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San José, Calif. – Continuing a year of milestones, during which San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) was ranked sixth for on-time performance (OTP) in the medium airport category by aviation analytics company, Cirium, today the Airport celebrates the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification of its new, 22,600 square foot Facilities Administration and Fleet Maintenance...

San José City Council approves proposals for $16.9 million in capital investment that will bring 12 new retail concession opportunities to Terminals A and B, engage 50+ local retailers

Plaza de San José rendering 

San José, Calif. – Following a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, San José City Council has approved the selection of two partners, Hudson and Paradies Lagardère, to manage a new retail...

Firehouse Subs at SJC Terminal A, near Gate 11 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to unveil its latest culinary option for travelers, Firehouse Subs, operated by food and beverage concessionaire HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. Following a soft opening, the grand opening tomorrow, February 13 at 10 a.m., will feature a ribbon cutting and food samples...

San José, Calif. – Tomorrow, January 30, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will open a new Cell Phone Waiting Area at 2470 Airport Boulevard—the northeast corner of the Airport. The new, larger space will streamline passenger pick-up and provide an easier experience for arriving passengers and their drivers.

The Airport Parkway Cell Phone Waiting Area (located east of the 87 overpass along Airport Parkway...

SJC welcomed over one million passengers in December 2024

San José, Calif. – Over 1 million passengers traveled through San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in December 2024—a 4.9% increase compared to December 2023. This growth elevated SJC's total passenger count for 2024 to nearly 12 million, reflecting the Airport's ongoing appeal as a key Bay Area travel hub.

In addition to passenger traffic, overall...

Mookie Patel named a fresh face of Silicon Valley’s leadership

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) proudly announces that its Director of Aviation, Mookie Patel, has been named among the prestigious Silicon Valley Power 100 for 2025. This annual list, compiled by the Silicon Valley Business Journal (SVBJ), recognizes Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders and changemakers. Patel’s...

New flights will bring Delta’s peak summer daily departures to 23, serving seven nonstop destinations 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines is adding a daily nonstop route to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) after a five-year hiatus. Available for booking now, the flight will commence on May 7, 2025. Operated by SkyWest’s...

SJC had the best flight departure on-time performance in California

San José, Calif. – In the 2024 On-Time Performance Review just released by Cirium, the aviation analytics company, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) ranked sixth globally for on-time performance (OTP) in the medium airport category, making SJC the top-performing airport in California. Of the 106,655 SJC flight departures tracked for the...

Just in time for holiday shopping: baby chick merchandise available for sale to the public for the first time

Ernie plush toy lands at SJC's Hudson retail locations 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with the Hudson Group to retail its beloved baby chick merchandise for the first time. The endearing chicks that launched SJC’s award-winning...

The Bay Area’s most on-time airport welcomes therapy animals, parking discounts and carolers to make the season bright 

San José, Calif. – Following a busy Thanksgiving week at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), the Airport is prepared to welcome travelers for the December holiday season, with plenty of cheer in bustling terminals and parking lots for holiday travel between Thursday, December 19, 2024 and...

Pet parade, parking discounts and coloring contest will kick off the 2024 holiday season 

San José, Calif. – After a banner year in which San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) celebrated its 75th anniversary and added new low-cost flight options to six destinations, the Airport is readying for a busy holiday season. The Thanksgiving travel period officially kicks off this week, with a pet parade, parking...

22,600 square foot project is pursuing LEED Silver Certification

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce the official opening of its 22,600 square foot, state-of-the-art new Facilities Administrative and Fleet Maintenance Buildings, which are pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification. SJC celebrated the occasion today with a ribbon...

L-R: Heather Shelbrack, C.M., Chair, Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience Steering Group, ACI-NA; Gina Robles, SJC; Monique Yamamoto, SJC; Jill Stone, SJC; Kayla Renelle, SJC; Ana Maria State, SJC; Kevin M. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACI-NA; Scott Wintner, SJC; Julie Jarratt, SJC

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is happy to announce its win for “Best Overall...

Milestone marks progress toward carbon reduction goals

L to R: Kevin Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA; Patrick Hansen, Environmental Program Manager, SJC; Mookie Patel, Director of Aviation, SJC 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has been upgraded to Level 2 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, receiving an award for the achievement this week at the Airports Council...

Labor Day visitors to SJC will have the chance to partake in National Aviation Week games, prizes

San José, Calif. – With Labor Day the last major three-day weekend of the season, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy holiday week as local travelers head out of town for one last summer getaway. The team at SJC has compiled top tips for smooth and stress-free travel for the 9-day period...