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Air Service Development

SJC is the Gateway to Silicon Valley and Northern California San José Mineta International Airport serves a catchment population close to 4 million and thousands of Silicon Valley companies with global operations. San José is the gateway to Silicon Valley and California’s leading tourist…

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LEED Silver

On June 30, 2010 SJC’s terminal B opened. In accordance with San Jose’s Green Vision, the terminal was built to achieve the standards of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED certification is an internationally recognized…

Green Cleaning and Indoor Air Quality

Americans spend an average of 90% of their time indoors where the air quality can be significantly worse than outdoors. The construction of SJC’s new Terminal received a 13 out of 15 possible Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits for Indoor Air Quality. SJC implemented many…

Energy Efficiency and Performance

According to the US DOE buildings use 39% of energy and 79% of electricity produced each year in the US. Terminal B was designed to optimize energy performance exceeding California Title 24 standards by 16%. Some important elements that assist in this effort include occupancy sensors and a…

Materials and Finishes

Terminal B was designed to meet LEED requirements. One requirement is to use materials and finishes that have recycled content or are harvested locally. Over 50% of wood used in building Terminal B was Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified. Construction waste was reused where possible an…

Fuel Farm

The Airport replaced its old fuel farm with a new updated fuel farm that began operation in December 2009. This new fuel farm has provided the airport with many improvements which will help prevent negative environmental impacts due to the use and storage of jet fuel. Jet fuel was previously…

Alternative Fuels

SJC has a comprehensive Alternative Fuels Program (AFP) that provides incentives to encourage tenants to convert their vehicles to CNG or other alternative, cleaner burning vehicles. In an effort to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, the Airport converted the entire fleet of airport shuttle…

Public Transportation

SJC is committed to ensuring access to our terminals through all forms of transit. In order to provide convenient public transportation to staff and travelers SJC works with VTA to subsidize a shuttle bus, The Airport Flyer (VTA #60), connects riders to the San Jose Metro Light Rail, Santa…

Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Grant Program

SJC was the first airport in the western U.S. to be awarded a Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) grant by the FAA in 2009. As a result of the $4.6 million VALE grant and the Airport’s modernization program, all 28 aircraft gates are now equipped with “preconditioned air” and ground power that…

Passenger Services

Roadway Efficiency

As a part of the new Terminal Area Improvement Program, SJC eliminated the need for traffic signals by building direct on/off ramps and grade separations at several locations on Airport roadways. The one-way Airport Boulevard/Terminal Drive loop and the I-880/Coleman Avenue onramp minimize vehicle…

Electric Vehicles

In 2010 Facilities Division of the Airport made a shift to using Electric Vehicles for their daily operations on the airfield. Since these vehicles do not need to travel on commercial roadways, the Airport can reduce their impact on air quality and reduce the carbon footprint of their operations.…

Consolidated Rental Auto Center ConRAC

The Consolidated Rental Auto Center (ConRAC) is located across the street from the new Terminal B. The location reduced the need for bus trips to rental car offices, and decreased the size of the Airport’s bus fleet, helping to protect air quality. The ConRAC is a state of the art facility with the…

Reduction and Recycling

As part of the City’s Green Vision, San Jose Airport has a goal for Zero Waste by 2022. By implementing composting and recycling programs we are currently diverting 85% of our waste from landfill trash. Airport environmental staff works closely with food concessions, tenants and janitorial staff…

Environmental Stewardship

At SJC we have secured 84 acres of infield areas which are a home to a resident population of Western Burrowing Owls, a California Species of Special Concern. The Burrowing Owl is one of the smallest and unique species of owls, growing to a height of approximately 9 inches, weighing about 4 oz.,…

Guadalupe River and Gardens

As an environmental leader, the San Jose Airport supports the Guadalupe River Trail which runs adjacent to the airfield and the Guadalupe Gardens. These trails are a part of the San Jose Green Vision Goal of creating 100 miles of interconnected trails which supply commuters with easy access routes…

David Cohen

David Cohen has lived in District 4 in San Jose since 1998, where he has raised his family, worked in high tech, and served the community. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and has spent 21 years as an Engineer and Manager in Silicon Valley. He holds 10 patents and numerous…

Kim Hawk

Rosalyn Bond AAE ACE

Millard Sheets Mural

A History of San José California’s “First” CityIn 1977, the San José Mercury News commissioned artist Millard Sheets to create a 20 x 30 foot mural for the Airport as a gift to the people of San José to celebrate the City of San José’s 200th birthday and the 125th birthday of the newspaper. The…

Millard Sheets

1907-1989 Millard Sheets was a renowned 20th century artist, educator, and architectural designer. Sheets’ watercolor and oil paintings were widely exhibited from early in his artistic career, and are included in the collections of many major museums. Yet some of Sheets’ best known artworks are…

1920s

1928 – San José voters reject a $400,000 bond proposal for a municipal airport. 1929 – A Citizens Airport Committee (CAC) was formed to seek out suitable properties for a municipal airport and obtain financial support of it.

