Airport Real Estate

Real Estate at Ontario International Airport

Part of what makes ONT such an exciting airport is that there's real space to grow, including airport retail space for lease in our terminals, airport space for lease on the ground, and even airport property for sale. Many major airports around the globe do not have the same types of available real estate to grow and develop the way that ONT does, and when you look at the rapid growth of the Inland Empire as a region, this often means exceptional opportunities. Read below to learn about our airport real estate.

How we work for you

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Business Liaison and Development Planning

Business liaison and development planning provide a high level of quality support services in the most efficient manner that will support the goals of the CRE division and ensure an environment of professionalism, service, cross-functional collaboration, and integrity.

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Property Services

Property services help to negotiate agreements for both aeronautical and non-aeronautical developments on OIAA-owned properties at ONT. This includes managing new construction and redevelopment projects within both vacant and under-utilized areas within the airport campus.

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Strategic Commercial Real Estate Management

Strategic Commercial Real Estate Management maximizes revenue and reduces expenses through innovative development agreements. In addition, the team provides contract management, administration, and audit compliance for certain real estate agreements and ongoing programs while also emphasizing customer service and complaint resolution.

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Development Proposal Submittal Process

To officially start the request for the development process, after receiving a preliminary confirmation from one of the team members, please send the CRE a conceptual layout of the proposed project and any accompanying text description of the improvements and subsequent operational activities within the proposed development area.

Regional Benefits

  • ONT is a regional asset with far-reaching benefits for multiple sectors of business, cities, counties, regional residents, and travelers from around the world. While developments located on land owned by the airport have a direct economic benefit for the OIAA, its influence is enhanced by the neighboring cities and counties, including the cities of Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Chino, Chino Hills, Upland, Riverside, Eastvale and Pomona as well as the Counties of San Bernardino and Riverside. ONT Real Estate works in partnership with all municipalities and stakeholders to be careful stewards of this opportunity and resource.
  • Ontario International Airport is the Inland Empire’s largest economic generator, with an annual economic impact of over $5.4 billion and supporting over 55,000 jobs. Over the next two decades, ONT will contribute significantly to both the direct and indirect economic impacts through job creation and will continue to diversify the local and regional economy, providing stable growth for the future.

Future Proposed Projects

The Boot Property

  • The OIAA owns 216 acres east of Haven Avenue, north of Jurupa Avenue, and south of Airport Drive (the Boot).  In February 2021, on behalf of the OIAA, CBRE initiated an Offering of Memorandum for the development of the Property.  The Offering of Memorandum went out to CBRE’s bidder list, which included more than 4,800 potential bidders nationwide. The Offering Memorandum requested proposals for industrial logistics development related to the warehousing and distribution of goods and products on the Property.
  • After two rounds of offers, interviews, and an update report provided in July 2021 to the OIAA Commission, OIAA Staff is moving forward with USAA Real Estate Company/McDonald Property Group to continue exploring the development of approximately 4.1 million square feet of industrial development. 

Interesting in learning more?

For more information regarding any of the above programs, please contact the Commercial Real Estate Division via email at [email protected] or by calling Elisa Grey, Chief Revenue Management Officer, at 909-544-5247.

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