Will Rogers World Airport Airlines carries the most passengers at Will Rogers World Airport, with a market share of over 35%. The airport first opened in 1911 as Oklahoma City Municipal Airfield. It was renamed in Rogers' honor in 1941. During World War II Will Rogers Field was a major training facility for the United States Army Air Forces; many fighter and bomber units were activated and received initial training there. The December 1951 C&GS chart shows 5497-ft runway 3, 3801-ft runway 8, 5652-ft runway 12 and 5100-ft runway 17. The April 1957 OAG showed 21 daily non-stop departures on Braniff International Airways, 15
Will Rogers World Airport Its library and exhibit areas will provide new insights into the role women pilots played in the development of aviation. Lariat Landing is a new development on the East side of the airport grounds that encompasses 1,000 acres. The development is meant to generate increased non-airline revenue for the airport while still growing air service. The development will be mixed use with nearly half of it, north of Portland Avenue, designated to direct aviation support (with runway access) with an additional portion dedicated to aviation support companies. The remaining portion south of Portland Avenue will be zoned for retail, industrial,