Oklahoma City Information

Population: 506,132

Elevation: 1230 feet above sea level

Location: Located in the very center of Oklahoma, at the intersection of I-35 from
the north and south and I-40 from the east and west.

Land Area: 607.0 square miles

Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it's noon in Oklahoma City, its 1:00pm in
New York City and 10:00m in Los Angeles

Local Seasons:
Oklahoma's weather reflects the transitional nature of its geography. Its climate is generally mild and humid. Due to the diverse terrain of the state, the weather changes frequently, so it is never boring! Will Rogers once quipped, "If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it'll change."
Any time of year can be rewarding for a visit. With four distinct seasons, each one offers something interesting and unique. Summer tends to be the busiest season and is a great time to experience one or more of the exciting outdoor theme parks or take in one of the many events held during this time. In the fall, with the temperatures dropping to a cool, but comfortable range, it's a good time to enjoy a sporting event, take a walk, or bicycle on one of the many trails located in the city's parks or enjoy a good meal while watching nature change the unique surrounding scenery. Winter can be chilly but not uncomfortable, making it the perfect time to enjoy a good book by a roaring fire or a visit one of the many museums located in and around the city. While it does snow during this time, it rarely lasts long and makes the sights of the city even more beautiful. Spring brings a re-birth of nature and opens up a multitude of possibilities for each visitor. Oklahoma City is a year round city of fun and education.

How to Get There:

By Car:
Oklahoma City is conveniently located and easily accessible by car. It is located in the very middle of Oklahoma, at the intersection of I-35 from the north and south and I-40 from the east and west.

By Air:

Will Rogers World Airport
7100 Terminal Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405-680-3200
The airport is served my many of the national airlines as well as certain regional carriers.
Directions to the airport:
From the east or west: follow I-40 to EXIT 145, Meridan Avenue. Exit south and follow Meridian approximately 5 miles to the airport.

From the north via I-35: follow I-35 south to I-44. Take I-44 West to Exit 116B, Airport Road exit. (Approximately 15 miles). Follow Airport Road west to Meridan Avenue. Take the Meridian Avenue Southbound exit, and follow Meridian south approximately 1 mile to the airport.

From the south via I-35: Follow I-35 north to I-240 West. Follow I-240 west to I-44 (I-240 automatically merges with I-44 just west of May Avenue). Take Exit 116B, Airport Road, and exit on the left. Follow Airport Road west to Meridan Avenue. Take the Meridian Avenue Southbound exit and follow Meridian south approximately 1 mile to the airport.

From the southwest or northeast: Follow I-44 to Exit 116B, Airport Road exit. Follow Airport Road west to Meridan Avenue. Take the Meridian Avenue Southbound exit, and follow Meridian south approximately 1 mile to the airport.

By Train:

Amtrak
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
800-USA-RAIL

By Bus:
Greyhound
427 W Sheridan Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-6425

Getting Around:
By far, the easiest way to get around is in a car. With such a variety of things to see and do, a car offers the greatest flexibility. There is also an excellent bus system as well as fleet of trolleys made with the visitor in mind. In addition, taxis are readily available.

Metro Transit Bus System
300 Southwest 7^th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
405-235-RIDE

Trolley
The Oklahoma Spirit Trolleys travel throughout the downtown area on the Red & Blue Lines. They also tour the I-40/Meridian corridor on the Orange Line.

National Holidays:
New Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day last Mon. in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve Dec. 31