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• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board Approves Restaurants and Retail Shops for New Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport

  The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board ensured today that San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 will feature restaurants and shops that look, feel, and taste like San Diego. The Board approved the final group of New T1 concessions leases for restaurants and retail shops that offer a mix of local, regional, and some national brands. The first concession lease was approved by the Board in...

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• San Diego International Airport Receives $20 Million from Federal Grant

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the Biden Administration has awarded San Diego International Airport (SAN) $20 million in discretionary grant funds as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminal Program. The funds will be used for the New T1 program, which will replace the current Terminal 1 with a modern and efficient facility and includes improvements to the airfield, and...

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• San Diego International Airport to Receive $110 Million in Grant Funding Over 10 Years for New T1 Airfield Improvements

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) with a Letter of Intent to award San Diego International Airport (SAN) funding for airfield improvements as a part of the New T1 program. A total amount of $110 million will be available to the Airport Authority through FAA grants over a 10-year...

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• San Diego International Airport Offers Tips for Spring Break Travel

  Spring has sprung, and construction is in full bloom at San Diego International Airport (SAN) as work continues with the New T1. The New T1 will replace the current outdated Terminal 1 with an attractive, modern, and more efficient facility with up to 30 gates. For people that will be traveling during the next several weeks in celebration of Spring Break, SAN wants to prepare you for current construction...

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• Construcción frente a la Terminal 1 afectará a los pasajeros

  Visitantes a la Terminal 1 del Aeropuerto Internacional de San Diego (SAN), deben esperar construcción y cambios grandes enfrente de la Terminal 1 empezando el 5 de junio y hasta finales del año 2024. Se recomienda a los pasajeros planear su viaje con anticipación al entrar y salir del aeropuerto....

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• Major Construction in Front of Terminal 1 Will Impact Visitors Going To and From the Airport

  Visitors to Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport (SAN) should expect major construction and changes in front of Terminal 1 beginning June 5 and extending through the end of 2024. Passengers are urged to plan ahead for getting to and from Terminal...

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• Allegiant Air & JetBlue Airways to Relocate Operations to Terminal 2

  Effective February 18, Allegiant Air will operate from Terminal 2 East at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Allegiant’s ticket counter will be located at the west end of the American Airlines ticket counter and the airline will operate from gate 33 post-security. Effective February 24, JetBlue Airways will operate from Terminal 2 West at SAN. JetBlue Airways’ ticket counter will be...

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• Parking Impacts at San Diego International Airport

  The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is committed to keeping the community and passengers of San Diego International Airport (SAN) up to date on the latest New T1 construction impacts. Please be advised of the following impacts beginning January 3,...

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• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Celebrates the Groundbreaking for the New Terminal 1

  Today, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) along with federal, state, and city officials held a groundbreaking celebration for the New T1. The New T1 project includes the replacement of the outdated Terminal 1, improvements to the airfield, improved transportation connectivity to the airport, and a new facility for the Airport Authority administration. Construction began November...

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• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Celebrates the Groundbreaking for the New Terminal 1

  Today, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) along with federal, state, and city officials held a groundbreaking celebration for the New T1. The New T1 project includes the replacement of the outdated Terminal 1, improvements to the airfield, improved transportation connectivity to the airport, and a new facility for the Airport Authority administration. Construction began November...

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• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors Advances the New T1

  SAN DIEGO – October 7, 2021 – Today, 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...

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• Renowned Artist James Carpenter Selected as Lead Artist for Airport’s New Terminal 1

  SAN DIEGO – March 16, 2021 – San Diego International Airport’s planned replacement for the aging Terminal 1 will be a unique integration of art and architecture, with the façade being designed by renowned artist James...

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• Airport Authority Board Certifies Environmental Study for Terminal 1 Replacement Project

  SAN DIEGO – January 9, 2020 – The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors today certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Development Plan (ADP), which envisions the replacement of the 53-year-old Terminal 1 at San Diego International...

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• Airport Authority Releases Revised Environmental Study on Terminal 1 Replacement Plan

  SAN DIEGO – September 19, 2019 – The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority today released a revised draft environmental study for the Airport Development Plan (ADP), which envisions the replacement of Terminal 1 with a modern, efficient facility and related improvements to ensure a better customer experience for decades to...

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• Airport Authority Releases Draft Environmental Document for Terminal 1 Replacement Program

  SAN DIEGO – July 9, 2018 – The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority today released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for its Airport Development Plan (ADP), the centerpiece of which is the replacement of the 51-year-old Terminal...

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• Airport Authority, Airlines Reach Landmark Pact on Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  SAN DIEGO – July 2, 2019 – In an ongoing effort to improve the customer experience, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has reached a new 10-year agreement with its airline partners that will give the Airport Authority the ability to contribute over a half-billion dollars to help alleviate traffic congestion and make it easier for everyone to access San Diego International...

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