The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has voted unanimously to modify the airport’s name to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” from its current official name, the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).
This first reading vote is a step closer to the airport’s first name modification. The airport code OAK and visual brand will not change.
“We are standing up for Oakland and the East Bay; this will boost inbound travelers’ geographic awareness of the airport by highlighting the airport’s location on the San Francisco Bay,” said Barbara Leslie, Port Commission president. “This name will make it clear that OAK is the closest major airport, for 4.1 million people, three national laboratories, the top public university in the country and California’s wine country.”
Modifying the airport’s name is part of a broader effort to improve the passenger experience at OAK, including upgrading the Terminal 1 check-in lobby, restroom facilities, and providing new, local concessions and restaurants.
Once the Port Commission has given final approval to the name modification at a second reading scheduled for May 9, 2024, staff will move forward with the formal renaming, including working with air carriers, other airports, and local agencies to reflect the modification in airport and airline systems.
