Press Releases

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.…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Tips  Fresno, CA (November 18, 2022) – Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the Thanksgiving travel period, which begins today and through Sunday, November 27. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects the busiest days during the travel period are Tuesday and Wednesday prior to…

Celebrated Artist Selected for Fresno Yosemite International Airport Parking Garage Public Art Fresno, CA (October 18, 2022)– Fresno Yosemite International Airport is pleased to announce a mixed media mosaic mural design titled “You Have Arrived” by Fresno artist and educator, Caleb Duarte, has been selected for a public art piece to enhance the airport parking garage.…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Preparations for Major Terminal Expansion Fresno, CA  – Today’s Fresno City Council action to award a construction contract for the East Apron Reconfiguration project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) provides the aircraft circulation and parking space for FAT’s upcoming major terminal expansion which will accommodate current and future growth forecasted…