Airlines

The Gulfport/Biloxi, MS (airline code GPT) is the host airport for the OCEANS ’09 Conference.

The major airlines that service Gulfport/Biloxi are:

• American Eagle www.aa.com; 800-433-7300
• Continental Express www.continental.com
• Delta www.delta.com; 800-282-3424
• Southern Skyways www.SouthernSkyways.com; 877-2-FLY-SOUTH
• US Airways www.USAirways.com; 800-428-4322

There will be a Welcome Desk near the baggage claim during peak arrival times.

Transportation to Hotels

There is no longer a free coach to the Beau Rivage, our host hotel.

A low-cost ($12 one-way, $22 round trip) airport shuttle is available and will add extra times to their schedule if needed.

Call Gulf Coast Transportation at 800-366-8115 to make reservations.

The hotel block for OCEANS ’09 is available until September 25th.

Please make your reservations as soon as possible. Make your reservations at:

https://icm3.ieee.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=pl7

Taxi services are also available:

• Airport Casino Military Taxi Service 228-596-5220
• Biloxi City Cab 228-385-7777
• Gulf Coast Checker Cab 228-863-1011
• Yellow Cab Company: 228-392-1111

IEEE Car Discount Rental Codes

Vendor	Website	Corporate Discount Code
National 800 CAR RENT	Book Online	I.D. Number: 5282921
Hertz 800 654 2210	Book Online Click "I have a discount (CDP), coupon, or other offer"	CDP Number: 61368
Enterprise 800 261 7331	Book Online	CDP Number: NA24IE1
Budget 800 455 2848	Book Online	Discount Number: X520000
Avis 800 698 5685	Book Online	A606000

Hotel Information

• Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Host Hotel)
  228-386-7111
  875 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530
• Best Western Oak Manor (Student hotel)
  228-435-4331
  886 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530
• Ocean Club
  800-546-4167
  2060 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39531

Transportation from Hotel to Convention Center

Free bus transportation will be provided from the Beau Rivage to the Convention Center.

Convention Center Information

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center 228-594-3700 2350 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39531 www.mscoastcoliseum.com

Other Useful Information

• International Calling Code for United States: 001.
• Local Currency: US Dollar.
• Language: English.
• Weather in October: Avg. temperature is in the low to mid-70’s during the day, mid-50’s at night. (Light jacket is recommended in the evenings.)
• Avg rainfall: 3.3 inches.
• Biloxi Time Zone: Central.
• Free wireless provided at Convention Center.