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Update #8 - 8:00pm, 2/15/2021

Airline Updates:
+ Flights: Airlines were able to recover a bit on Monday from the significant cancellations due to Sunday's winter storm. Tuesday will see some cancellations but significantly more flights.
+ Wednesday Storm: Another round of snow is expected to move in Tuesday evening and affect Wednesday flights. Travelers are encouraged to watch for notifications from their airline. 
+ National Weather: Winter weather has been affecting multiple regions of the country. Recovery takes time, especially when cancellations are experienced at multiple hub airports. 
+ Departures page on flyokc.com 
+ Arrivals page on flyokc.com  

Airport Updates:
+ ABM parking, the parking contractor at WRWA, has been able to maintain access to parking facilities for customers. Giddy Up Shuttle drivers in Lot #2 have stayed on alert and are watching for customers as they pull into the lot. Many times the drivers are able to pick parkers up at their vehicles for transport to the terminal.

Update #7 - 7:30pm, 2/14/2021

Airline Updates:
+ Flights: 1st commercial arrival of the day - Delta, ATL, 10:47am. 1st commercial departures of the day - Delta, ATL, 11:37am.
+ Monday Impact: 35 arrivals and departures are listed as cancelled for Monday, 2/15. That number is expected to increase.
+ Airlines: According to staff, American Airlines ticket counter expects to open at 9am.
+ Departures page on flyokc.com 
+ Arrivals page on flyokc.com  

Airport Updates:
+ Travelers and visitors should regularly check the status of their flight before attempting to come to the airport. Airlines offer flight updates via mobile app, text notifications and on their websites.
+ Maintenance crews have been working since 3:30am Sunday, 2/14, and have been able to maintain access to one runway and the associated taxiways so remaining flights could keep moving. Maintenance crews are working in shifts but are staying onsite to maintain the airfield, airport roadways, sidewalks and employee parking facilities. Up to 40 maintenance employees are staying activated throughout the storm.
+ ABM parking, the parking contractor at WRWA, has been able to maintain access to parking facilities for customers. Giddy Up Shuttle drivers in Lot #2 have stayed on alert and are watching for customers as they pull into the lot. Many times the drivers are able to pick parkers up at their vehicles for transport to the terminal.

Update #6 - 3:30pm, 2/14/2021

Airline Updates:
+ All Flights: The seven (7) airlines operating at Will Rogers World Airport have cancelled a total 66 arrivals and departures for 2/14/2021. This includes arrivals this evening that would stay overnight and depart in the morning (Monday, 2/15).
+ Monday Impact: 33 arrivals and departures are listed as cancelled for Monday, 2/15. That number is expected to increase.

+ Departures page on flyokc.com 

+ Arrivals page on flyokc.com  

Airport Updates:
+ Travelers and visitors should regularly check the status of their flight before attempting to come to the airport. Airlines offer flight updates via mobile app, text notifications and on their websites. Travelers are being encouraged to rebook if their travel plans are flexible.
+ Maintenance crews have been working since 3:30am and have been able to maintain access to one runway and the associated taxiways so remaining flights could keep moving. Maintenance crews are working in shifts but are staying onsite to maintain the airfield, airport roadways, sidewalks and employee parking facilities. Up to 40 maintenance employees are staying activated throughout the storm.
+ ABM parking, the parking contractor at WRWA, has been able to maintain access to parking facilities for customers. Giddy Up Shuttle drivers in Lot #2 have stayed on alert and are watching for customers as they pull into the lot. Many times the drivers are able to pick parkers up at their vehicles for transport to the terminal.

Update #5 - 8:30am, 2/14/2021

Airline Updates:
+ Departures: Though a majority of the outbound flights have been cancelled for today, not all airlines have shut down operations. Airlines will continue to assess their operations throughout the day as more snow falls.  
+ Departures page on flyokc.com  
+ Arrivals: Some mid-morning arrivals are en route as the 2nd wave of snow begins to fall. Maintenance crews are keeping one runway active with associated taxiways. 
+ Arrivals page on flyokc.com  

Update #4 - 9:30pm, 2/13/2021

Airline Updates:
+ Allegiant: Arrivals/departures for 2/14 are cancelled.
+ United: Departures before noon for 2/14 are cancelled. More updates to come as the storm develops.

