San Antonio Airport Information
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
A mere 15 minutes from downtown, the San Antonio International Airport is comprised of two terminals that encompass 2,600 acres. More than 8 million passengers pass through one of its 24 jet-bridge gates and three ground-loading gates each year.
San Antonio International was founded in 1941 by the city, but served the government as an Army Air Forces training base when it opened in 1942 due to wartime needs. After the war, the airport was once again available for public use. Now, the airport is home to 21 carriers providing non-stop service to 43 different markets. About 260 daily domestic and international departures and arrivals take place at San Antonio International each year.
With a multi-million dollar expansion project in the works, the airport’s growth will not end any time in the future. In December 2007, the airport opened a new five-story parking garage that provides 2,800 spaces to travelers, making the airport capable of accommodating 6,000 cars in one of its daily, hourly and economy parking lots. Additionally, the expansion plans include the addition of new terminals and gates, eventually increasing the total number of gates to 35.
Airline carriers serving San Antonio International Airport
- Aeromar
- Aeroméxico
- AirTran Airways
- American Airlines
- Atlantic Southeast Airlines
- Chautauqua Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Comair
- Compass Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- ExpressJet Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- GoJet Airlines
- Mesa Airlines
- Mexicana Airlines
- Midwest Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Pinnacle Airlines
- SkyWest
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- United Airlines
- U.S. Airways
San Antonio Train Information
Sunset Station
Amtrak's Texas Eagle serves the city of San Antonio at Sunset Station. The station, located in the St. Paul Square historical district, is the 7th busiest stop for the Texas Eagle. Other cities along the train's route include Chicago
Chicago, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, St. Louis and Dallas
Dallas. In total, Amtrak trains connect San Antonio directly or indirectly to 41 different metropolitan areas.
San Antonio Public Transportation
VIA Metropolitan Transit System
The VIA Metropolitan Transit System has served San Antonio for more than 30 years. Covering 1,226 square miles of San Antonio and surrounding regions, the transit system includes 6,960 bus stops along 91 bus lines. Bus lines are divided into five different service categories – frequent, metro, express, skip and streetcar – providing efficient travel options for the variety of 42.3 million passengers who rode the system in 2006. VIA buses run daily from 4 AM to 1 AM. Regular bus fares are $1 and express bus fares are $2. One-day passes are $3.75.
For more information: 210-362-2020
Rental Cars
Rental car services are widely available in San Antonio. Major rental companies operating out of San Antonio International Airport include Hertz, Advantage, Enterprise, Avis, Capps, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty and National. Passenger pick-up for car rentals is located at the west end of baggage claim in Terminal 1 and curbside of baggage claim in Terminal 2.
Taxis
Numerous taxicab companies operate in the city of San Antonio, providing quick and convenient transportation throughout the area. The largest fleet is operated by Yellow Checker Cab. For most of the city's hot spots, including the airport, River Walk and downtown, cabs can be hailed curbside. In less popular areas, travelers must call cabs to request pick-up.
Approximate Taxi Fares from San Antonio International Airport
- Downtown
- Brooks Air Force Base
- Camp Bullis
- Fort Sam Houston
- Kelly Air Force Base
- Lackland Air Force Base
- Randolph Air Force Base
- Fiesta Texas
- Hyatt
- Sea World
- Westin La Cantera Resort
- $20-$22
- $37
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- $36
Distance to...
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Houston, TX
- Galveston, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Oklahoma City, OK
- New Orleans, LA
- El Paso, TX
- 137 miles
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- 502 miles
