South Texas gateway serving the Alamo City and beyond.
Opened
1942
Location
San Antonio, United States
San Antonio International Airport (SAT/KSAT) is the primary commercial airport serving San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding region. It is operated by the City of San Antonio's Department of Aviation and handles millions of passengers annually, connecting the city to major domestic hubs and select international destinations.
The airport is located approximately 8 miles north of downtown San Antonio and sits at an elevation of about 809 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 2,300 acres and features two runways capable of handling a wide range of commercial and cargo aircraft.
San Antonio is one of the largest cities in the United States, and its airport reflects the region's strong military presence, tourism economy, and growing business sector. The airport has undergone various modernization efforts over the years to expand capacity and improve the passenger experience.
Terminals
The airport features two terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B, connected by a walkway and serving a combined total of over 20 gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include VIA Metropolitan Transit bus service, taxis, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, and rental car facilities on the airport property.
Airlines here
Major carriers include American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines, with Southwest operating the largest presence.
Notable facts
›San Antonio International handled approximately 9–10 million passengers annually in recent pre-pandemic years.
›The airport has two runways: 12L/30R and 12R/30L.
›It supports a significant volume of military-related travel due to the many U.S. military installations in the San Antonio area.
›International destinations served include select cities in Mexico and Canada.
›The airport authority has pursued long-term master planning to address capacity growth as San Antonio's population continues to expand rapidly.
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San Antonio International Airport is an international airport in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is in Uptown Central San Antonio, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Downtown. It has three runways and covers 2,305 acres (933 ha). Its elevation is 809 feet (247 m) above sea level. SAT averages 260 daily departures and arrivals at its 27 gates, which serve 14 airlines flying non-stop to 45 destinations in the US and Mexico. The airport is the 43rd busiest airport in the United States by passenger traffic.