The busiest single-runway airport in the U.S. handles more than 17 million passengers annually. There are about 600 arrivals and departures each day, most of which are for passenger service. In total, 18 passenger airlines and six cargo carriers are housed by the airport. Southwest Airlines is its largest carrier. www.san.org
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A courtesy shuttle provides regular, free transportation between all terminals.
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Taxi: Taxi, limousine and shuttle bus services to hotels and central San Diego destinations are available from the Transportation Plazas in front of each terminal.
Bus: The Flyer Route no.992 runs between the airport and downtown San Diego, stopping at the Santa Fe depot for connections to Coaster trains (linking the North County and downtown San Diego) and the Amtrak train station for nationwide services. Buses also connect to San Diego’s trolley service.
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Parking lots are located in front of each terminal, with short and long-term rates available. Long-term parking is available at 3302 Pacific Highway, with a free 24-hour shuttle to/from the airport. Off-site parking is also available.
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Money and communications: Bureaux de change and ATMs are available.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, coffee shops and snack bars.
Shopping: A variety of shops can be found in Terminals 1 and 2, but there are no duty-free shops at the airport.
Luggage: A lost property office is located in Terminal 2 (tel: 619 686 8002).
Other facilities: AED units (defibrillators) are installed throughout the terminals.
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Hotel / motel reservation boards can be found in the baggage reclaim areas. There are no hotels within the airport grounds, but the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina (tel: 619 291 2900) is located directly opposite the airport and there are several hotels nearby. These include the Best Western At The Yacht Harbor (tel: 619 224 3254), Holiday Inn - San Diego Bayside (tel: 619 224 3621), Radisson Hotel La Jolla (tel: 858 453 5500), Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle (tel: 619 291 6500) and the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina (tel: 619 234 1500), all of which have a courtesy shuttle available from the airport.
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There are lifts and TTY phones, and fully accessible toilets. The inter-terminal shuttle and Flyer Route bus are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Assistance is available from volunteer airport ambassadors throughout the airport, and by calling from any courtesy or TTY phone. Disabled parking is available in all terminal car parks.
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Several airlines provide club lounges for members and Business-Class passengers. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina (tel: 619 291 2900) has a business center, 43 meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibition hall available, accommodating up to 1,600 delegates.
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