SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT (SAT) INFORMATION

San Antonio International Airport is located 8 mi/13 km north of downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA in the Uptown Central San Antonio area. The international airport’s IATA code is SAT and the ICAO code is KSAT.

The airport also goes by the name SAT Airport, after the IATA code and San Antonio Airport. It is owned by the City of San Antonio and the operator is the San Antonio Aviation Department. The airport serves Greater San Antonio.

San Antonio Airport has three runways, one asphalt and two concrete. The asphalt runway is 5,519 ft/1,682 m long while the concrete runways are 8,505 ft/2,592 m and 8,502 ft/2,591 m respectively.

The airport saw 4,028,564 passengers come through it in 2020, a decrease from over 10,000,000 in 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

SAT was founded in 1941 through a project called San Antonio Municipal Airport, but the unfinished airport was soon in federal government service due to World War II and the need for aviation training. It opened as Alamo Field in July of 1942 and was used as a training base for the United States Army Air Force. As the war ended the airport was returned to the City of San Antonio for civil use.

Terminal 2 was built in the early 1950’s as were a baggage claim area and the FAA control tower and a new satellite concourse was also built, containing jet bridge gates and passenger waiting areas.

In the 1970’s an Airport Master Plan was set into motion with the plans for a new Terminal and a parking garage. The new terminal, then called Terminal 1 now known as Terminal A, was completed in 1984 bringing the airport’s gate capacity up from eight to 27 gates. A new FAA Air Traffic Control was built in a new location in 1986.

A second Airport Master Plan was developed in the mid-1990’s including major updates such as more parking spaces in a new parking garage, improved access to the airport and two new terminals to replace the old Terminal 2, increasing the gate capacity to 35 gates. Terminal 2 closed in November of 2010 when the new Terminal B opened. This was also when Terminal 1 was renamed Terminal A.

The 3-story short term parking garage dating back over 30 years was closed and demolished to make way for a new 7-story parking garage and Consolidated Rental Car Facility housing short term parking and up to 14 rental car brands. By January 2018 it was in use by both the public and the rental car companies.

In current times the gate number of the airport’s terminals is at a total of 24 jet bridge gates with 17 in Terminal A and eight in Terminal B. International movements tend to take place in Terminal B.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at San Antonio International Airport

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Transfers at San Antonio International Airport

Rental Cars - There are several car rental companies at San Antonio Airport. The Consolidated Rental Car Center sits opposite Terminal B and is connected with the terminal through a Sky Bridge on the terminal’s Mezzanine level.

Public Transportation Buses – Local bus route 5 is provided by VIA, the local public transportation agency, and runs between the airport and downtown San Antonio from morning to evening every day with varying frequency depending on the day and time of day. Bus stop is located on the outer curbside on the far west end of Terminal B. See more about buses to and from San Antonio Airport.

Taxis – Taxi ranks with taxi cabs at San Antonio Airport are found outside of Terminal A, arrivals level. A journey from the airport to downtown San Antonio costs around $25-$30 and it will take approximately 20 minutes. Taxi companies that service the airport have been authorized by the airport to do so.

Hotel Shuttles – Hotels that offer their guests the service of airport shuttle will collect their customers outside the Baggage Claim areas. Need to book a hotel? See a selection of hotels near San Antonio Airport.

Ride Shares – Ride Shares are organized through the company’s app or website ahead of the transfer. Customers are collected on the outer curbside in the commercial ground transportation area.

Shuttles and Limousines – Transfers with shuttle or limousine can be privately organized by the traveler. Customers are collected from outside the Baggage Claim area. Private transfers to and from San Antonio Airport can be pre-booked here.

Trains – The San Antonio train station is located approximately 0.8 mi/1.3 km from Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. Take the bus route 5 to the center and either walk, transfer buses or take a taxi. Hundreds of trains depart and arrive at the train station on a daily bases connecting San Antonio with more than 300 locations around the U.S. More information about train services near San Antonio Airport.

Greyhound – The San Antonio Greyhound station is centrally located only a few minutes’ walk from the downtown area of the city.

Parking at San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio Airport has two parking garages, one for short term parking and one for long term parking, both offering the first 15 minutes for free for collecting or dropping off travelers. Both parking garages are within walking distance from the airport terminals.

Two economy lots are located close to the airport. Shuttle buses are available for the transfer between the parking lots and the terminals.

A Cell Phone Parking Lot is located next to one of the economy lots, only a few minutes from the terminals.

Smoking at San Antonio International Airport

It is strictly prohibited to smoke inside the airport. Smoking is allowed outside in designated smoking areas before proceeding to the secure side of the airport.

WiFi at San Antonio International Airport

Free WiFi is provided by the airport in all areas of the terminal and in a few other locations, such as the Cell Phone Waiting Lot.

ATMs at San Antonio International Airport

ATMs/cash machines can be found in several locations on both airside and landside.

Currency Exchange at San Antonio International Airport

A traveling center, Macy’s, offers currency exchange services at the airport. They can be found near check-in in Terminal A. A Currency Exchange Machine is located in Terminal B’s Departures area.

Family Restrooms with Changing Tables at San Antonio International Airport

There are family restrooms with changing tables and seating for adults and children located in both terminals.

Interfaith Meditation Room at San Antonio International Airport

An interfaith meditation room can be found in Terminal B’s ticketing lobby, open at all times for people of all faiths for a moment of silence.

Lactation Rooms at San Antonio International Airport

Lactation rooms for nursing mothers can be found in several locations of the airport. One is in the ticket lobby of Terminal A, on landside, and the other two are on airside with one in each terminal. In Terminal A it is located near Gate A-16 and in Terminal B in the food court area.

Pet Relief Areas at San Antonio International Airport

One pet relief area is located outside arrivals in Terminal B, one is near Gate A-14 and one near Gate B-6.

Charging Stations at San Antonio International Airport

Stations for charging mobile devices can be found in a few locations in both terminals.

Water Bottle Refill Stations at San Antonio International Airport

Stations for refilling water bottles can be found in various locations of the airport.

Food and Beverages at San Antonio International Airport

There is a Dunkin’ Donuts on the Mezzanine level of Terminal B, various vending machines throughout the airport and a range of options on the airside.

Shopping at San Antonio International Airport

Pre-security there are a few shops selling newspapers, magazines and such. Once through to the airside there is a wider range of shops.

Accessibility at San Antonio International Airport

SAT is an airport that is designed for maximum accessibility, mobility, comfort and convenience for all passengers. For more information call the airport on the number listed below.

Closest International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

The international airport closest to San Antonio International Airport is Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas located 76.1 mi/122.5 km from SAT Airport.

Things to do in San Antonio

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in San Antonio, Texas in the United States of America.

San Antonio Airport Contacts

Address: San Antonio International Airport, 9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA
General phone: +1 210-207-3433
Lost and found report form: https://flysanantonio.com/home/traveler-assistance/lost-found/
Lost and found phone: +1 210-207-3433
Official website: https://flysanantonio.com/

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Plug: A, B
Currency: US Dollar, USD, $