San Diego International Airport

Introduction of San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego International Airport (IATA Code: SAN) is located 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of San Diego, California. In addition to serving a large part of Southern California, SAN Airport also takes up the role of a gateway to Northern Mexico.

San Diego International Airport boasts two passenger terminals (Terminal 1/2), and one single runway. SAN Airport owns the smallest geographical footprint compared to any other commercial airport in the US. However, it is indeed the busiest single-runway airport in the country. Statistics showed that San Diego International Airport is capable of handling 24 million passengers on an annual basis.

San Diego International Airport provides nonstop services to 70+ destinations domestically and internationally.

Popular domestic nonstop destinations from SAN Airport are:

San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, San Jose, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago, and Oakland

International nonstop destinations from SAN Airport include:

Cancun, London Heathrow, Munich, Tokyo Narita, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto

SAN Airport offers an extensive To & From Guide. Ground transportation options include city buses, taxis, commuter trains, shuttles, limousines & luxury sedans, rental cars, ride-sharing, biking, and more. For one thing, the public transportation routes from SAN Airport are extensive; for another, the Car Rental Center in San Diego Airport is rather close to the passenger terminal. At the airline lounges or day SPAs offered by SAN Airport, you can enjoy a moment of calm. Passengers can have access to Aspire Lounge, Be Relax Spa, Delta Sky Club, and United Club. Besides, there are abundant dining and shopping options that can make you feel rejuvenated during your pre-flight time. SAN Airport has gathered together a diverse mix of airport restaurants, boutiques, gift shops, and fashion retailers. Explore the following link to catch a glimpse: https://www.san.org/Shop-Dine-Relax

For travelers with reduced mobility or those with special needs, they can feel relieved because accessibility services can be found almost everywhere inside SAN Airport. TDD telephones, visual paging monitors, wheelchairs, and courtesy carts operated by the Volunteer Airport Ambassadors are made available throughout SAN, in the hope of providing better and faster assistance.

As for regular passenger services, San Diego International Airport provides free WiFi connections, ATMs, bicycle lockers, courtesy phones, information desks, lactation rooms, luggage carts, portable charging units, PPE vending machines, and more. SAN focuses on satisfying all air travel needs and never cease to make improvements.

According to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, it is anticipated that SAN will handle nearly 40 million passengers by 2035. To better meet the growing air travel demand, the SAN Airport master plan has been carried out since 2020. With this master plan construction underway, the existing Terminal 1 (with a history of 50+ years) is slated to be replaced by a new one (new Terminal 1), a new Taxiway A will be built to accommodate bidirectional aircraft movements and mitigate airfield congestion, and a new on-airport roadway that is capable of improving the surface transportation in the San Diego region will be added to the list. San Diego International Airport is aiming to optimize the use of SAN’s limited acres and single runway system, as well as offer a much more modern, comfortable, and efficient passenger experience.

Various tourist destinations are close to the SAN Airport. Whether you are one of the adventurers, foodies, or newlyweds, you can always find a place to visit: Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sunset Cliffs, Mission Bay, Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, SeaWorld San Diego, or Coronado Island.