OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Airport Trust announced the new name for Will Rogers World Airport on Tuesday.
The airport will now be known as the OKC Will Rogers International Airport, after being approved by the city council Tuesday morning.
According to the OKC Airport Trust, the brand change was determined based on research done on nearly 100 airports, 14 peer airport site visits and community input that suggested adding OKC to the name and keeping Will Rogers as its namesake.
OKC Will Rogers International Airport keeps the connection to Will Rogers' legacy in aviation as well as includes the international airport code showcasing the city's nickname "OKC".
“Promotion of the Airport and the community drove the name and logo change,” Airports Director Jeff Mulder said. “Adding OKC and International to the name helps us identify and market the airport and community to airlines and businesses around the world.”
Officials say the airport's new identity will be incorporated in the coming months to compliment other recent upgrades including destination and terminal improvements.
“The refreshed brand identity comes at a time when Oklahoma City, as a home base and destination, is actively investing in infrastructure citywide, and this gateway brand serves as a welcoming beacon for visitors and residents alike,” Mulder added.
