Airport Name
San Antonio International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located in north-central San Antonio, 8 miles from central San Antonio.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
SAT
Telephone
210 207 3450
Airport Overview
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) serves an average of 8 million passengers per year and is located approximately 8 miles (13km) from downtown San Antonio, Texas. Flights to San Antonio International Airport come from a number of destinations, including Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Newark, Memphis, New York, Denver, Washington DC, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Charlotte, Baltimore, Denver, Orlando, Mexico City, Cancun, and Monterrey.
Recent building work has improved the handling capacity of the airport, as well as its accessibility. In 2010, Terminal 2 was closed and the newly built Terminal B was opened; the old terminal was then aptly named Terminal A and Terminal 2 was demolished in early 2011. A third terminal, Terminal C, is to be built by 2015. Furthermore, the construction of major roads – Interstate 410 and U.S. Highway 281 – has significantly improved transport flow and driving time to and from San Antonio International.
Although fairly limited in terms of shopping and dining options, amenities are sufficient and service is warm and friendly, much like the charming city of San Antonio.
Terminal Transfer
Passengers can walk between the two terminals via a covered walkway.
Getting into Town
Taxi: Taxis are available at the curbside on the lower level, just outside the baggage claim areas of Terminal A and B. Rates start at $2.50 for collection, after which each additional mile is charged at $2.25. A trip to downtown San Antonio, for example, will cost $25-30.
Bus: Catch a VIA city bus between Terminals A and B. A trip to downtown San Antonio will cost $1.10 and take approximately 30 minutes.
Airport shuttle: The Go Airport Shuttle runs a shared-ride service between San Antonio International and downtown hotels every 15 minutes; fare is $18 per person. Rates for transport to other areas vary by zone.
Car Parking
Three car parks offer a total of 7,076 spaces, including designated bays for the disabled. Two short-term car parks, one of which is undercover, charge $1 per 30 minutes up to two hours, $7 for two to four hours, $11 for four to six hours, and $24 for 24 hours. Long-term undercover parking is charged at $2 per hour up to a maximum of $10 per day.
Information Desks
Information desks are situated near the baggage claim areas of Terminal A and B.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are ATMs and telephones, as well as currency exchange facilities and a post office.
Luggage: There are lost property offices and a Skycap porter service.
Conference and business: The Never 2 Late Business & Travel Center in Terminal A provides access to business facilities and meeting rooms. There are computer stations in both terminals.
Other facilities: Facilities include a games room, a chapel and medical care facilities.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport.
Shopping: Terminal A features six retail stores, including Alamo Extra News and Gifts, Brookstone, InMotion Entertainment, Marcy’s Travel, Simply Books and Stars of San Antonio, as well as a duty-free shop, UETA. Terminal B houses four retail shops, namely Stars of San Antonio, Texas Monthly News, San Antonio Express News and InMotion.
Food and drink: Eating options at San Antonio International include restaurants, fast-food outlets, bars, sweet shops and bakeries. Establishments include Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Creative Croissants, Dunkin’ Donuts, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria, Iceman Gervin’s Sports Bar, Las Palapas Mexican Grill, Natalie’s Candy, Starbucks, Charley’s, Rosario’s and Sbarro. There’s also an onsite brewery at Alamo City Microbrewery and Grill.
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