Starting on October 27, visitors heading by foot and by car to San Diego International Airport (SAN) on N. Harbor Drive will access Terminal 1 via new entrances.
This Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia Hispana), we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the very cool Latinx art and concessions coming to San Diego International Airport!
If you’ve ever wondered how you can do business with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, we invite you to our upcoming “Meet the Primes” networking event to find out!
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!
Do waves and sunlight come to mind when you think of San Diego?
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.
Our newly revamped program was developed in-house by our Planning and Environmental Affairs Department.
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!
This Black History Month, we are highlighting some of the influences San Diego International Airport (SAN) has in the terminals.
In 2022, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) captured, treated, and reused 812,500 gallons of stormwater. This water, which would otherwise have run off into San Diego Bay, was used to heat and cool buildings at
San Diego International Airport, thereby reducing the amount of potable water used for this purpose.
Alaska Airlines is kicking the new year off with news of added routes from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Today the airline announced it will offer daily nonstop flights between SAN and Washington, D.C. via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and daily nonstop flights between SAN and Eugene, Ore. via Eugene Airport (EUG) starting June 15.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human Trafficking (HT) is a crime where force, fraud, or coercion is used to lure a person to perform labor, services, or commercial sex acts.
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.
With the closure of the Terminal 1 parking lot, parking onsite at the airport is extremely limited. Nicole Hall has some tips for you if you are trying to find parking at the airport.
Summer is here and why not try some new habits that will make this one of the most sustainable summers yet. Below are some ideas to get you started:
Memorial Day weekend is considered the beginning of the summer travel season and SAN is anticipating a record-breaking number of passengers (post-COVID-19) to pass through the terminals during the next few months.
Biking is a viable, fun, and healthy transportation choice. This Bike Month, SANDAG provides an entire month of activities to get you GOing by bike. Check out their Bike Month calendar here.
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.
We have more nonstops to Canada this summer than ever before. Fly on Air Canada to Montréal, Toronto, or Vancouver. Or take WestJet to Calgary or Vancouver or Swoop to Edmonton.
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.
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.
The San Diego County Regional (Airport Authority) is participating in the 20th Annual Creek To Bay Cleanup! Join the airport and I Love a Clean San Diego on Saturday, April 23rd as we come together to clean up our local environment. We’ll be at Spanish Landing from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. helping prevent litter and pollution from entering our waterways.
Established to enhance customer service, the SAN Arts Program exhibits artwork and presents programs that engage travelers in innovative, memorable, and considerate ways. This month, SAN joins the statewide effort to enhance, educate, and activate arts awareness within our community during Arts, Culture & Creativity month, created by the nonprofit organization Californians for the Arts.
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.
In 1987, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the National Women’s History Week through the entire month of March. Since then, women’s accomplishments and contributions are celebrated and recognized every year during March across the United States.
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).
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.”
As construction on the new Terminal 1 progresses, it will be necessary to shift some airlines to other locations at the airport. Please be advised of the following construction impacts beginning February 18, 2022.
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.
Hello, 2022! It’s a new year, and the time is right for new greener habits. Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? We’ve got some ideas below, along with highlights from our latest Sustainability Report.
Our Airport Traffic Officers (ATOs) are looking extra snazzy these days. But their new look is so much more than an aesthetic upgrade; the uniforms were specifically designed to align with
industry trends, increase safety, and enhance the customer experience at SAN.
We are committed to keeping the community and passengers of San Diego International Airport (SAN) up to date on the latest New T1 construction impacts. Below are some changes to parking at the airport beginning January 3, 2022.
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.
With the holiday season upon us, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s Planning & Environmental Affairs Department put together some eco-friendly holiday tips to help you reduce your environmental footprint in the coming month.