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5/17/2023  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.

4/26/2023  Updated SAN Green Concessions Program Relaunches

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Our newly revamped program was developed in-house by our Planning and Environmental Affairs Department.

4/20/2023  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!

2/22/2023  Celebrating Black History Month

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This Black History Month, we are highlighting some of the influences San Diego International Airport (SAN) has in the terminals.

2/9/2023  We Diverted More than 800,000 Gallons of Stormwater from San Diego Bay in 2022!

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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.

1/30/2023  Alaska Airlines Add New Routes on the East and West Coast

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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.

1/27/2023  Your Guide to Biking to/from SAN

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Yes, you can bike to San Diego International Airport (SAN)! All it takes is knowing where and how to properly stow your bike and a few safety tips to follow while on the airport campus. Here’s a quick guide for you:

1/17/2023  SAN Recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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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.

1/11/2023  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.

12/20/2022  Travel Tips for the Holidays

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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:

12/13/2022  Cheers to Beer Made with Reclaimed Water!

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It’s not everyday that an airport gets to celebrate the release of a beer, made from water that was captured on airport property. But today, San Diego International Airport (SAN) and The East Village Brewing Company released two beers made with purified condensate collected through the airport’s water stewardship program. Hoppy Travels IPA is a West Coast IPA with flavors of grapefruit and guava and Pre-Flight Pils is a German-style pilsner with bready and lemon zest flavors. The beers are currently on tap at The East Village Brewing Company and will be available at San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 2 in the coming weeks. 

12/7/2022  Taking the Shuttle? Download the App!

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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.

12/6/2022  The Quieter Home Program Has Hit a Milestone!

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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.

11/28/2022  New T1's Numero Uno Room-o

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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.

11/22/2022  We are so full (of thanks).

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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. 

11/21/2022  Holiday Travel Tips at San Diego International Airport

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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.

 

11/8/2022  San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Hosts a Virtual Veterans Appreciation Event November 17

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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.

11/7/2022  Sustainable Aviation Fuel Arrives at SAN

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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.

10/18/2022  Have a Small Business? Join us for our Annual "Meet the Primes" Event

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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.

10/11/2022  Rincones Latinos de SAN

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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!

10/6/2022  We’re Moving on Up…a Level

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Nothing can stop us…when it comes to our commitment to bettering the environment! Earlier this month, we were notified that San Diego International Airport (SAN) has achieved the highest level of certification under the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program – Level 4+ ‘Transition.’

10/4/2022  Check Out Our 2021-2022 Sustainability Report

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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!

9/8/2022  Join SAN’s Coastal Cleanup Day Group!

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The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is participating in Coastal Cleanup Day! 

9/7/2022  How to get to and from SAN on Public Transportation

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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.

8/3/2022  How to Use Short-Term Parking at San Diego International Airport

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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.

7/19/2022  Attention Comic-Con Superheroes – Catch a Free Ride

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ATTENTION COMIC CON SUPERHEROES: Teleporter not working? No worries, we got you! San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a great option for you to get downtown and close to the San Diego Convention Center. 

7/11/2022  Now Accepting Artists Submissions for the SAN Arts Program’s Temporary Exhibition – A Necessary Departure

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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.

7/8/2022  Artists from SAN’s ‘Make Yourself at Home’ Make Way for New Exhibition

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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. 

7/7/2022  Tips on Conserving Water this Summer

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The hot summer months are here and our Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs team has some ideas on how to conserve water.

7/6/2022  Biometric Face Pods Scan Outbound International Passengers

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If you’ve been by gates 46 through 51, you’ll notice something new. Two biometric face-scanning pods have been placed at each gate as part of Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) biometric screening process for outbound passengers.

7/1/2022  Alerta de construcción: Vienen desvíos y más construcción en la Terminal 1 debido a demolición del puente peatonal

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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.

7/1/2022  Construction Alert: Terminal 1 Construction and Detours Due to Pedestrian Bridge Demolition

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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:

6/29/2022  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.

6/29/2022  Grab a Book from our Little Free Library

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The Quieter Home Program (QHP) is the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s (Airport Authority’s) Residential Sound Insulation Program. 

6/17/2022  Now Available: Three-Hour Parking Spaces

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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.

6/8/2022  Tips on Finding Parking at the San Diego International Airport

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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.

6/6/2022  Let’s Have a Sustainable Summer

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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:


5/26/2022  Construcción frente a la Terminal 1 afectará a los pasajeros

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Si va usted a volar desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de San Diego (SAN) en el futuro cercano, debe esperar ver mucha construcción y cambios grandes en frente de la Terminal 1 empezando el 5 de junio hasta finales del año 2024. 

5/25/2022  Major Construction in Front of Terminal 1 Will Impact Visitors Going To and From the Airport

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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.

5/16/2022  Happy National Bike Month!

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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.

5/11/2022  Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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The Airport Authority is recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and the contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander employees.

5/9/2022  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. 

5/4/2022  Environmental Monitoring for Dust and Noise Impacts from Construction

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If you’ve been coming to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) over the last few months, you’ve likely noticed a whole new campus developing. 

5/2/2022  Do something cool this summer – in Canada

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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.


5/2/2022  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.

4/29/2022  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.

4/25/2022  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. 

4/22/2022  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.  

4/21/2022  Join the Airport Authority for the Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup Event

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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.

4/13/2022  Traffic Impacts at Terminal 1 on April 14

Allow Plenty of Time for Picking Up and Dropping Off Passnegers
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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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