The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), alongside the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport, and the Cities of Guthrie and Edmond, today celebrated the completion of the airport’s $5.7 million Taxiway Realignment and Lighting Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The infrastructure investment reconstructed and realigned approximately 3,750 feet of parallel taxiway to meet current Federal Aviation […]
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New Hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport Opens, Expanding Aviation Capacity in Oklahoma Panhandle
Photo – State and local leaders gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new 12,000-square-foot transient hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport on June 29, 2026. The project was funded through a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the City of Guymon. State and local […]
Oklahoma Greenlights $520 Million, Five-Year Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission approved a $520 million, five-year program to improve the state’s airport network during its May 13 meeting. The comprehensive initiative funds 176 total infrastructure developments, including 99 specific pro-growth projects. Running from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ (ODAA) Airport Construction […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Completes Key Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Across the State
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) marked a productive first quarter in 2026, completing critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, storage and service capabilities across the state’s airport system. These improvements were completed through the ODAA’s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local sponsors. […]
VPAR Kickoff Meeting at MMAC Signals Strong Momentum for Advanced Air Mobility Collaboration
On March 26, 2026, stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem gathered at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City for the VPAR (Vertical Procedures/Performance and Analysis Range) Kickoff Planning and Collaboration Meeting—an event marked by high energy, strong participation, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The […]
Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark Rebranded, Renamed ‘Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport’
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) has unveiled a new name and brand for its flagship property in Burns Flat: Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport. Previously known as both the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark and the Oklahoma Air & Space Port, the “Infinity One” name ties its origin back to the official designation given by the […]
First U.S. ‘Runway-to-Space’ Challenge for Spaceplane Payload Test Flights, Flying from Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA), in partnership with Dawn Aerospace, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the Runway-to-Space Spaceplane Challenge. This first-of-its-kind U.S. competition invites researchers to fly payloads aboard Dawn’s Aurora suborbital uncrewed spaceplane operating out of the Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport (formerly Oklahoma Air and Space Port). The […]
OU’s Max Westheimer Airport Earns Airport of the Year Award
By Jacob Guthrie The University of Oklahoma’s Max Westheimer Airport has received the prestigious Airport of the Year Award for 2026 from the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association. Airport Director Lance Lamkin was also named the 2026 Airport Manager of the Year. “This recognition is a direct reflection of the grit, pride and behind-the-scenes effort our […]
ODAA, OSIDA Celebrate Historic Artemis II Launch, Highlights Contributions from Oklahoma-Based Frontier Electronic Systems
Photo – NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully launched Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Operations and Support Building II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Oklahoma-based Frontier Electronic Systems supported the mission by manufacturing more than 20 components for the Orion spacecraft. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls As NASA’s Artemis II mission journeys toward the […]
Innovation Soars at State Capitol as Leaders Celebrate Oklahoma’s $44 Billion Aerospace Economy
Photo – The crowd of aerospace industry stakeholders, military members, educators and students filled the second-floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol for the 2026 AERO Oklahoma Day. The event brought together more than 1,000 attendees to advocate for the state’s $44 billion aerospace and defense industry. The second floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State […]
