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San Antonio airport outlines $648M capital plan, new terminal and route expansion in FY2026 budget presentation
Summary
San Antonio’s airport director presented the aviation department’s proposed 2026 budget and a multi‑year capital program that includes a new terminal, runway/stormwater improvements and efforts to add international nonstop service. Councilmembers asked about fees, grants and accessibility; no council action was taken at the meeting.
San Antonio’s airport director presented the aviation department’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget and a multi‑year capital program at the Sept. 2 City Council meeting, saying the airport is on track to open a new terminal and expand routes including international service.
The presentation, delivered by Jesús (Director of Airports), focused on projected passenger growth, a $648 million capital program for airfield and terminal improvements and funding from passenger and federal grant programs. Jesús said the airport expects to continue growing toward 11.3 million passengers in 2026 and highlighted work to reach 90% design on the new terminal later this year.
Why it matters: The airport’s capital work and service development influence local jobs, tourism and transportation costs. Council members pressed staff on…
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