Oakland International Airport

WHAT’S NEW AT OaklandInternational
Remember, OAK and all other U.S. airports continue to maintain a high level of security. Help us help you to have a
pleasant travel experience by planning ahead before coming to the airport.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL - All U.S. citizens (including infants and children) need a valid passport for travel to and
from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands). Plan ahead and start the process to get or renew your passport today. Visit the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection website, cbp.gov for more information.
OVER-SIZED LUGGAGE - Items such as golf clubs, fishing and sports gear such as baseball bats and lacrosse sticks
must be checked. Golf equipment with grass fertilizer residue should be cleaned off to prevent triggering baggage
screening equipment. Fireworks are not allowed on airplanes, in checked or carry-on baggage, for safety and security
reasons.
By following these tips, your summer travel will be a more enjoyable experience. OAK staff looks forward to serving you soon.
OAK’s Ninth Consecutive Year Of Passenger Traffic Growth In 2006
OAK continued to experience passenger traffic growth in 2006, up 0.11 percent over the previous year to 14,433,669
passengers. This slight increase marks OAK’s ninth consecutive year of growth and is a strong indicator that OAK’s
facilities reached capacity prior to opening brand new facilities in the last half of 2006.
Air cargo traffic was down slightly by 0.69 percent over the previous year to 668,239 metric tons, while landed weights
grew by 1.55 percent to 12.98 billion pounds in 2006. The number of commercial aircraft takeoffs and landings also grew
to 187,777 operations, an increase of 0.04 percent.
OAK Passenger Growth
2006 14.4 million
2001 11.4 million
1996 9.7 million
1991 6.2 million
OAK’s passenger traffic has more than tripled over the past 20 years.
In 2006, OAK’s focus was on opening new facilities in Terminal 2, including a new 27,000-square-foot baggage claim area
and a 54,000-square-foot seven-gate concourse in July and November, respectively. These improvements offer Southwest
Airlines’ passengers all that they have anticipated -- comfort, convenience, security and state-of-the-art facilities.
Progress continued on renovating the existing concourse, expanding the passenger security screening and airline checkin
areas in Terminal 2; and reconstructing the roadways and curbsides in front of Terminals 1 and 2.
New airlines that joined OAK in 2006 include ATA (Hilo, Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii), Azores Express (Terceira,
Portugal), Harmony (Vancouver, British Columbia) and Primaris (Acalpulco, Mexico), each offering valuable nonstop,
low-cost service to Bay Area travelers.
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