Community Impact
Parks Kugle
06 Apr 2026
The San Antonio International Airport celebrated the grand opening of the Terminal A expansion March 27, marking the first gate expansion in SA Airport's $2.5 billion capital improvement plan, which is designed to modernize and expand the city’s airport.
Known as the Ground Load Facility, the approximately 37,000-square-foot Terminal A expansion supports both domestic and international flights and includes new ground-load gates, passenger areas and a federal inspection station for international arrivals, according to a news release.
Ground load facility amenities include:
- Three new ground gates located south of Terminal A
- Integrated federal inspection station for international arrivals
- Two levels of seating areas for passengers
- Dedicated charging stations for electronic devices
- Workstation areas
- High tabletop stations
- A lactation room
- Additional food and retail options
- Quiet rooms
