2024 Symposium - Travel
airport
The nearest major airport is Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) located in Oklahoma City, OK. The event venues and the recommended hotels are all located within 25 miles (30-40 minutes drive) from the OKC airport.
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Airport Phone: +1 (405) 316-3271
Major airlines serving OKC are Alaska, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United
Uber and Lyft pickup area is on the upper level “Departures” roadway at the west end. The area is marked as "TNC Pick Up" and is located outside of the United Airlines ticket counter. Taxis are located in the Transportation Plaza which is accessed from the baggage claim (lower) level. Rates are posted on the exterior of the vehicles. There is no obligation to take the first taxi or shuttle in line.
VENUES
Career Celebration of Daniel Resasco followed by Panel Discussion and Dinner (Friday, August 23, 2024):
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Ave
Norman, OK 73072
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JwkgSxcBVfg3rt4x7
GPCS Symposium 2024 (Saturday, August 24, 2024):
National Weather Center
120 David L Boren Blvd
Norman, OK 73072
hotel information
The following hotels are recommended by the organizers:
NOUN Hotel (Marriott), 542 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069
Walking distance to the OU main campus, within 10 mins drive to the Sam Noble Museum and National Weather Center that the events will be organized.
The following four hotels are close to each other, and all within 15 mins drive to the event venues:
Embassy Suites (Hilton), 2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (IHG), 2500 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069
Hampton Inn (Hilton), 2300 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069, United States
Residence Inn (Marriott), 2400 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069
Directions and parking
Career Celebration of Daniel Resasco followed by Panel Discussion and Dinner (Friday, August 23, 2024):
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History at the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Address: 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072
Driving directions from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
When leaving the airport, continue West on I-240 to exit 4A to merge onto I-35 South. Continue South on I-35 for 13.5 miles. Use the right two lanes to take exit 108 A for OK-9 E toward Tecumseh. Continue on OK-9 E for 0.9 miles to W Imhoff Rd. Turn left on W Imhoff Rd and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Chautauqua Ave and continue for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto J Willis Stovall Dr. Your destination will be on the right with the parking lot to the left.
Driving directions from the Noun Hotel
Parking permit is NOT required for this event and parking is available in the museum parking lot as shown below -
GPCS Symposium 2024 (Saturday, August 24, 2024):
National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Address: 120 David L Boren Blvd, Norman, OK 73072
Driving directions from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
When leaving the airport, continue West on I-240 to exit 4A to merge onto I-35 South. Continue South on I-35 for 13.5 miles. Use the right two lanes to take exit 108 A for OK-9 E toward Tecumseh. Continue on OK-9 E for 2.5 miles to S. Jenkins Ave. Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto S. Jenkins Ave. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto David L Boren Blvd. Your destination will be on the right.
Driving directions from The Noun Hotel
Parking permit is NOT required for this event and parking is available in the RC3 parking lot next to the National Weather Center as shown below -
If you would like to go around the University of Oklahoma campus, please refer to the OU parking map to find convenient parking at other locations of the university campus.