The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was established in 2003 as an independent agency to manage San Diego International Airport (SAN) and plan for the region’s future air travel needs. Formerly called Lindbergh Field, the airport was renamed to reflect its international role in business and tourism.
The Airport Authority has three main responsibilities:
A nine-member appointed board, along with three ex-officio members, governs the Authority and represents all areas of San Diego County.
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was created on January 1, 2003, as an independent agency to manage the day-to-day operations of San Diego International Airport (SAN) and address the region’s long-term air transportation needs. Previously known as Lindbergh Field, the airport’s name was officially changed to San Diego International Airport in 2003 to better reflect the global mission of SAN as an international driver for business and tourism.
SAN served 25.24 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous record of 25.18 million set in 2019.
In preparation for the new Terminal 1, SAN has partnered with six concessionaires to open 19 restaurants and 7 retail stores, totaling 32,000 sq ft of food & beverage space and 14,000 sq ft of retail space .
Passengers in 2024
Aircraft operations throughout the year
Square ft of food & beverage space
Square ft of retail space
San Diego International Airport (SAN) provides seamless travel experiences with nonstop flights to destinations worldwide, offering convenient services and amenities for all travelers.
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