Press Releases

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Partners with Metropolis to Launch a Hassle-free Parking Experience for Travelers Beginning July 14, FAT Becomes the Largest California Airport to Offer Metropolis’ contactless Drive-In, Drive-Out Parking, Building on the Airport’s Record Growth and Major Modernization Fresno, CA – Today, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) announced a new partnership with Metropolis,…

CITY OF FRESNO AVIATION DIRECTOR NAMED FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White today announced the appointment of Mark Thorpe as the City of Fresno’s next Director of Aviation following a nationwide search. Thorpe brings more than 27 years of commercial aviation experience, including nearly two decades in executive leadership roles at three of North…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for the Busy Independence Day Travel Period Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is expecting busy travel days commencing now and through the upcoming Independence Day holiday period. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates it will screen more than 33,000 departing passengers from FAT starting Tuesday, June 30…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Dedicates New Art Gallery Honoring Former Director of Aviation Henry L. Thompson Fresno, CA – Today commemorated the official dedication of the Henry L. Thompson Memorial Art Gallery located within the Terminal Expansion Project at Concourse B at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The gallery is dedicated in honor of the late…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Welcomes Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar, Operated by SSP America Fresno, CA – SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, today announced the opening of Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT),…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Showcases Artwork by Renowned Artist Fernando Campos Fresno, CA (February 27, 2026) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is proud to partner with the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno to feature the work of internationally-acclaimed artist Fernando Campos in its rotating art gallery. This traveling exhibit, recently displayed at the Consulate of…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport and SSP America Celebrate New Flavor Arrivals Mad Duck Craft Brewing and Ike’s Love & Sandwiches debut at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA (February 25, 2026) Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Achieves a Record-Breaking Year in 2025 Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) proudly announces a record-breaking year in 2025, serving 2,752,392 passengers. This achievement represents a nearly 2.97% increase over 2024’s total of 2,672,881 passengers and underscores FAT’s continued growth and commitment to providing convenient air service access and…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for Busy Winter Holiday Travel Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) anticipates a busy winter holiday travel period now through Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects that the busiest days at FAT are expected to be December 26, December 28, and December 29. Timely with…

City of Fresno Unveils Largest Airport Expansion in History  Fresno, CA (December 18, 2025) – The City of Fresno marked a major milestone in its history on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with the opening of its new terminal expansion at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Yesterday’s momentous occasion celebrated a multi-year project and initiative to…