Late-passengers travelling through FAT now have more eating options with the launch of a new food truck program

Travelers going through the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) now have more late-night food options.

On Tuesday evening, FAT launched its new food truck program to accommodate late-night passengers and guests with additional food options from local vendors in the area.

The food trucks will operate daily from 8 p.m. until the final departure.

Each food truck will serve their menu items out of FAT’s terminal in Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved travel-containers to eat prior to boarding flights or to carry onboard.

The airport teamed up with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation to reach out to food truck vendors for the limited two-year airport concession program to operate at FAT.

The program will provide more food options during terminal construction and prior to new concessions coming online in 2025.

Los Mexicanos Frutas y Antojos and Tacos Tepa will be the first food trucks to operate at FAT.

“As our airport expands and we welcome a record number of visitors passing through, our food options should also grow. We know how important it is to grab a bite to eat before taking off, especially on late-night flights,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. “We want to provide the best possible experience for travelers, and what better way than with local food trucks!”

A Request for Qualifications process invited qualified and experienced food truck vendors to submit packages for review, and also involved a community outreach component to familiarize respondents with the application process.

Approved vendors will operate at FAT through a Permit to Operate on a rotating schedule with no more than two trucks onsite for a maximum term of six months.

After the six months, a different vendor will begin their term.

“Fresno Yosemite International Airport is excited to bring this new food truck concept that is unique and provides passengers with additional food offerings while exposing local vendors to operating their businesses in an airport environment,” said FAT Director of Aviation Henry Thompson.