OKC Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC)
Large airport · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | OKC Will Rogers World Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOKC |
| IATA | OKC |
| Elevation | 1,295 ft (395 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°23'36" W 97°35'54" 35.39339, -97.59825 |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,800 ft (2377 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 9,802 ft (2988 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 9,801 ft (2987 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,079 ft (938 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
OKC Will Rogers World Airport at a glance
OKC Will Rogers World Airport is a large airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as OKC. The field elevation of 1,295 ft (395 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOKC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 9,802 ft (2988 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOKC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to OKC Will Rogers World Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker Air Force Base | KTIK | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Ada Regional Airport | KADH | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Henry Post Army Air Field | KFSI | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for OKC Will Rogers World Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,295 ft field elevation of OKC Will Rogers World Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about OKC Will Rogers World Airport
What is the ICAO code of OKC Will Rogers World Airport?
The ICAO identifier of OKC Will Rogers World Airport is KOKC, and its IATA code is OKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is OKC Will Rogers World Airport above sea level?
OKC Will Rogers World Airport sits at an elevation of 1,295 feet (395 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is OKC Will Rogers World Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3934, -97.5982 — in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tinker Air Force Base, about 19 km away.
Does KOKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOKC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at OKC Will Rogers World Airport?
OKC Will Rogers World Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 9,802 ft (2988 m) with a CON surface.