Press Releases

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for Busy July 4th and Summer Travel Fresno, CA (June 21, 2023) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) expects a busy July 4th holiday weekend and summer travel season. With passenger traffic projected to surpass pre-pandemic volumes, travelers are encouraged to arrive early and to check with their airline…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Continues Building for the Future Fresno, CA (May 19, 2023)  – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated the next phase of FAT forward, the largest airport development program in FAT’s history, with a groundbreaking on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Partners with Society of West-Coast Artists on Spring Art Exhibition Fresno, CA (April 25, 2023) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport and the Society of West-Coast Artists are presenting a new spring art exhibit to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures in the Central Valley with a focus on agriculture work, folkloric dance,…

FRESNO YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT May 15 – 19, 2023 Please see announcement for details and appointment information. TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event – May 15 – 19

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…