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San Diego International Airport officials provided an update on the construction of the new Terminal 1 earlier this week. Crews have begun the demolition process of the existing terminal and other structures in the area to make room for the new terminal building. Read more
The Biden Administration has awarded San Diego International Airport (SAN) in California with US$20m for the New T1 program. The discretionary grant funds have been awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminal Program. New T1 will replace the current Terminal 1 with a modern and efficient facility. The project will look to improve the airfield and transportation improvements to make it easier to get to and from the airport. Read more
With a price tag of nearly $2.7 billion, construction of a new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport is by far the biggest ongoing construction project in San Diego County. The new terminal, expected to take until 2028 to finish, will transform the traveling experience at SAN – offering redesigned roadways leading in and out of the airport and more gates for planes to a new parking garage, and far more food and beverage concessions. Read more
San Diego International Airport has landed a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, which will boost its multi-billion dollar reconstruction of Terminal 1. Read more
The head of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority thanked state and local legislators Tuesday for securing a $20 million grant to help fund the San Diego International Airport's Terminal 1 project. Read more
The head of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority thanked state and local legislators Tuesday for securing a $20 million grant to help fund the San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1 project. Read more
The funds awarded by the FAA will be used to build the Terminal 1 project. The head of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority thanked state and local legislators Tuesday for securing a $20 million grant to help fund the San Diego International Airport's Terminal 1 project. Read more
The head of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority thanked state and local legislators Tuesday for securing a $20 million grant to help fund the San Diego International Airport's Terminal 1 project. Read more
Officials with the San Diego International Airport announced this week that they have completed a bond sale valued at $1.94 billion, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the $3.4 billion Terminal 1 overhaul and also refinance debt in place since 2013. Read more
If you are planning to hop on a plane and fly out of San Diego this holiday season, plan ahead with these travel tips provided by the San Diego International Airport. Read more
San Diego International Airport (SAN) wants those who will be traveling during the holiday season to be prepared before they arrive at the airport. Due to the New T1(link is external) project, much of the airport’s campus is under construction. Read more
The San Diego airport, in the midst of a major Terminal 1 expansion, is issuing its usual warning to arrive extra early for flights; airlines are offering travel waivers ahead of major storms; and many Southern California travelers hoping to take the train will instead be driving because of the temporary closure of portions of the Pacific Surfliner’s popular coastal route. Read more
San Diego International Airport is one year into a renovation that will eventually replace Terminal 1. There will be more gates, more restaurants, including outdoor dining and a play area for kids. But that is a long-term goal. Now, airport travelers will encounter the telltale signs of a major construction project. Read more
Terminal 1 of the San Diego International Airport is closed due to construction. The Terminal 1 parking structure is also closed. Read more
San Diego International Airport and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority will be the recipient of $110 million over the next 10 years as part of a Federal Aviation Administration grant, officials announced Wednesday. Read more
San Diego International Airport is the beneficiary of substantial federal funding meant to assist the airport as it works to improve operations with the $3.4 billion redo of Terminal 1. Read more
San Diego International Airport and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority will be the recipient of $110 million over the next 10 years as part of a Federal Aviation Administration grant, officials announced Wednesday. Read more
Trying to get to the airport this weekend or next week? In some cases, maybe don't. Two separate closure announcements came on Friday, adding steam to the traffic pressure cooker that is the surface streets near San Diego International Airport. Read more
Starting on Saturday July 30, lane closures and detours will impact traffic near Terminal 1 as the San Diego International Airport continues construction. Read more
If you’re headed to the airport or picking someone up, there will be some construction impacts at San Diego International Airport beginning Saturday, July 30, at 6 p.m. and ending on Sunday, July 31, at 6 a.m. Read more
San Diego International Airport is one of 85 airports across the country awarded grants by the FAA to upgrade terminals, thanks to a $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law last year. Read more
Passengers can expect significant delays at the San Diego International Airport Tuesday through Friday because of the planned demolition of a pedestrian bridge at Terminal 1. Read more
At least through Friday, traffic near Terminal 1 will be congested and parking will be limited Read more
Travelers at the San Diego International Airport should expect delays this week as construction crews work to remove the Terminal 1 pedestrian bridge, airport officials say. Read more
Anyone heading to San Diego International Airport this week is being advised to expect congestion and delays due to the demolishing of the Terminal 1 pedestrian bridge. Read more
Parking at the airport will be extremely limited because of the planned demolition of a pedestrian bridge at Terminal 1 Read more
Officials with San Diego International Airport are warning travelers of changes that could impact their plans when it comes to flying out and into San Diego. The Terminal 1 parking lot and pedestrian bridge will close to the public starting Wednesday for previously-announced construction. Terminal 1, which houses Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and Sun Country airlines, will remain open during this construction period. Read more
The airport is hosting info sessions this summer to show local businesses how to get involved. Read more
If you’re traveling out of San Diego International Airport (SAN), be advised of the following construction impacts. Read more
Visitors to Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport 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 1. Read more
The parking lot at Terminal 1 will close. Read more
Landscape Architect Patricia Trauth said it’s the “coolest, most demanding and exciting project of my career.” She is talking about the re-creation of San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1, originally opened in 1967 with renovation begun in 2020 and scheduled to open in May, 2028. Read more
San Diego International Airport is building a new Terminal 1. How will it look? Read more
Allegiant Air and JetBlue Airways are moving to Terminal 2 later this month to make room for construction on the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport. Read more
Later this month, Allegiant Air and JetBlue Airways will relocate their operations to Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport because of ongoing construction related to the replacement of the airport’s Terminal 1. Read more
The Airport Authority is committed to keeping passengers and the community informed about progress and plans for the New T1. Read more
The relocation is to make space available as construction continues for the New T1 project which includes the replacement of the outdated Terminal 1, improvements to the airfield, improved transportation connectivity to the airport, and a new facility for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority administration. Read more
From free shuttle service to valet parking, here's what to know about Monday's disturbance and how to curb it. Read more
In a ceremonial groundbreaking, both state and local leaders Monday morning celebrated the beginning of construction for an airport overhaul outside San Diego International Airport. Read more
San Diego International Airport and elected officials broke ground on the T1 project today, intended to replace the outdate Terminal 1. Read more
After nearly a decade of planning, work has started at San Diego International Airport on a $3.4 billion project that will eventually replace the 1960s-era Terminal 1 and build a new airport access road. Read more
Construction started this week on the long planned overhaul of Terminal 1 at the San Diego International Airport, a $3.4 billion project that will eventually deliver 11 additional gates and a new three-lane airport access road. Read more
The project will eventually replace the 1960s-era Terminal 1 and build a new airport access road. SAN DIEGO, CA — After nearly a decade of planning, work has started at San Diego International Airport on a $3.4 billion project that will eventually replace the 1960s-era Terminal 1 and build a new airport access road. Read more
San Diego County's Regional Airport Authority board on Thursday unanimously approved the master project schedule and maximum contract price of $2.6 billion for the design and construction of a new airport terminal. Read more
San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 is a step closer to reality this morning following the Board’s approval for the maximum contract price and master project schedule for its design and construction. Read more
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego International Airport is about to get bigger as the county approved a $2.6 billion expansion to create a new terminal and thousands of jobs for local workers. Read more