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Director's Desk
Grayson Ardies has been the Oklahoma State Director of Aeronautics since November 2020. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission's mission is to promote aviation and aerospace, which includes fostering the growth of the aerospace industry and ensuring that the needs of commerce and communities across Oklahoma are met by the 108 public airports that comprise the state’s air transportation system.
June 03, 2020
Did you know?
The wingspan of the Boeing 747 is longer than the distance of the Wright Brothers’ first flight (more than 120 feet).
At any given moment, there are about 61,000 people airborne over the mainland United States. At Chicago-O’Hare Airport, one of the world’s busiest, planes take off or land every 37 seconds. More than 29,000 flights operate from the U.S. alone every day.
Since FY 2002, the Commission has invested $189 million in federal funds and $71 million of the $85.5 million it has received in state funds into airport infrastructure - 83% of OAC’s total revenues invested in airport infrastructure across the state.
Oklahoma
Aeronautics
110 N. Robinson, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: 405-604-6900
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
HOW TO BECOME A PILOT
This “fly-to” state is known for its robust aviation and aerospace industry. Oklahoma has on average 350 flying days per year. This makes Oklahoma a prime location to start your pilot career.
Fast links for useful OAC documents
Approved OAC Airport Construction Program FY 2021 - FY2025
State Airport Grant Application
OAC Administrative Rules Title 25
Aviation & Aerospace Business Incentives 2019 (ACES)