Oakland International Airport

Oakland was the departing point of several historic flights including Amelia Earhart's final flight in 1937. Today, Oakland International has been one of the nation's fastest growing airports and is in its tenth year of consecutive growth. It is a popular alternative to SFO, thanks largely to a heavy Southwest Airlines presence. A $1.4 billion expansion project is currently underway and expected to be completed by 2009.

A few facts:

• 14.6 million passengers annually
• 12+ carriers
• 258 daily departures
• Serves as a focus city for JetBlue Airways
• Opened in 1927
• Economic Impact - $4.5 billion/year (2001)

** Working as a strategic partner in concert with Clear Channel Airports