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A set of long-awaited upgrades for the traveling public.

As the largest improvement project in the airport’s history, The Green Build helps meet the airport’s current and future demand for travel, while improving customer service and serving as an economic stimulus for the San Diego region. A $1 billion project that was completed on time and under budget, The Green Build created 1,000 jobs at peak construction. It opened for business on August 13, 2013.

Project highlights included:

10 new gates to reduce terminal congestion and provide expanded, more comfortable passenger waiting areas
Enhanced curbside check-in, allowing passengers to print boarding passes, check baggage and view gate information at an easy-to-use curbside kiosk before entering the terminal
Dual-level roadway to relieve curb-front traffic congestion by separating arriving and departing passengers
More security lanes to improve flow of passengers through the terminal
Expanded concession area providing more dining and shopping options
Nation’s largest airport USO Center

On April 9, 2014, San Diego International Airport was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for The Green Build terminal expansion from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The award makes San Diego International Airport home to the first LEED Platinum certified commercial airport terminal in the world.

Fact Sheet

The Green Build was the largest project in the history of San Diego International Airport. Called “The Green Build” due to the Airport Authority’s commitment to sustainability and the environment, as well as its positive economic impact, The Green Build created approximately 1,000 jobs at peak construction and provided a number of contract opportunities for small businesses. Project highlights included:

10 new gates to reduce terminal congestion and provide expanded, more comfortable passenger waiting areas
Dual-level roadway to relieve curb-front traffic congestion by separating arriving and departing passengers
Enhanced curbside check-in, allowing passengers to print boarding passes, check baggage and view gate information at an easy-to-use curbside kiosk before entering the terminal
More security lanes to improve flow of passengers through the terminal
Expanded concessions area providing more dining and shopping options

Construction Timeline

2009 – Construction began on apron improvements, additional aircraft parking and new USO facilities
2010 – Terminal construction began; portion of Terminal 2 parking relocated, Terminal 2 pedestrian bridges demolished
2011 – All of Terminal 2 parking temporarily relocated; dual-level roadway construction begins
2012 – Terminal and dual-level roadway construction continues; Terminal 2 parking lot reopened (700 spaces)
2013 – New gates, facilities and roadway improvements opened to the public

Environmentally Responsible

The environment is a top priority for San Diego International Airport. In fact, SAN was one of the first major U.S. airports to implement a sustainability policy. The Green Build further supports SAN’s efforts to be environmentally friendly. The project was designed to achieve at least Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, using “green” design principles such as use of alternative energy sources, recycled materials and renewable resources, leading to decreased water usage and reduced energy consumption. Much construction material waste from the project, such as concrete, was being recycled and reused on site.

Economic Impact

The Green Build was a $1 billion project completed on time and under budget. It adds to the airport’s economic impact; provided work for local, small, disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses; and created approximately 1,000 jobs at peak construction. Improvement projects such as The Green Build also ensure that the airport can continue to support the region’s vital industries, including tourism, technology and life sciences.

Small Business Outreach

The Airport Authority is committed to providing business opportunities to local small businesses, including women- and minority-owned and disabled veteran businesses. In fact, the Authority has received awards from the San Diego Chapter of the American Subcontracting Association, Airport Minority Advisory Council, San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Federal Aviation Administration for its small business outreach efforts.

SAN's Future

The Green Build helps ensure that SAN can continue to serve the region’s economy and vital industries, including technology, life sciences and tourism, in the years ahead. The Airport Authority is also exploring other options and alternatives to meet San Diego County’s air transportation needs for the next 30 years and beyond. Some of the options being studied include:

Airport Development Program – The Airport Development Plan (ADP) is a process to identify the next phase of improvements that will enable SAN to meet demand through 2035. The first two years of the process (2012- 2013) will generate a plan that considers the future of Terminal 1, redevelopment of the Teledyne-Ryan property, input to SANDAG as it plans for effective intermodal transportation facilities and creation of new non-aviation revenue opportunities.
Transit and off-airport roadway improvements – Plans are being developed in partnership with other agencies to improve the airport’s connections to the surrounding transportation network.
Beyond our borders – The Airport Authority is reaching out to neighboring counties and Mexico to explore more productive interaction between all airports in the Southern California region.

Cost & Funding

The Green Build was funded by user fees, airport revenue bonds, airport cash and FAA grants.

The Green Build consisted of a series of needed improvements to San Diego International Airport (SDIA).

The following improvements were part of The Green Build:

10 new gates to reduce terminal congestion and provide expanded, more comfortable passenger waiting areas
Dual-level roadway to relieve curb-front traffic congestion by separating arriving and departing passengers
Enhanced curbside check-in, allowing passengers to print boarding passes, check baggage and view gate information at an easy-to-use curbside kiosk before entering the terminal
More security lanes to improve flow of passengers through the terminal
Expanded concessions area providing more dining and shopping options
Additional aircraft parking to eliminate the need for planes to taxi across the runway
Taxiway improvements to enhance the flow of aircraft traffic

The Green Build helps meet current demand at SDIA and has made the traveling experience more comfortable and enjoyable for San Diego County residents and visitors. The airlines supported these improvements as necessary to accommodate expected passenger growth.

An economic downturn was actually a good time to start construction, due to decreased construction costs and increased bargaining power. The Green Build construction presented an opportunity to provide much-needed jobs for San Diego County residents and small businesses during a time when construction was at a low. In addition, these types of projects take a number of years to plan, design and build, so starting construction when we did was necessary in order to meet the timeframe for demand.

At the peak of construction,1,000 construction-related workers were on-site. The design/build contractors, in coordination with the Airport Authority’s Small Business Development Department, led a robust and highly successful outreach program to local businesses to communicate about construction-related business opportunities. In fact, the Authority received awards from the San Diego Chapter of the American Subcontracting Association, Airport Minority Advisory Council, San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Federal Aviation Administration for its small business outreach efforts.

The Green Build was funded by user fees, airport revenue bonds, airport cash and FAA grants.

Construction was completed in August 2013.

2009

Construction began on apron improvements and additional aircraft parking
Construction began on new USO facilities

2010

Terminal construction began
Terminal 2 pedestrian bridges demolished
Some Terminal 2 parking spaces temporarily relocated

2011

All Terminal 2 parking temporarily relocated
Temporary, 1,350-space parking lot opened
Dual-level roadway construction began
Terminal steel work completed

2012

Terminal and dual-level roadway construction continues
Terminal 2 parking reopened (700 spaces)
Terminal 2 transit plaza condensed and temporarily relocated

2013

New gates, facilities and roadway improvements open to the public
Terminal 2 parking fully reopened

The Airport Authority outlined in-depth, comprehensive environmental mitigation measures as part of its Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project. These measures included constructing additional travel lanes on certain high-volume roadways, utilizing construction methods and taking precautionary measures that minimize impact on Least Tern habitat and minimizing air emissions through the use of construction employee shuttles and low- and zero-emitting construction equipment whenever possible. The Airport Authority is committed to protecting the environment.

Yes. Sustainability and environmental sensitivity were hallmarks of The Green Build. The project incorporated sustainable design principles with the goal of meeting at least Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. For instance, construction material waste from the project, such as concrete, was recycled and reused on site. Other examples of sustainable design included:

Decreased water usage
Reduced energy consumption
Use of alternative energy sources

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