1940s

1940 – CAC finances $300k bond and City increases tax rate to buy 483 acres north of San José, the Crocker Estate. 1941 – World War II delays start of airport development. 1944 - Ernie Renzel, Jr. is elected to the San José City Council and serves one year as "President of the Council" (also…

1950s

1953 – San José City Council appropriates over $270,000 for airport expansion, allowing the purchase of 76 additional acres of the Crocker Estate north of Brokaw Road and approved purchase of another 63 acres north of Kifer Road and south of Bayshore Highway. 1955 – SJC has one runway, power lines…

1960s

1960 – Radar and Associates recommends building an airport terminal to handle an passenger projections of 500,000 annual by 1967 and one million per year by 1970, and also extending the existing runway by almost 3,000 feet. 1961 –West runway is extended by 2,500 feet to accommodate larger aircraft…

1980s

1984 –The City of San José implemented the Airport Noise Control Program to establish a nighttime curfew for certain aircraft operations. 1987 - Construction begins on Terminal A to add more capacity for airlines and passengers

Lost and Found Form

Yellow Cab

(408) 777-7777 Transportation for passengers with folding wheelchairs is provided at no additional charge. Wheelchair accessible vans are also available at no additional charge, but advance notice is recommended. GoToMo: (408) 401-6830

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Mineta San José International Becomes First Airport Partner with Immigrant Integration Program

Requests for InformationProposalQualification and Bid Notices

San José Mineta International Airport is owned and operated by the City of San José. To bid on current Contract Opportunities, go to the City's Bid Opportunities page also listed below:

Mobile Passport Control

Beginning February 1, 2022, the Customs & Border Protection Mobile Passport Control app will be the ONLY authorized application available for U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors to use when entering the United States. More specifically, when passing through Customs & Immigration,…

Community and Environment

SIDA Badge Test

Testing is required every 2 years.Testing time: up to 3 hours

SIDA Badge Test Good Guard MAOP or Translation

Annual testing is required.Testing time: up to 3 hours

Sterile Badge Test

Testing is required annually. Testing time: up to 1 hour.

NonSIDA Badge Testing

Testing is required every 2 years.Testing time: from 40 minutes (City GA Tenants only) to 2 hours (all other tenants)

Public Badge Test

Testing is required every 2 years. Testing time: up to 1 hour

Security StrikeRamp Citation Testing

Test taken in relation to an issued Security Strike or Ramp Citation. Must be taken within 5 business days of receiving a Strike/Citation. Testing Time: up to 1 hour.

Adding Ramp Driver or MAOPLMAOP Icon

To add the Ramp or MAOP icon to a current active badge.Testing time: up to 1 hour.

New Applicant Fingerprinting

Begin here if you are applying for a new SJC badge. Appointment is for fingerprinting only; no testing. A signed badge application and ID are required. This is a 15minute appointment.

Badge or VTA SmartPass PickUp

Appointment is to pick-up a badge only. There is no training or FP at this appointment. For VTA SmartPass pick-up, a signed and completed SmartPass application is required. This is a 15 minute appointment.

Authorized Signatory Training

Authorized Signatory Training is required annually for designated Airport Signatories only. Testing Time: up to 1 hour.

Badge Replacement LOSTDAMAGED Badges

No appointment is necessary. Official letter from an Authorized Signatory requesting a replacement badge is required. Cost: $125 fine and $40 badge replacement fee.

ChangeAdd Employer DUAL BADGES

Appointment required when changing from one Airport tenant to another; or, to apply for a badge with an additional tenant/employer. Signed application from new employer is required. No additional testing or background check is necessary. This is a 30 minute appointment.

Legal Name Change

This appointment is to provide proof of a legal name change. A new security threat assessment must be completed before the legal name change is printed on the badge. A secondary appointment to pick up the badge is required once the STA has cleared. Proof of legal name change and a new application…

Financial Reports

The Airport Activity Reports provide statistical information on SJC’s passenger data, traffic counts, cargo levels and much more. The reports are published here on a monthly basis.

Wheelchair Assistance

You should pre-arrange wheelchair assistance through your airline. Drivers who need extra time on the curb to load/unload because of a disability should notify uniformed Airport traffic staff. Vehicles should never be left unattended on the curb.Learn more about available Accessible Services.

Flight Status

DisclaimerFlight Status results include flights 8 hours ahead and 1 hour past (+8/-1)Flight Status times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)Actual flight arrival/departure times may vary. Please contact airlines directly to verify this informationThough ZIPAIR’s ticket counters are located in…

ATM

Bank of America

US Mail Drop

Terminal A: South Ticket Counter LobbyTerminal B: North Ticket Counter Lobby

Aeromexico Announces Nonstop Service to Guadalajara from Silicon Valleys Airport

2016 News Releases

Dec 16, 2016 Silicon Valley’s Airport Has Your Travel Experience Wrapped Up for the Holidays Dec 12, 2016 Airport Lounge Development’s “The Club at SJC” Wins the North America Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Award Nov 16, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Tips from Silicon Valley’…

2015 News Releases

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August 8 2016 Meeting

June 27 16 Special Meeting