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San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Airport Information
(San Antonio, Texas - TX, USA)
 Current in the midst of major construction work, San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is trying hard to improve its road system, parking garages and overall flying experience. The meet ever-increasing growth demands, San Antonio is building two new terminal buildings, which will take the overall gate capacity to 35. A new five-level parking garage is also scheduled to be completed soon.
Sited just 8 miles / 13 km north of central San Antonio and next to the North Loop, Hill Country Village and the Blossom Athletic Centre, San Antonio Airport features around 20 different airlines, offering non-stop flights to more than 40 destinations, most of which are based in the USA. Annual passengers are now approaching nine million, with the airport averaging over 270 daily flights.
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Ground transport at San Antonio Airport links the city centre and all of the main radiating districts. These include the affluent Alamo Heights neighborhood, the renovated King William district, the historical Monte Vista, and Northwest San Antonio, where many strip malls and office blocks reside.
Shared-ride shuttles are especially popular, linking the airport with many hotels in downtown San Antonio, while Via Metropolitan Transit buses are also available, along with charter bus services and taxis, linking destinations such as Fiesta Texas, the North Star Mall and Retama Park. Further information about onsite transportation can be obtained from the various curbside booths outside of the terminals.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Information: History and Facilities
A large plot of land destined to become an airport was acquired by the city of San Antonio in 1941, covering some 1,200 acres / 485 hectares. In 1944 the airfield was officially named as the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and regular flights began. A number of renovations and upgrades were carried out during the early fifties, including the construction of a new terminal in 1953 (which became Terminal 2), and both the east and west wings in 1959.
A large expansion project took place during the latter part of the 1960s, when gates were added in a 'banjo' design, to accommodate the high passenger numbers expected at the airport for the forthcoming World's Fair (HemisFair), which took place between April and October in 1968. The current Terminal 1 was built in 1984 and handles around 60 percent of all the traffic at San Antonio Airport. While Terminal 2 remains in operation today, it is scheduled to be replaced by the end of 2009. San Antonio International Airport now covers more than 2,600 acres / 1,050 hectares.
Many amenities can be found within San Antonio Airport, with banks and currency exchange outlets allowing you to obtain US dollars with ease. Various restaurants are located onsite and in both terminals, being clustered around food court areas. Popular airport eateries include the Alamo City Microbrewery, Cinnabon, Famous Famiglia, Las Palapas, Native Texan, Quizno's Subs and Starbucks.
For shoppers, a range of stores are never far away, with favourites such as Alamo Extra News-stands, Landing Gear, Simply Books and Stars of San Antonio, the perfect place to find that illusive holiday souvenir. San Antonio Airport is also home to the Never 2 Late Business Center, where you can freely surf the Internet and reply to any important emails.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Information: About San Antonio Tourism
One of the biggest cities in the whole of America, San Antonio is sited in the state of Texas and contains plenty of interest. Downtown San Antonio is extremely walkable and the scenic Riverwalk has also become a great place for a stroll, within easy reach of the city's busy airport.
The main city attractions include the regular killer whale shows at the SeaWorld San Antonio, the ghostly goings-on at Ripley's Haunted Adventure, the many white-knuckle rides at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the historic Alamo building, and the Tower of the Americas, which dominates the city and boasts a popular observation area and revolving restaurant. For shopping, head to the El Mercado de San Antonio (Market Square), where many local handicrafts and souvenirs are for sale.
San Antonio Airport (SAT) enjoys a fairly central location in Texas and is well placed for those looking to explore the region. Nearby, the Hill Country and Austin both lie to the north-east, while further afield and to the east, the city of Houston can be reach along the I-10 interstate.
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