Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics This includes the preservation and improvement of the state’s 108 public airports, which make up the state airport system.

Founded in 1946 as the Aviation Commission, reorganized as Aeronautics in 1963, and named the Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics in 2023, the agency has the following divisions: Administration, Airports, Aero Education, UAS/AAM, and Space Development. The Commission was created in 1963 by the Oklahoma Legislature to advance, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in Oklahoma, including current and future aircraft, and to encourage the establishment and maintenance of public airports. Since FY2002, the Commission has invested $212.8 million in federal funds and $75 million of the $89.3 million it has received in state funds into airport infrastructure - 84% of OAC’s total revenues invested in airport infrastructure across the state. OAC is funded directly by users of the Oklahoma Airport System through aircraft excise and fuel taxes, and aircraft registration fees with intermittent appropriations from the Legislature. These taxes, fees, and appropriations generate $5 million on average annually, with 84% going directly back into airports.

✈️ Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is on the move! We recently joined aviation leaders from across the ...
09/30/2026

✈️ Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is on the move!

We recently joined aviation leaders from across the country in Grand Forks, N. D., for the 95th National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Annual Convention & Trade Show. 📍

With more than 340 attendees representing 37 states, this year’s convention sparked vital discussions on:

🛠️ Airport infrastructure upgrades
💼 Workforce development to recruit the next generation
🚀 Emerging aeronautical technologies
🤝 Collaboration between state aviation agencies and the FAA

This annual gathering gives Oklahoma a fantastic opportunity to share our ideas, learn from industry peers and strengthen the partnerships that support our statewide airport system and the future of flight! 🌟🛩️

✈️ We are officially LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY from the 2026 Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Industry Economic Impact Study Rev...
09/30/2026

✈️ We are officially LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY from the 2026 Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Industry Economic Impact Study Reveal! 📊

It has been nearly a decade since Oklahoma took a comprehensive look at this vital sector. A lot has changed, and next Tuesday, we are pulling back the curtain on the new numbers shaping our state's future.

Join the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to explore the jobs, innovation, and economic momentum fueling one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing industries. Connect with aviation, defense, and government leaders from across the state, including special remarks from Governor Kevin Stitt, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, members of Congress, and industry leaders.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 6, 2026
📍 Oklahoma History Center
☕ 9:00 AM | Mix & Mingle (Coffee & light refreshments)
🎤 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Formal Program & Study Reveal

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today to join the conversation on where Oklahoma aerospace is headed next! 🚀

➡️ Register here: https://vist.ly/5h7t2
Leaders

Today, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics joined Joby Aviation at Will Rogers International Airport fo...
09/29/2026

Today, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics joined Joby Aviation at Will Rogers International Airport for a live demonstration of their J208 autonomous aircraft. ✈️

The fly-in event served as the Oklahoma stop on Joby's national Electric Skies Tour, highlighting the rapid advancement of next-generation flight technology. The demonstration showcased the modified Cessna Caravan aircraft, which recently achieved a major milestone by completing a 3,199-mile autonomous transcontinental flight across the United States.

The event highlighted Oklahoma's contributions to the future of flight, including its partnership with the State of Utah’s uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West coalition under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). It also underscored critical automated systems research at the local FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center alongside the practical integration of supervised autonomy for commercial freight, emergency response, and defense logistics. 🗺️📦

Read our full press release to learn more about how Oklahoma is shaping the next frontier of autonomous aviation: tinyurl.com/yeeb3pwd 📰🔗

You’re invited to help us mark a new chapter in Oklahoma suborbital spaceflight!Join the Oklahoma Department of Aerospac...
09/25/2026

You’re invited to help us mark a new chapter in Oklahoma suborbital spaceflight!

Join the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Dawn Aerospace and Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority on October 13 as we break ground on Dawn Aerospace’s new mission control and operations facility at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat.

Beginning in 2027, Dawn Aerospace plans to operate its reusable, rocket-powered Mk-II Aurora spaceplane from Oklahoma, using a conventional runway to support high-frequency suborbital flight. The new facility will serve as the operational home for those missions and help expand opportunities in scientific research, advanced manufacturing, national security and commercial innovation.

