About The Stillwater Regional Airport
The Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) is a public airport that offers commercial flights and serves general aviation needs. The airport averages more than 80,000 aircraft operations annually and is ranked as the fourth busiest airport in Oklahoma.
Quick Facts
- We're located approximately 70 miles west of Tulsa and 70 miles North, North-East of Oklahoma City.
- Stillwater Regional Airport covers 1,571 acres (636 ha) at an elevation of 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea level.
- SWO serves an average of over 50,000 passengers per year
- Our catchment area has a population of approximately 174,573 people
About Our Partners
As the closest airport to Oklahoma State University (OSU), we are a great resource for visiting professors, speakers, students, and faculty who need to travel in and out of Stillwater. In 2021, SWO will be the home of OSU’s new state-of-the-art flight center. We also charter flights for OSU’s athletic teams. Go Pokes!
Stillwater Regional Airport is thankful to have a supportive local community. From the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to local residents and business owners, community support allows our airport to thrive. That’s why it is so important for us to protect our community’s investments and make the airport the best economic asset that it can be.
How We're Growing
Since the introduction of commercial air service in 2016, the airport has seen continuous growth. We served a record-breaking number of over 58,000 passengers and saw an 8% increase in passengers in 2019, with growth percentages surpassing several comparison markets.
The airport is also set to be the home of OSU’s new flight school where more than 300 flight students will be counting on the recovery of the airline industry to find jobs. Our local economy is strengthened by visitors who fly into town and spend money on food, lodging, retail, and entertainment, but Stillwater Regional Airport doesn’t just help our community.
According to a comprehensive 2017 Economic Impact Study, SWO contributes to the employment of 664 individuals and has an estimated $70,394,273 total annual economic impact on the state of Oklahoma.
Stats Worth Celebrating
- SWO has averaged a 72% load factor from Q1 2017 to Q3 2019, which is the highest average load factor for peer markets during that time.
- RASM increased 3% by the end of 2019, marking the highest RASM by quarter since service initiation.
- Passenger numbers remained up year over year before March 2020
Watch SWO Grow
Throughout the past year, SWO has made significant improvements to its facilities. Winter travelers will experience fewer delays thanks to our new de-icing equipment.
If you walk through our main terminal you may notice a new indoor baggage claim area, a fresh paint job, and the introduction of advertising fixtures. Outside you can see our main runway’s newly completed parallel taxiway system and several ongoing construction projects.
Bright Skies Ahead
As our passenger numbers grow, so do we. Here are a few projects that we are currently working on to improve our facility and make room for expansion.
- Three-phase apron reconstruction project
- Purchase of new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus
- Rehabilitation of runway 4-22
Our airport family will always remain committed to all who #FlySWO and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.
More Information
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Advisory Board
Learn about the Stillwater Regional Airport Advisory Board, its members, duties, and meetings, and how it works to promote economic development.
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Master Plan
Stillwater Regional Airport is developing a Master Plan to guide its development over the next 20 years, supporting economic growth and safety.
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Awards
Stillwater Regional Airport's award-winning accomplishments include runway rehabilitation, regional airport of the year, customer satisfaction, and statewide honors.
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Tarmac Delay Plan
Stillwater Regional Airport has a tarmac delay plan in place to accommodate passengers and aircraft during emergency contingencies as required by FAA regulations.