San Antonio International Airport (SAT) serves the South Central Texas region and has been on a phenomenal record-breaking streak for passenger counts every single month since May of 2023. In 2023, the airport set an annual record with more than 10 million passengers and is expected to exceed 11 million passengers in 2024. The airport currently has 45 nonstop destinations.
SAT has added new nonstop destinations nearly every month and is adding a new terminal complex, which is expected to be completed in 2028. A Ground Load Facility is also being built to accommodate current demand and will add 3 more gates in 2025, along with a Ground Transportation Center, which will offer more parking and rideshare services.
The airport is adding new services in time for the Thanksgiving holiday season such as a parking reservations system, ticket-free parking and a curbside concierge service for travelers to check their bags before reaching the terminals.
A huge highlight of 2024 is SAT’s launch in May of the first-ever European nonstop trans-Atlantic flight from San Antonio to Frankfurt, Germany on Condor Airlines.
SAT has a deep military history in San Antonio – which is known officially as Military City, USA. It was established as a military base in 1941 and transitioned to a commercial airport in 1953. The grounds cover more than 2,600 acres with two terminals. It is served by 14 domestic and international airlines and features three runways: the all-weather Runways 13R/31L and 4/22, both 8,500 feet long, and the General Aviation Runway 12L/30R, which is 5,519 feet long. The airport's Federal Inspection Station supports international arrivals and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
The airport’s overall vision to provide travelers with an “authentic and elevated travel experience" is carried out by paid staff and a dedicated pool of volunteers called Airport Ambassadors. They are iconic for their cowboy hats and genuine hospitality – making everyone feel right at home. SAT also has Volunteers in Airport Policing (VAPs) and more than a dozen Ambassadors who are part of the Pups N Planes dog therapy program, which is aimed at helping to destress travelers. SAT’s mission similarly focuses on "delivering the San Antonio experience through transformation and talent." This is infused throughout the recruiting and hiring processes along with initiatives to recognize and honor those who go above and beyond.
Other recent accomplishments include:
- In 2023, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ranked SAT #2 on the list of Best Midsized Airports citing fast security clearance, reliable taxi/rideshare and few flight cancellations.
- In 2022, the WSJ ranked SAT #4 on the same list and #1 overall in Texas. JD Power also ranked SAT 9th out of 27 airports in the Large Airports category.
- The City of San Antonio Aviation Department includes SAT and Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), the second oldest continually operating general aviation airport in the United States. Stinson’s property encompasses approximately 360 acres and is home to approximately 115 aircraft with approximately 120,000 operations annually.
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