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Meet our 2023 Summer Interns!

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After a pause during the pandemic, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority brought back its Summer Internship Program with a  group of bright college students and recent graduates who are ready to take on the airport world! 

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SAN Celebrates AANHPI Month

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San Diego is home to a vibrant Asian American community, and it’s reflected at San Diego International Airport. This Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month (AANHPI), we want to spotlight a few flights, flavors, and art to check out during your next visit to SAN.

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April is Earth Month around the Globe

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At the San Diego International Airport our employees are enthusiastic about caring for the environment year-round. During April, they’ll show their dedication by rolling up their sleeves and digging into fun and educational earth-friendly activities. Check it out! You may be inspired to try these too!

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Everyone’s Best Friend

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The saying, “man’s best friend” when referring to dogs needs an upgrade. Dogs, one could argue, are everyone’s best friend. Even self-proclaimed cat people can’t resist those puppy dog eyes when approached by a fluffy friend eager to say hello. These amazing four-legged creatures have the power to bring instant joy to people in a variety of settings but one of the places that it’s most needed is in an airport.

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Honor Flight Escorts 85 Veterans Roundtrip from SAN to Washington, DC

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Each year Honor Flight San Diego escorts World War II and Korean War veterans on a round trip flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington, DC to visit Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard ceremony, WWII, Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, USMC, and Air Force memorials, and the National Guard Museum. 

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The dog that’s helping build the airport

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Construction is progressing daily on our New Terminal 1. Big trucks and backhoes move dirt and rocks around as construction crews and a dog build the terminal. Yes, you read that right. A dog! And it’s not just any dog. This is a very special dog with an important job.
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Ride the San Diego Flyer

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Parking is limited at SAN due to construction. Luckily, 
there’s another quick and easy way to get here, for free! Here's all you need to know about our electric San Diego Flyer shuttle. Read more

It’s Least Terns Season at SAN!

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April through September is the least tern nesting season at SAN. Since 1970, this endangered migratory sea bird has found a suitable nesting site each year in the sand and gravel located in four oval areas between the runway and airplane taxiway. 

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Be a “Good Traveler” on Earth Day

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It's Earth Day 2022! This month, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) has been celebrating and more importantly doing things to better the planet we call home. Today, we wanted to highlight one way in which you can make a difference. We invite you to be a “Good Traveler” by offsetting your travel through The Good Traveler program.  

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Traffic Impacts at Terminal 1 on April 14

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On Thursday, April 14, 2022, from midnight to 4 p.m., two lanes will be closed on Airport Terminal Road at the San Diego International Airport Terminal 1. Two lanes at Terminal 1 and one loading lane will remain open for traveler pick-up and drop-off throughout the construction activities timeframe.
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Come Work at the Airport!

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San Diego International Airport (SAN) employs more than 7,000 people in the San Diego area. Some of those jobs include positions with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority), which owns and operates SAN, but most of the jobs are through the airport’s concessionaire partners. Airport concessionaires make up the various food and beverage, gift and news, relaxation, and lounge options inside the airport.

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What’s behind the wall?

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When a new shop or restaurant is being built at SAN, a white “barricade wall” is installed over the storefront. Here at SAN, we think what's on the wall is just as important as what's behind the wall. 
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SAN Celebrates Black History Month

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February is Black History Month and to commemorate this annual time of reflection, we reached out to a few of our African American Airport Authority team members who represent SAN daily by interfacing with our customers and behind-the-scenes in business and operations. 
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And the winners are…

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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Fly Quiet Awards, which recognizes airlines for their efforts to reduce noise during arrivals and departures at San Diego International Airport (SAN). 

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The Quieter Home Program Begins Work on a New Project

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San Diego International Airport (SAN) is in the middle of bustling downtown San Diego. So it’s no surprise that due to its location, many residential, office buildings, schools, and community use buildings are within a few miles of the airport. If you’ve ever walked around downtown or enjoyed the open shopping and amenities at Liberty Station, you know airplanes fly overhead quite often on the way to SAN. These moments often call for a pause in conversation until the noise has passed…we locals call it the “Point Loma Pause.”

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Limiting Inaccessible Website Barriers

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More than one billion people worldwide encounter barriers when trying to read and understand content online. To ensure our website is accessible, we partnered with
Recite Me to add a small assistive widget/toolbar that integrates with our website.  Read more

San Diego International Airport Achieves Airports Council International World’s Health Accreditation…Again!

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Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold air travel looks and feels a lot different for those that are passing through airports this time. Each day brings new insight and knowledge about COVID-19 and how best to ensure the health and safety of everyone around the world. It is with this knowledge that since 2020, airports and airlines have been implementing best practices when it comes to cleaning, social distancing, and mask wearing.

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Celebrating the New T1 Groundbreaking

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On December 13, 2021, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board Chair Gil Cabrera and President & CEO Kim Becker celebrated the groundbreaking for the New T1 with members of the community, stakeholders, and employees.

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