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11/16/2021 Local artist dials up the sunshine in Terminal 2

Nothing makes hurried passengers stop and smile quite like bumping into a bright, beautiful work of art on their way through the terminals (except for maybe our therapy dogs but that’s a high bar). Don’t miss our two new San Diego themed murals by local artist Sarah Tate next time you’re at SAN.

10/31/2021 San Diego International Airport Celebrates Swoop’s First Flight to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Today, Canadian-based ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop, celebrated its first nonstop flight from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada via Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Swoop is a new airline operating at SAN and this route marks the only nonstop flight between the two cities. The flight will operate three times weekly during peak season on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

10/14/2021 Traveling abroad? Here’s what you need to know.

Whether you want to fly down the slopes of Marmot Basin or fly away to London for high tea this winter, we have good news. A few of our most popular international flights have returned, including service to Canada, Mexico, the UK, and Japan. Here’s what you need to know about international flights from SAN.

10/13/2021 British Airways Resumes Nonstop Flights to London from San Diego International Airport

Today, British Airways resumed their nonstop service between London, England, United Kingdom via Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). The resumption comes after British Airways was forced to suspend service in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline is the first carrier to resume nonstop service to Europe from San Diego.

10/7/2021 San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors Advances the New T1

Project requires only one more approval for construction to begin

On October 7, 2021, the San Diego County Regional Airport Board of Directors (Board) unanimously approved the maximum contract price and master project schedule for the design and construction of a new airport terminal to replace the existing Terminal 1 and related improvements.

9/30/2021 WestJet Resumes Nonstop Flights to Calgary from San Diego International Airport

On October 3, WestJet will resume service between Calgary, Alberta, Canada via Calgary Airport (YYC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). The year-round nonstop flights operate two times weekly on Fridays and Sundays and increases to three times weekly adding a Monday flight beginning November 1. The resumption comes after WestJet suspended service in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

9/29/2021 SAN Receives $25.9 Million in Federal Grants for Quieter Home Program

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located in the middle of a bustling downtown area making it in proximity to many homes and businesses. Locals around the airport often refer to a brief pause taken when outside as the “Point Loma pause,” due to aircraft departing or approaching the airport causing loud aircraft noise to fill the air.

9/28/2021 San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Receives $25.9 Million in Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Measures

The grants mark the largest annual amount given to SAN by the FAA for the Quieter Home Program

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) will receive a total of $25,978,156 in two airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for noise mitigation measures. The $25.9 million in grants marks the largest annual amount given to the Airport Authority by the FAA for its Quieter Home Program (QHP) and one of the largest annual amounts given to any airport nationwide.

9/28/2021 SAN Participates in White House Roundtable on Sustainable Aviation

San Diego International Airport (SAN) under the ownership of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) is recognized as a leader in environmental and sustainable practices. The Airport Authority instituted one of the first sustainability policies for a major airport in the U.S.

9/23/2021 From Resiliency to Recovery: 2020-2021 Sustainability Report

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) has released our 2020-2021 Sustainability Report which can be viewed at sustain.san.org. The Sustainability Report serves as a useful barometer for San Diego International Airport’s (SAN) relationship to the environment, the traveling public, its stakeholders, and the greater San Diego community.