Ontario International Airport Authority

What Ontario International Airport Authority does

Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) is a public airport authority that owns and operates Ontario International Airport (ONT), a medium-hub commercial airport located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The airport spans 1,741 acres with two runways and serves both passenger and cargo operations, handling more than 7.1 million passengers and 835,129 tons of cargo in 2025, with 31 nonstop destinations and more than 90 daily departures.

OIAA's service offering encompasses aeronautical infrastructure (runways, terminals, gates, air traffic support), ground transportation (parking, rental car, rideshare), cargo handling facilities, and commercial concessions across its terminals. The authority operates a 10-year capital expansion program branded "ONT BOLD," which includes a planned 650,000 sq ft Terminal 3 and broader terminal modernization, alongside recently completed infrastructure investments including a $90 million runway rehabilitation finished in 2024 and FAA grant-funded airfield upgrades.

OIAA generates revenue through a mix of aeronautical fees (landing fees, gate leases, fuel flowage), non-aeronautical commercial revenue (parking, rental car concessions, food and beverage, retail, advertising), cargo and ground handling fees, real estate leases, and federal/state grants. Airline cost structures were restructured under a new Use and Lease Agreement that locks in 75% of ground transportation revenue for airline partners and lowers airline cost per enplanement. The authority's customer base is split between commercial passenger airlines (Southwest, American, Alaska, Delta, United, Frontier, JetBlue, plus international carriers China Airlines, STARLUX, Volaris, Viva Aerobus) and dedicated cargo operators (FedEx, UPS, Amazon Air).

Name

Ontario International Airport Authority

Legal name

Ontario International Airport Authority

Website

https://flyontario.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ontario International Airport Authority operates Ontario International Airport (ONT), a medium-hub commercial airport in California's Inland Empire serving 7.1M+ annual passengers and top-10 US cargo volume across passenger airlines and integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• Airport terminal operations
• Air cargo handling
• Ground transportation services
• Aviation infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Passenger Facility Charges and Aeronautical Fees: Fees charged to airlines and passengers for use of airport facilities including runway, terminal, and gate access. Revenue is tied to passenger volumes and flight operations.
2. Parking Services: On-airport parking operations including self-park lots, premium parking, valet parking, and cell phone waiting lot. Revenue from daily rates ranging from $20-$40 per day depending on lot and service type.
3. Concessions and Retail: Revenue from food, beverage, and retail concessionaires operating in terminals including brands like Brewery X, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Hudson News, and others. Also includes lounge operators (Aspire Lounges).
4. Ground Transportation and Commercial Vehicles: Fees from rental car companies operating at the Rental Car Center, ride-share services (Uber, Lyft, Wingz), taxis, and limousines. The Use and Lease Agreement locks in 75% of ground transportation revenue for participating airlines.
5. Advertising and Media: Revenue from advertising placements throughout terminals including digital displays, signage, and branded experiences. The airport's communications team has won awards for marketing and branding initiatives.
6. Cargo Operations: Handling fees and facility charges for air cargo operations including major cargo carriers FedEx, UPS, and Amazon Air. ONT is among the top 10 cargo airports in the United States.
7. Federal Grants and Airport Improvement Program: Funding from FAA Airport Improvement Program for infrastructure projects including runway rehabilitation, taxiway upgrades, and safety enhancements. Recent grants include $10.81M (2025) and $4M (2024).
8. Real Estate and Property Rental: Revenue from airport-owned real estate including hangars, office spaces, and commercial properties on airport grounds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ontario International Airport Authority operates Ontario International Airport (ONT), providing commercial passenger aviation services, air cargo operations, terminal management across two terminals (Terminal 2 and Terminal 4), ground transportation infrastructure, parking, and on-airport concessions. The Authority serves passenger airlines, cargo carriers, and the traveling public in Southern California's Inland Empire region, handling 7+ million passengers annually and operating as a top 10 U.S. cargo airport.

Product overview

Ontario International Airport Authority operates Ontario International Airport (ONT) as a unified airport services platform. The core offering is the airport itself, providing commercial passenger aviation and cargo operations through Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, with nearly 30 nonstop destinations and over 90 daily flights. Supporting the core airport service, ONT offers a portfolio of add-on modules including the ONT+ Visitor Pass Program (allowing non-travelers access to post-security areas), the ONT BOLD expansion program (transformative infrastructure growth), parking facilities across multiple lots with varying price points, the Cost Calculator tool for comparing travel expenses, Digital ID acceptance for mobile identity verification, comprehensive food and shopping options, passenger amenities (work booths, nursing rooms, pet relief, charging stations), the Art @ ONT cultural program, and extensive ground transportation services. The airport has grown to serve over 7 million passengers annually, making it one of California's fastest-growing airports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial passenger aviation services

Quantifiable outcome

• Average security checkpoint wait times under 20 minutes during non-peak travel times
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: High-growth Texas medium-hub airport with comparable passenger volumes, similar Southwest/Legacy carrier mix, ongoing terminal expansion, and a similar high-growth catchment positioning. Head-to-head on growth metrics among U.S. medium-hub airports.
• Long Beach Airport: Another Southern California regional commercial airport within the greater LA basin, competing for the same origin passengers and offering a similar small/medium-hub experience. Comparable in scale to ONT's domestic network and similarly focused on ease-of-use over hub connectivity.
• Indianapolis International Airport: Mid-size hub airport ranked #1 in J.D. Power's 2025 medium-airport study (just ahead of ONT), with comparable passenger volumes and a strong mid-Continent positioning. Direct benchmark for ONT's customer experience and operational strategy.
• San Diego International Airport: California's busiest single-runway commercial airport with comparable passenger volumes and ongoing terminal expansion (Terminal 1). Comparable in passenger mix, premium-fare geography, and infrastructure modernization trajectory to ONT.
• Sacramento International Airport: California state capital-region medium-size airport with a similar inland-Catchment strategy and comparable passenger volumes. Competes with ONT for low-cost carrier service and shares similar operational metrics in the medium-airport J.D. Power category.
• Oakland International Airport: Northern California alternative to San Francisco International serving a similar secondary-metro catchment, with overlapping cargo operations (FedEx/UPS) and comparable medium-hub passenger profile. Operates as a similarly-positioned relief/alternative hub.
• Nashville International Airport: Fast-growing medium-hub airport serving an inland, high-growth metro with strong passenger growth, similar airline mix (Southwest, American, Delta, United), and comparable recent infrastructure expansion. Frequently benchmarked against ONT for medium-hub growth metrics.
• Hollywood Burbank Airport: Nearby Southern California mid-size airport operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, overlapping ONT's domestic short-haul route mix and competing for the same Los Angeles-area origin/demand. Similar terminal-scale operations, airline partner profile, and passenger experience positioning.
• John Wayne Airport (Orange County): Orange County's primary commercial airport serving a comparable Southern California catchment with similar passenger volumes, mid-size airport positioning, and short-haul leisure/business mix. Both compete for Inland Empire and coastal SoCal travelers and share the J.D. Power medium-airport ranking.

Broad incumbents

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport: Larger Midwest medium-to-large hub airport operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission with a much broader network and Delta hub presence. Provides a relevant comparable for terminal expansion economics and cargo integration at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flyONT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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