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Award recognizes innovative redesign of one of the airport\u2019s most-used amenities<\/p>\n
Oakland, Calif.\u00a0\u2013 April 27, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has been named the recipient of Airport Business News\u2019 2026 Project of the Year for its Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, Phase 1. The award recognizes the airport\u2019s achievement in transforming aging restroom facilities into a modern, accessible, and hospitality-inspired passenger experience while maintaining full terminal operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cRestrooms are one of the most frequently used spaces in an airport, and they strongly influence how travelers perceive their entire journey,\u201d said Craig Simon, Director of Aviation, Port of Oakland. \u201cThis award reflects our team\u2019s commitment to approaching essential infrastructure with intention, collaboration, and a focus on what passengers truly need.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phase 1 of the restroom renovation program delivered upgraded facilities at Gates 3, 4, and 7 in Terminal 1. Improvements included spacious ADA-compliant stalls, LED stall occupancy indicators, centralized hands-free sink areas, improved lighting, and sound-absorbing materials. These elements were integrated into the design to create a brighter, calmer, and more intuitive experience for travelers.<\/p>\n
Delivering the restroom project within an active terminal presented significant challenges, including undocumented utilities and aging infrastructure uncovered during demolition. The Port of Oakland, in collaboration with HNTB and Webcor Construction, overcame these challenges through real-time problem solving, early constructability reviews, and a transparent, solutions-focused delivery approach that preserved design intent and operational continuity.<\/p>\n
Airport Business News recognized the restroom project for its design excellence, operational ingenuity, collaborative delivery, and immediate impact on passenger satisfaction and maintenance efficiency. The success of Phase 1 also laid the groundwork for future phases that will bring a consistent, high-quality restroom experience throughout OAK\u2019s terminals.<\/p>\n
Work is currently underway on Phase 2 of the project.\u00a0Photos of OAK\u2019s new restrooms\u00a0opened under Phase 1\u00a0are available\u00a0here.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n About Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport<\/p>\n Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region\u2019s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.<\/p>\n Updates about current departure and arrival information, airport maps, and details about on-airport parking, shopping and dining and more, can be found at\u00a0www.oaklandairport.com<\/a>. Follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contact Click here to access the OAK media on-site request form<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t
Kaley Skantz \u2013 Airport Spokesperson, [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n