San Antonio International Airport (SAT) officially opened its Terminal A expansion on Friday.
According to the airport, the expansion supports both domestic and international operations, adding new ground-load gates, passenger areas and a Federal Inspection Station for international arrivals.
Erik Walsh, the city manager of San Antonio, said on Friday that the opening of the Terminal A expansion is a significant next step.
“This is an important next step in the continued growth of this airport,” said Walsh.
“The Terminal A Expansion is a key component of ELEVATE/SAT, a broader infrastructure development initiative to expand travel opportunities, accommodate increasing passenger demand and strengthen San Antonio’s regional economy,” an email from the airport states. “A central feature of the Terminal A project is the Ground Load Facility, which will allow SAT to expand its operational capacity.”
The Terminal A expansion includes a multi-sensory environment with quiet rooms and other features that make travel more comfortable for passengers.
Greater:SATX CEO Sarah Carabias Rush provided KSAT with a statement on the expansion, which can be read in its entirety below.
greater:SATX is proud to celebrate the opening of the Terminal A Gate Expansion alongside our partners at the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio International Airport. As part of a broader terminal development program, the project reflects our region’s commitment to meeting the needs of the growing economy and supporting future expansion opportunities. Modern, flexible airport infrastructure is essential to attracting new corporate investment and, especially, strengthening our competitiveness for company headquarters. We’re grateful for the leadership driving this work and excited for what this milestone means for our region’s future.
Sarah Carabias Rush
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