.
According to OKC Airports, finding a parking spot could be a task in itself as parking garages and lots tend to reach capacity quickly during busy travel seasons. They stress the importance of this early arrival not just for the sake of catching your flight, but to navigate the potential parking puzzle you might face.
"We want to remind passengers to arrive two and a half hours before you board your flight," OKC Airports Public Information Officer Stacey Hamm said in a statement on the City of Oklahoma City website. Bearing in mind these helpful tips could save you from a last-minute dash to the departure gate; check in for your flight early, and be familiar with what items are allowed in your carry-on. Remember that firearms, while allowed as checked baggage under specific conditions, are prohibited in carry-ons and the terminal building.
For those greeting inbound passengers, remember the rules around terminal curbside parking—active loading only, no parking or waiting. Should you be meeting someone, the cell phone lot awaits, conveniently free of charge, and hourly parking won’t cost you a dime for stays less than hour. More detailed travel information can be found on the TSA's official website, ensuring that you breeze through the checkpoint with ease.
