Stillwater Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal

A second gate and seating for more than 130 passengers join a wellness room and pet relief area as the airport marks 10 years of commercial service

Chris Peters

Aug 22, 2026 - 8 min read

Airport Director Kellie Reed cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the grand opening of Stillwater Regional Airport's new terminal Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Stillwater. She is flanked by U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Mayor Will Joyce, joined by other city, state and airport officials, project partners and OSU mascot Pistol Pete. – Photo by Chris Peters

Stillwater Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal — Airport Director Kellie Reed cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the grand opening of Stillwater Regional Airport's new terminal Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Stillwater. She is flanked by U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Mayor Will Joyce, joined by other city, state and airport officials, project partners and OSU mascot Pistol Pete. – Photo by Chris Peters

Stillwater Regional Airport officially opened its new $30 million passenger terminal Wednesday, marking the facility's debut on the 10th anniversary of commercial air service to Stillwater.

The 31,000-square-foot building is roughly three times the size of the terminal it replaces, which opened in 1952. Local, state and federal officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting timed to coincide with National Aviation Day.

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