Emi Obrero<\/a><\/p>\nThe Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) officially announced its partnership with Metropolis, a no-contact parking app, on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That includes the launch of\u00a0 the mobility app\u2019s \u201cDrive-In, Drive Out Parking,\u201d commencing a new and easier parking process for travelers, city officials said.<\/p>\n
The system will be initiated on July 14 and will allow for travelers to simply drive in and out of FAT\u2019s parking lots without the need to manage tickets or kiosks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Travelers can register their vehicle either through the Metropolis\u2019 app or through any of the QR codes available at the entrance of each parking lot. After registering, the system uses license plate recognition technology to automatically identify registered vehicles as they enter and exit airport parking facilities. Parking charges will be processed automatically, and customers will receive a digital receipt.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a California-based company, bringing our platform to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is a milestone we\u2019re especially proud of, and it deepens our roots across our home state and cements our presence in the heart of the Central Valley,\u201d said Rob Mitchell, Vice President of Aviation at Metropolis. \u201cBy bringing our platform to all of FAT\u2019s lots, we\u2019re removing the friction of parking and replacing it with a simple, modern experience that gives travelers back their time, while helping the airport run more efficiently as it continues to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
The parking upgrade is the latest investment following the completion of the airport\u2019s FATforward modernization program, the largest capital improvement project in the airport\u2019s history. Completed in December 2025, FATforward brought the airport a new concourse, expanded international arrivals facilities and a multilevel parking garage.<\/p>\n
Metropolis said Fresno will join approximately 75 airports nationwide using its airport mobility platform, including facilities in Texas, Hawaii and California. Their services include parking, reservations, baggage services and more for their airport associates.<\/p>\n
Although the new system emphasizes contactless payments, cash will remain an option. Airport officials said designated lanes will continue to accept cash payments, and staff will remain available to assist travelers during the transition.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Fresno Yosemite International Airport, we are committed to delivering a modern, world-class experience for the travelers of California\u2019s Central Valley, and that begins the moment they arrive,\u201d said Francisco Partida, FAT Interim Director of Aviation. \u201cComing off the largest expansion in our history, this partnership with Metropolis lets us give passengers a faster, simpler way to park. It reflects our broader commitment to innovation and to making FAT one of the most convenient and forward-thinking airports in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partnership with Fresno Yosemite International Airport aligns with Metropolis\u2019s larger national strategy. Metropolis has recently partnered with Joby Aviation to develop 25 vertiports across the U.S., leveraging Metropolis\u2019s extensive parking network and AI-based recognition technology to integrate air taxi services directly into ground transportation hubs.<\/p>\n
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