Posts by Vikkie Calderon

City of Fresno Airports Department Announces New Assistant Director of Aviation  Fresno, CA – City of Fresno Director of Aviation Henry Thompson is pleased to announce that Francisco Partida has been selected the Airports Department’s new Assistant Director of Aviation.  Mr. Partida’s appointment follows a nationwide search to fill the Airports Department’s leadership role as…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Helpful Tips for Spring Break Travel Fresno, CA (March 23, 2023) – Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the spring break travel period, now through April 21. Passengers are encouraged to arrive early and prepared for travel. With flights anticipated near or at capacity,…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Receive $7.1 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding  Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the recipient of $7.1 million in additional funding through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Terminal Program (ATP).  This much needed grant will be used to fund a portion of the construction of…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Major Terminal Expansion Construction Receives Approval Fresno, CA (February 23, 2023) – Today’s Fresno City Council action to approve a $126,866,863 contract to Q&D Construction for the terminal expansion project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) will position the Airport to meet the current and future travel demands of California’s Central Valley.…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Reaches All-Time Record With Over 2 Million Passengers Served in 2022 Historic year with a 12% increase generated by added flights and seat capacity Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced historic passenger volume of over 2.1 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2022. This represents a 12%…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Collaborates with Art Groove Gallery on Latest Art Exhibition Fresno, CA – Ahead of National Black History Month 2023, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is pleased to collaborate with the Art Groove Gallery on an art exhibit. As part of the airport’s latest art exhibition, three local artists showcase their artistry…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Winter Holiday Travel Tips  Fresno, CA (December 19, 2022) – Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the Winter Holiday travel season. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects Thursday, December 22, and Friday, December 30 to be the busiest days during the travel season. Passengers are encouraged…

City of Fresno Airports Department Announces New Airport Public Safety Manager  Fresno, CA (December 16, 2022) – City of Fresno Director of Aviation Henry Thompson is pleased to announce that John R. Markle has been selected the Airports Department’s new Airport Public Safety Manager (PSM) effective December 19, 2022.  John’s appointment as PSM comes after…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Announces Holiday Concerts Series Fresno, CA (December 10, 2022) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is happy to announce a new edition to this year’s Holiday Music Program. New this year to the airport music program are students with the Simba School of Music adding a series of performances. Mariachi favorite,…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Kicks Off Sixth Annual Holiday Music Program With a Talented Lineup of Local Musicians Fresno, CA (November 21, 2022)– The sounds of the season resonate at Fresno Yosemite International Airport with the launch of the sixth annual Holiday Music Program with performances by a talented lineup of local pianists and musicians.…