What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at Oakland Airport

Current as of October 14, 2020

Earlier this month, Oakland International Airport (OAK) began offering free rapid Covid-19 tests to airport employees and travelers. Here’s what you can expect if you are interested in getting a Covid test from this location: 

• The testing site is located about two miles from the airport at its North Field terminal complex - 9070 Earhart Road.
• Testing is available by appointment only, daily from 9am to 5pm.
• Travelers can make an appointment at the testing center through CityHealth’s website.
• Results come back in 15 minutes, but officials recommend travelers get tested at least one day before their flight to leave time for any necessary changes should they test positive.
• Test results are shared either on the spot or online via the CityHealth Urgent Care secure portal.
• All Covid testing at this location is free of charge.

Officials for Oakland Airport have emphasized the importance of reducing the spread of Covid-19 for both travelers and employees. To that end, they have partnered with CityHealth to provide free testing for everyone. According to OAK, “under the CARES Act and through a partnership with commercial health insurance carriers, government payers and the Department of Health and Human Services CityHealth proudly offers COVID-19 testing to all free of charge.”

For more information about business travel safety you can read more about business travel and COVID-19 on AmTrav’s blog.