Ontario International Airport (ONT) this month begins a year-long celebration marking the 10th anniversary of its historic return to local control, a milestone that transformed the Inland Empire’s role in Southern California aviation and economic growth.
Under the theme “Reclaimed. Revived. Ready.,” ONT’s “Celebrating a Decade of Local Control” campaign will include a year of community events, pop-ups, special merchandise, digital storytelling and surprise activations at the airport — all leading up to the official anniversary date of Nov. 1, 2026.
“Ontario International Airport was in a downward spiral a decade ago, and lo- cal leaders took bold steps to bring it back home,” said Alan D. Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board and Ontario Mayor pro Tem. “Today, ONT is thriving — a vital economic engine for the Inland Empire and a source of pride for our entire region. This celebration is as much about our community as it is about the airport.”…