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.
If you are traveling this holiday season,
San Diego International Airport (SAN) wants you to be prepared before arriving at the airport. Due to the
New T1 project, much of the airport’s campus is under construction. SAN is offering the following travel tips:
If you ride our free electric shuttle, the San Diego Flyer, or our other shuttles, make sure you download the free Endera Go-ACE app. The app tracks our shuttles in real-time, and makes it easy for you to submit feedback or reach the 24/7
Ace Parking customer service line.
We are thrilled to announce that the
Quieter Home Program (QHP), our sound insulation program, is celebrating the completion of 5,000 sound-insulated homes.
What’s the first room being built in the New T1? We’ll give you a hint: think underground where bags travel from an aircraft through the baggage handling system to you, the traveler.
For all of you! The ones who fill our terminals with laughter and joy and the ever-present sound of luggage wheels speeding across the terrazzo floors.
Want to have a pleasant trip through SAN this holiday season, and all the other seasons too? Follow these pro tips and make it to your gate with a smile on your face. Hint: do arrive two hours early.
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) is hosting a virtual Veterans Appreciation event on November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event educates the community on opportunities for veteran organizations at
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and beyond.
Animal fats, woody biomass, or other bio-based feedstocks…who imagined ingredients we use to cook or start a campfire could be used to fuel an airplane? And, this is not just any fuel, it is Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF, and SAN received its first delivery mid-October.
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) is hosting two virtual “Meet the Primes” events on November 1 and 8. First introduced in 2015, “Meet the Primes” is a free annual event for the business community to connect with and learn from the Airport Authority, the Airport Authority’s partners, San Diego’s small business support service centers, and public agencies.
Take a stroll through SAN’s terminals, and you’re bound to run into Latin flavors and influences. That’s only natural - we’re just 22 miles away from the international border with Mexico and the northernmost tip of Latin America!
A lot of work goes into our Sustainability Report each year, and we’re not even talking about the data collection and information that took hours upon hours to gather!
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is participating in Coastal Cleanup Day!
Learn about the various public transportation options to/from the airport to/from anywhere in San Diego County. Nicole Hall will show you where you need to go and what you need to look for to find pick-up and drop-off locations at the airport.
Need to park at San Diego International Airport for less than three hours? We have a parking spot for you. Nicole Hall will show you where our Short-Term Parking Lot is and what you need to know.
The SAN Arts Program at San Diego International Airport (SAN) incorporates three program components public art, temporary exhibitions, and the performing arts. SAN’s public art is a collection of permanent artwork that can be viewed in and around the airport campus while the temporary exhibitions and performing arts programing rotate to feature local, national, and international artists.
Passengers could hear drilling and buzzing at SAN’s Terminal 2 these last few weeks, as artists from SAN’s Make Yourself at Home de-installed their art exhibits. Make Yourself at Home was part of the SAN Arts Program's temporary exhibitions program that showcases the work of local San Diego and regional artists around a central theme in spaces throughout the airport.
The hot summer months are here and our Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs team has some ideas on how to conserve water.
La construcción continua en el Aeropuerto Internacional de San Diego (SAN). Si planeas viajar durante la próxima semana, por favor mantén en cuenta las siguientes afectaciones entre el 5 y el 8 de julio debido a la demolición del puente peatonal en la Terminal 1.
Construction continues at San Diego International Airport (SAN). If you are planning to travel in the next week please be advised of the following construction impacts July 5 through 8 due to the removal of the Terminal 1 pedestrian bridge:
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 case you haven’t heard, parking at the airport is extremely limited now that the Terminal 1 parking lot is closed. We understand this is not ideal, but please know that construction is moving a long and we will have a new parking structure in front of Terminal 1 by 2024 which will provide thousands of new on-site parking for passengers.
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.