Location:  San Antonio International Airport is located in Northern San Antonio, approximately eight miles or 15 minutes from the downtown area.  Loop 410 and U.S. 281 are the two highways providing access to the main entry points. Click here to get directions to the airport.

Size:  SAT covers 2,600 acres and is the primary airport serving the San Antonio metropolitan area. 

Terminals:   SAT is a two-terminal facility.  Terminal Two was completed in 1953 with a satellite concourse constructed in 1968, while Terminal One was unveiled in 1984.

Runways:  SAT has two all-weather air carrier runways:

• Runway 12R/30L is 8,502 feet long & 150 feet wide.
• Runway 3/21 is 7,505 feet long & 150 feet wide.

The airport also has one general aviation runway;  Runway 12L/30R is 5,519 feet long and 100 feet wide. 

 Statistics:  2008 end-of-year statistics show that SAT had:

• An average of 260 daily domestic and international departures and arrivals.
• Total number of passengers was 8,358,515.

Operations and SAT Structure:  The San Antonio Airport System is operated by the City of San Antonio Department of Aviation.  The department currently employs 400 people to support the 24-hour operation of both San Antonio International Airport and Stinson Municipal Airport.  Airport operations and improvements at SAT and Stinson are paid for by user fees, bond funds and money from the Aviation Trust Fund, which is disbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Air Service:   Click here for a list of airlines servicing the San Antonio International Airport.

Parking:  The airport provides daily, hourly and economy parking for more than 9,000 vehicles, including designated parking for persons with disabilities.  Please keep in mind that the first thirty minutes of parking is free at all parking facilities.  If you're dropping off or picking up, feel free to take advantage of this offer. Click here for more info on parking at SAT.

FREE Cell Phone Waiting Lot:  A new cell phone waiting lot is now available at the western end of airport property.  Located at West Terminal Drive, the lot offers drivers a free place to park while waiting for their passenger.  Please keep in mind that this service is intended for drivers and not passengers.  All vehicles must remain attended while parked in the waiting lot.

In-Terminal Passenger Services:  SAT offers its patrons numerous services in both Terminals including a variety of restaurants and gift-shops, as part of the airport's new concession program.  There are also ATMs, computer plug-ins, game rooms shoe-shine locations and a chapel located in Terminal 2. 

Federal Inspection Station:  A Federal Inspection Station is located in Terminal 1, which processes non-stop flight arrivals from international destinations.  The station supports operations of the U.S. Dept. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.