Update #3 - 7:00pm, 2/13/2021

Airline Updates:
+ American: Two (2) arrivals for 2/13 are cancelled. Four (4) departures for 2/14 are cancelled. 

Update #2 - 1:45pm, 2/13/2021

Airline Updates:
+ Alaska: SEA arrival/departure for 2/14 cancelled. Arrival/departure for 2/15 may also be cancelled.
+ Delta: Four (4) arrivals for the evening of 2/13 are cancelled. Most arrivals and all departures are cancelled for 2/14. Flights for 2/15 may also be affected.
+ Southwest: Four (4) arrivals for 2/13 are cancelled. All arrivals/departures for 2/14 are cancelled. Flights for 2/15 will be affected.

Airport Udpates:
+ Travelers and visitors should regularly check the status of their flight before attempting to come to the airport. Airlines offer flight updates via mobile app, text notifications and on their websites. They are also working with customers to rebook.
+ The pedestrian tunnel connecting Lot #2 and parking garages to the airport terminal remains closed due to construction. Customers parking in Lot #2 should use Giddy Up Shuttles to/from the terminal. Shuttle drivers are watching closely for customers who are entering the lot. Customers parking in the garages will need to use Level 1 (Ground Level) to access the terminal through the Transportation Plaza. Please dress appopriately for the walk up to the airport terminal.

Update #1 - 6pm, 2/12/2021

Travelers should prepare for delays and flight cancellations

Oklahoma City, February 12, 2021 – As forecasts predict record-setting snowfall and low temperatures for much of Oklahoma over the Valentine’s and Presidents' Day weekend, airport maintenance crews at WRWA have been preparing to take on the storm. Crews stand ready to treat runways, taxiways, roadways and walking surfaces to maintain airport operations. As a precaution though, travelers are being advised that the severity of this winter storm is expected to cause delays, flight cancellations and possibly even force flight operations at WRWA to close temporarily.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the heaviest snowfall is expected Saturday night into Sunday, consistently the busiest day for travel through WRWA. Coupled with dangerously low temperatures and wind chills, an extreme snow event would make it very difficult for airport crews to keep the airfield operational and to keep walkways and driving surfaces around the facility safe for travel.

Airlines are working with passengers in advance of the storm to reschedule their flights. If travelers have flexible schedules, they are being encouraged to rebook at this time. Travelers should call their airline or visit the airline’s website to postpone or cancel their trip.   

Delays are already being experienced at WRWA due to severe winter weather. Airline de-icing procedures are taking more time in these conditions. Airline staff and contractors are working as fast as they can to keep flights moving. There have also been brief periods when airport crews have closed runways/taxiways to treat, brush or scrape surfaces.  

Maintenance crews have also had to treat slick spots on Terminal Drive and on the sidewalks connecting travelers to the terminal. Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution when traveling through the airport in these conditions.

As a reminder, the pedestrian tunnel connecting Lot #2 and parking garages to the airport terminal remains closed due to construction. Customers parking in Lot #2 should use Giddy Up Shuttles to/from the terminal. Customers parking in the garages will need to use Level 1 (Ground Level) to access the terminal through the Transportation Plaza.

As always, the airport urges travelers and visitors to regularly check the status of their flight prior to coming to the airport. Airlines offer flight updates via mobile app, text notifications and on their websites.

Travelers can also check their flight status on the arrivals and departures pages at flyokc.com.

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Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is Oklahoma City’s commercial airport and accommodated over 4.4 million travelers in 2019 (record year). The airport is currently served by seven air carriers with an average of 42 daily departures to 15 destinations. Historical passenger traffic data for OKC can be found at: www.flyokc.com/news-statistics