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San Antonio council hears update on airport expansion, concessions and proposed 2,500-space parking garage
Summary
City staff briefed the San Antonio City Council on progress toward a new terminal, concessions solicitations, federal funding and a proposed parking garage that staff said could hold up to 2,500 vehicles; councilmembers asked about grant levels, construction timing and public communications.
San Antonio City Council members on May 14 heard a detailed briefing on the airport’s terminal program, upcoming solicitations for construction and concessions, and plans for a new parking structure that staff said could accommodate up to 2,500 vehicles.
The presentation, delivered by Jesús (airport staff), summarized recent route growth, federal funding the department has received, proposals for concession packages and the schedule and delivery methods for major construction contracts. Jesús said the airport has met a seasonal connectivity goal of 48 destinations in 2025 and outlined multiple procurement steps that staff will bring to the council for approval.
Jesús told the council that the airport has received “232000000” in federal funds since 2020 and expects “96000000” in 2026, and that the department is pursuing both discretionary and formula funding to support the new terminal and related projects. He said the airport has seen passenger increases and international traffic growth compared with prior periods. He described three…
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