This groundbreaking marks an important milestone in Oklahoma’s growing space economy and the continued development of Infinity One as a hub for runway-based commercial spaceflight.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport | Burns Flat, Oklahoma

📌 RSVP: https://vist.ly/5jwct

Oklahoma is keeping a close eye on the next frontier of flight. 🚁Members of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeron...
09/25/2026

Oklahoma is keeping a close eye on the next frontier of flight. 🚁

Members of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics team recently traveled to Fort Worth Alliance Airport to see the launch of Project Nexus, led by Texas Department of Transportation. The multistate initiative is part of the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program and focuses on moving Advanced Air Mobility technologies toward real-world operations.

For Oklahoma, opportunities like this are about learning alongside our regional, federal, and industry partners as advanced aviation technologies continue to evolve. That includes autonomous flight, advanced cargo operations, and new approaches to mobility.

And the momentum isn’t stopping in Texas. 👀 Oklahoma will have a closer look at the future of flight very soon. Stay tuned.

📣 Interested in a career change or exploring your next professional opportunity?Workforce and Warriors is a new career i...
09/24/2026

📣 Interested in a career change or exploring your next professional opportunity?

Workforce and Warriors is a new career initiative designed to connect Oklahoma’s veterans, active-duty service members and National Guardsmen with industry leaders, career resources and new opportunities.

Launched by the Oklahoma Veterans Foundation, the free public-private partnership will host its inaugural event, Operation Opportunity, on September 30 at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum.

⏰ Event Schedule
8:30 a.m. — Company Connection & Breakfast Reception
10 a.m. — Seated Program Begins
10:15 a.m. — “Working Genius” Session with Kristi Shaw
11:45 a.m. — Workforce Panel with Trae Rahill, Tim den Hoed and RADM (Ret.) James Bynum
1 p.m. — Hands-on Resume Workshop

📆 Looking for your next opportunity? Register to attend: https://vist.ly/5jrqe

🏢 Employers: Interested in connecting with Oklahoma’s military talent at the event? Sign up here: https://vist.ly/5jrq9

ICYMI: KIHOMAC, Inc. is expanding in Oklahoma City with a $25 million investment and approximately 130,000 square feet o...
09/24/2026

ICYMI: KIHOMAC, Inc. is expanding in Oklahoma City with a $25 million investment and approximately 130,000 square feet of new space near Tinker Air Force Base.

The expansion will support additional engineering and manufacturing work tied to Air Force Materiel Command and other defense programs.

For Oklahoma, it is another example of continued investment in the aerospace and defense sector, particularly in the MRO, engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities that already make the Oklahoma City region a major center for military aviation.

Congratulations to the KIHOMAC team on this next chapter of growth in Oklahoma.

🚀 We’re headed to DiscoverFest 2026!Join the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics this Saturday at Science Mus...
09/23/2026

🚀 We’re headed to DiscoverFest 2026!

Join the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics this Saturday at Science Museum Oklahoma for a FREE day of hands-on science, engineering and discovery.

Formerly known as Tinkerfest, DiscoverFest brings together interactive activities and experiences for curious minds of all ages — and our team will be there sharing the excitement of aviation and aerospace. 🛩️✨

Stop by, say hello and explore with us as we help inspire Oklahoma’s next generation of innovators, engineers and aviators.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Science Museum Oklahoma
🎟️ FREE admission

Bring the family, bring your curiosity and come see what you can discover!

A welcome sight in Oklahoma today: cooler temps and rain. 🌧️ After last week's wildfires threatened communities, we're e...
09/22/2026

A welcome sight in Oklahoma today: cooler temps and rain. 🌧️

After last week's wildfires threatened communities, we're especially grateful for the pilots, firefighters, and support crews who stepped up when needed. Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport served as a staging base for firefighting aircraft, hosting Single Engine Air Tankers, water scoopers, and air attack aircraft.

Today's cooler temperatures and rain are a relief, but last week's efforts underscored how Infinity One’s infrastructure can support critical missions in our region. Thank you to everyone who worked to protect lives, communities, and property.

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110 N Robinson, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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