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SWO’s New Terminal Available in 2026
(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Regional Airport will enhance flight amenities and options in 2026 through a new 31,375 sq. ft. new terminal that is officially under construction following the groundbreaking ceremony October 1. Federal, state and local officials gathered, along with community leaders and representatives from the aviation community, Federal Aviation Administration and American Airlines to mark the occasion.
“We are elated to be celebrating this monumental development with everyone and for the opportunity to bring a world-class terminal to Stillwater,” Airport Director Kellie Reed said. “We extend our gratitude to American Airlines for eight years of commercial service in Stillwater and we look forward to many continued years of that partnership.”
American Airlines Senior Consultant, Government Affairs Dale Morris said American Airlines wants to see its eight-year partnership with Stillwater Regional Airport continue to grow. The airline wants to provide the right services for the passengers and to ensure OSU, the community and businesses continue to flourish, he said.
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce addressed the project’s significance to the community and its impact on economic development. The new terminal is the product of many years of effort, he said. The larger terminal will allow Stillwater to increase flight operations and continue to grow the region from which travelers flying in and out of Stillwater Regional Airport are drawn.
Having commercial air service in Stillwater has a significant impact on business and on Oklahoma State University for recruiting staff and students. The new terminal will only enhance that impact, Joyce said.
“It’s hard to overstate how big of a game-changer this is for us,” he said. “We’re so excited and so appreciative of all those who have made an effort to make this happen and are continuing the effort.”
ODAA Director Grayson Ardies emphasized the project’s statewide impact. "The groundbreaking of Stillwater Regional Airport’s new terminal is a significant milestone for Oklahoma's aviation and aerospace industry as a whole,” Ardies said. “This 31,000-square-foot facility will not only support the growth of air transportation for Stillwater but also contribute to our statewide efforts to enhance connectivity and foster economic development. By investing in infrastructure like this, we're ensuring that Oklahoma remains at the forefront of aviation innovation, meeting the needs of travelers and businesses alike.”
OSU Senior Vice President of System Affairs Kyle Wray said Stillwater Regional Airport is critical not just for OSU’s fast-growing aviation program, but for accessibility for the university as it continues to grow and for OSU athletics.
Congressman Frank Lucas also touched on the connection between Stillwater Regional Airport and Oklahoma State University. The university, community and state will all benefit from continued growth and development of the airport, he said.
“Let us not forget, this is a continuing process to expand the potential of this community and of our comprehensive university,” Lucas said. “It’s not just the access to the world that our athletic department needs; it’s the access to the world that our research department needs. It’s the ability of people to come to Stillwater easily, conveniently and quickly to do their business.”
Funding for the $27 million project is provided from partners including the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the City of Stillwater.
Stillwater Regional Airport is one of only four airports in the state to offer scheduled commercial passenger air service. The new terminal replaces a building constructed in 1952 that was retrofitted for the launch of commercial air service in 2016.
Offering modern facilities with concession space and two gates, the new terminal will serve Stillwater and the surrounding region for decades to come.
“The (new) terminal was beautifully and mindfully designed with both aviation and local Stillwater influences included from the McFarland Architects team,” Reed said.
Phase I of the project consists of the new terminal building, parking lot, and a 4-lane drop off. Further roadway improvements will be in Phase II. Completion of the terminal is expected in August 2026.
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Left to right: Pistol Pete; American Airlines Senior Consultant, Government Affairs Dale Morris; Stillwater Regional Airport Director Kellie Reed; Congressman Frank Lucas; Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce; Oklahoma State University Senior Vice President of System Affairs Kyle Wray; Stillwater Vice Mayor Amy Dzialowski; Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director Grayson Ardies; and Payne County Commissioner Zach Cavett. |
Additional event pictures are available at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBKSA9.
Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark Rebranded, Renamed ‘Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport’
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) today 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the original space launch corridor when the facility was initially approved for a spaceport license, the first-ever inland launch facility to receive said license in the United States.
The rebrand is a milestone and intended result of Senate Bill 912, which merged OSIDA with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) in July 2025. The merger was designed to streamline operations and forge new partnerships to accelerate aerospace industry growth in Oklahoma.
“Infinity One is Oklahoma’s beacon of aerospace innovation, and its new name and brand are an outward expression of the potential, refinements, and upgrades being realized at the spaceport as we speak,” said Grayson Ardies, OSIDA CEO and ODAA executive director. “Because of the existing infrastructure, technology, and community at Infinity One, we are ready to launch Oklahoma into the next space renaissance.”
Unlike many spaceports governed by local municipalities, Infinity One is managed by OSIDA at the state level. The statewide distinction means tenants and prospects encounter fewer obstacles to funding, permitting, and workforce development, allowing them to move faster to bring their ideas to life.
In tandem with Infinity One’s unveiling, OSIDA has launched its own comprehensive rebrand. The new OSIDA brand features new visuals and marketing messages as well as polished mission, vision, and values statements. With these paired identities, OSIDA and ODAA are better positioned to recruit high-impact aerospace investment and attract premier industry tenants to Oklahoma.
“When considered alongside Oklahoma’s low corporate tax rates, numerous business incentives, low cost of living, robust aerospace education across secondary and post-secondary institutions, and the existing aerospace infrastructure awaiting tenants, Infinity One sets the stage for even more aerospace innovation in our state,” said Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell.
Dawn Aerospace recently agreed to headquarter its U.S. operations at Infinity One and is set to begin launching suborbital space flights in 2027.
Spanning 2,700 acres, Infinity One boasts a 13,503’ x 300’ all-weather concrete runway, which is among the top 10 longest civilian runways in the country. The facility also hosts integrated water/wastewater operations, an air traffic control tower, a nine-hole golf course, a CareerTech education facility, and a community health clinic.
“Between the merger that was a part of SB 912 and the over $30 million of state investment in the rehabilitation of this former United States Air Force facility since 2024, we are showing that Infinity One, now more than ever, is open for business,” said Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City.
Western Oklahoma has a storied aviation legacy, from pioneers like Wiley Post and Clyde Cessna to modern leaders like Kratos Defense. Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, noted that this rebrand signals a pivot from honoring the past to actively building the future.
“This rebrand is about more than a new name; it is a signal to the global aerospace industry that our region is the premier destination for high-tech research and horizontal launch operations,” said Archer.
OSIDA and Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport officially debuted their new brands on the world stage April 13–16 at Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A new website and additional promotional materials will be published and distributed soon.
A media kit featuring brand guidelines, usable logos, and joint branding screens is available here.
