San Antonio International Airport (SAT), one of the fastest-growing medium-sized airports in the US, has broken ground on a new terminal
Featuring a modern, accessible design, enhanced passenger amenities and cutting-edge technology, the terminal will expand SAT’s capacity and deliver an elevated travel experience for millions.
“This groundbreaking is more than just the start of a construction project,” said director of airports Jesus Saenz. “It is the beginning of a new chapter for our airport and our community. As SAT continues to experience record-breaking growth each month, this new terminal will ensure we meet the needs of passengers, businesses and partners from San Antonio and around the world.”
SAT’s new terminal will deliver an all-new experience for passengers, featuring up to 17 gates, more than 800,000sq ft of new terminal space, 35,700sq ft of concessions space, and 29,000sq ft of club lounge space.
The construction of the new terminal is part of the Terminal Development Program (TDP), which will guide future development of the airfield, terminal facilities, ground access and support infrastructure over the next 20 years. TDP is the cornerstone of Elevate/SAT, a $2.5bn expansion and capital improvements plan that will improve and enhance SAT, the customer experience and the San Antonio region. Elevate/SAT is the largest capital improvement plan that the City of San Antonio has undertaken.
Over its lifespan, the economic impact of TDP is estimated to be $2.8bn and it is anticipated to generate more than 16,000 new jobs. The terminal is scheduled for completion in 2028.
