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Oakland International Airport Renamed Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

Oakland officials approved the new title to boost regional visibility with expanded international service.

FILE: A traveler walks towards a Southwest Airlines check-in area at the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
Travelers prepare to enter Oakland International Airport. The Port of Oakland officially renamed its airport as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport on Thursday, reigniting a legal dispute with San Francisco.
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Aircraft taxi on the runway at Oakland International Airport. The Port of Oakland officially renamed its airport as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport on Thursday, reigniting a legal dispute with San Francisco.

Overview

  • The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously on July 24 to rename Oakland International Airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, marking its second rebranding attempt after the first was blocked by a judge in November 2024.
  • San Francisco International Airport’s operators argue the change could confuse travelers and capitalize on SFO’s brand, and they are pursuing a trademark lawsuit that remains pending on appeal.
  • Oakland’s aviation director Craig Simon said the revised name underscores the airport’s local roots and regional reach while maintaining the OAK airport code and "I Fly OAK" logo.
  • The renaming coincides with the launch of new nonstop flights to Los Cabos and Zacatecas, bringing the airport’s Mexican destinations to seven.
  • The airport is rolling out retail renovations and East Bay–themed concessions as part of broader facility upgrades tied to its international service expansion.