Located in Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport is the busiest commercial airport in Oklahoma. In 2019, more than 4.4 million passengers passed through the airport, setting a new record for airport traffic. Being a hotspot in Oklahoma makes Will Rogers a huge area of potential for rideshare drivers—as long as you know how to navigate it properly.
At Will Rogers Airport, Uber and Lyft drivers are allowed to pick up and drop-off passengers. But before you hop in your car and head out there, you’ll want to know some important rules, regulations, and tips and tricks.
To help you maximize your earnings at Will Rogers World Airport, we’ve created this guide that covers the following topics:
- What should you do before arriving at Will Rogers Airport?
- Do you need any permits to drive at Will Rogers Airport?
- Where is the rideshare waiting area at Will Rogers Airport?
- What are the passenger pick-up rules at Will Rogers Airport?
- What are the passenger drop-off rules at Will Rogers Airport?
- When is the best time to drive at Will Rogers Airport?
- What is the best Will Rogers Airport driving strategy?
Let’s get started!
What should you do before arriving at Will Rogers Airport and entering the airport queue?
Before driving at Will Rogers Airport you’ll need your trade dress, which (as you know) is the Lyft or Uber decal that goes on your front passenger windshield facing outward.
Uber sends out this decal when drivers sign up. If you’ve lost yours since then, there are a few easy ways to replace it. You can request that a new one be mailed to you, pick one up at your local Greenlight Hub (be wary of recent closures), or print out a temporary version at home.
You can order a Lyft decal from your Dashboard and print a temporary emblem to use while waiting for yours to come in the mail.
Where is the rideshare waiting area at Will Rogers Airport?
There is one staging area located at 4301 Amelia Earhart Lane. Once you enter the staging area with your driver app open, you’ll automatically be added to a queue. The queue operates with first-in-first-out technology; it’s like waiting in a virtual line. Using your rideshare apps, you can see where you’re at in the queue.
Do not leave the staging area until you get a ride request. If you leave for any other reason, you’ll lose your place in line and be moved to the back of the queue.
What are the passenger pick-up rules at Will Rogers Airport?
When it’s your turn and you receive a request, you’ll head to the upper-level departures area. The airport’s pick-up zone is west of the terminal near the United Airlines ticket counter. There is a covered area as well, but make sure you only pick up passengers there if the weather is bad.
The map on your app should also help you locate your passenger. Communicate with your passenger if you’re having trouble finding him or her.
What are the passenger drop off rules at Will Rogers Airport?
Drop-offs at OKC are a breeze. Simply drive to the departure level of your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Do not wait around in this area after dropping your passenger off as you can be ticketed. If you’d like another ride request, head back to the staging area to re-enter the queue.
When is the best time to drive at the Will Rogers Airport?
Using your Gridwise app, you can learn about all departures and arrivals along with the airport’s cancellations and delays.
Later evening tends to have a sharp increase of arrivals but only for about 20-30 minutes. Download Gridwise to see what other times are good at OKC.
What are some good airport strategies?
Pick up a passenger on your way to the airport!
Check in with Gridwise to see peak times for airport departures. Hang around nearby hotels and pick up a passenger who’s departing on your way to the airport. This will increase your chances of maximizing earnings.
Don’t cancel on a passenger after you’ve accepted a fare
Once you accept a request, canceling it will bump you back to the bottom of the queue, and you’ll have to start your wait all over again.
If a passenger cancels on you, however, you won’t lose your place in line. As long as you return to the staging area within 15 minutes, you’ll be placed back in the front of the queue.
Always be prepared
Remember, law enforcement and airport officials can appear at any time while you’re driving. So be sure to always carry your driver’s license, registration, insurance, and a properly placed Uber/Lyft decal on your windshield.
Congrats! Now you have all the information you need to make that drive to Will Rogers World Airport.
Happy driving!
