DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and update on the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
A briefing on the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) including an update on efforts to increase air service to San Antonio, and the proposed strategic plan for the airport system to ensure it supports and encourages economic development for the region.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The San Antonio International Airport is an important component to the overall growth of the San Antonio economy and its surrounding communities. Over the last seven consecutive years, the airport has experienced steady passenger growth. In 2016, a record-breaking 8.6 million passengers traveled to and from San Antonio International Airport. At the current rate of growth, this number is projected to increase to nearly 10 million by 2025, and over 12 million by 2035. The Master Plan process will provide the information necessary to inform and guide future airport development.
This briefing will provide an update on current air service initiatives, discuss the newly reconstituted and expanded Air Service Task Force, review efforts to improve the customer experience for airport travelers and provide a status on current master planning and development efforts.
Air Service
Increased and enhanced air service is a top priority for the City of San Antonio. In the last year, the Aviation department recruited staff with career knowledge and experience in air service expansion and increased airline engagement with nearly 50 meetings in the past ten months. The city also engaged Seabury Consulting to support the development of a five-year air service development strategic plan which focuses on key target markets and carriers. In the past year, additional air service announcements included: new nonstop service to Toronto with Air Canada beginning May 1; added non-stop service to Kansas City and additional frequ...
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