
Doing Business with SAT
Air Service Development
Why Choose SAT
A thriving International Airport is vital for supporting and growing our region through strong economic development. When businesses choose SAT, everyone benefits. More passengers means more non-stop flights, more airlines, and more competition—lowering fares and increasing opportunities for everyone.
Simply stated, ASD is vitally important to growing our region by providing the air service needed to attract more visitors, more businesses, and more commerce.

Over 10M Passengers in 2019
PAX Stats
14 Air Carriers
Airlines
S. Central Texas’ Gateway to MX
US Customs
40+ Nonstop Destinations
Flights
New Terminal by 2028
Economic ImpactASD & Business
We rely on businesses to fuel a large part of our local economy. Similarly, businesses rely on SAT to provide access to the resources needed to grow their businesses. It’s this symbiotic relationship that helps make air travel affordable and accessible to everyone in the area. By choosing SAT for travel, businesses can benefit from access to:
- High-quality talent
- Supply chain infrastructure
- Affordable air travel to major cities around the world
Fastest Growing City in the Country 2020-2021
25.6K
New Jobs
2017-2022
$6B+
Capital Investment
2017-2022
135
People per Day
in-migration
#2
White Collar Job Growth
2021
Top 10
Strongest U.S. Office Market
2021
#7
Six-Figure Job Growth
2021
Source: Greater: SATX
41M
Annual Visitors
Pre-Pandemic
14K
Hotel Rooms
In the City Center
48K +
Hotel Rooms
City-Wide
45
Area Attractions
30%
Conventions have Int’l Attendees
A Top Convention Market
Source: Visit San Antonio, SA Business Journal
and State of Texas Tourism Office
A Diverse,
Evolving Economy
Source: San Antonio Economic Development Office,
SA Business Journal, SA Express News
Top Growth Industries
– Tech & Cyber
– Bioscience
– Financial Services
– Manufacturing
1 in 6
Employed in Bioscience
Largest Cybersecurity Market
Outside of D.C.
Military City USA
25% remain in SA after transitioning to civilian life
400+ HQ Operations
in San Antonio
Leading Manufacturing Market
ASD & Airlines
As part of our ongoing commitment to growing SAT, we’ve implemented an ASD strategic plan designed to retain and increase air service by working to attract new carriers, add new routes and increase the frequency and aircraft size of our current service. Airlines seeking to expand into the South Texas area will find a successful community with a healthy long-term growth outlook in San Antonio.
View Incentive Plan
- Destination’s attractions
- Visitor numbers
- Hotel and accommodation capacity
- Local economy
- Infrastructure developments
- Geopolitical situation
For More
Information
CONTACT US
Brian Pratte
Chief Air Service Development Officer
San Antonio International Airport
9800 Airport Blvd., Mezzanine A
San Antonio, TX 78216