Airport Guide to Sarasota/Bradenton Intl (SRQ)

Airport Name

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located on the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida.

Terminals

1

IATA Code

SRQ

Telephone

941 359 5200

Airport Overview

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Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is situated between Sarasota and Bradenton. The current terminal was opened in 1989. An airport has existed on the site since 1939 when the counties of Sarasota and Manatee agreed to open an airport together. It is served by six airlines, with flights to 15 destinations in the U.S. and Canada. www.srq-airport.com

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Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport outside baggage claim. Diplomat Taxi (tel: 941 355 5155) is the officially authorized airport taxi company.

Bus: Both Sarasota County (tel: 941 316 1234) and Manatee County (tel: 941 749 7116) provide regular daily bus schedules.

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Car Parking

Cars can be parked in short- or long-term parking. Both the short- and long-term parking lots are adjacent to the main terminal.

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Information Desks

Three information desks (one at baggage claim, one on the second floor before security and one on the concourse) are located in the terminal and are manned daily by SRQ Volunteer Ambassadors.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs are available. Wi-Fi Internet facilities are available inside the terminal at no charge.

Eating and drinking: Food and drink outlets can be found throughout the airport and include a lounge, a deli, a gourmet coffee shop and different vending areas.

Shopping: The retail area is located on the second floor. It includes news and gift shops.

Luggage: Luggage carts are located on the ground level near baggage claim and other sites in the terminal. Kerbside assistance service is available.

Other facilities: First aid is available by Airport Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF). Baby-changing facilities can be found in most ladies' rooms. A lost and found office is provided and maintained by the Airport Police on the ground level. A Senior Friendship Center is located on the second floor of the terminal. A mailing center and flower vending machine can be found on the first floor near the airline ticket counters.

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Airport Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn (tel: 941 552 1100), Courtyard by Marriott (tel: 941 355 3337) and Sarasota Cay Club Resort and Marina (tel: 941 355 2781) are all located close to the airport and offer free airport shuttles.

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Airport Disabled Facilities

The airport is easily accessible to disabled travelers. A telephone device for deaf people (TTY) is available. Passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance.

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

The SRQ Conference Room is located on the first floor inside the terminal and offers venues for meetings and conferences. The DMA (Dan P McClure Auditorium) is located next to the terminal and can be used free of charge by government and/or aviation related businesses. Catering can be provided by the main restaurant.

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Directions

The airport is located at the intersection of US 41 and University Parkway on the Sarasota and Manatee County line. Main roadways to and from the airport include US41, US301, University Parkway and I-75 (exit 213).

Car Rentals

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are represented. Desks are located inside the terminal at bag claim. The rental car zones are located outside opposite the terminal.

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