Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
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San Jose International Airport | SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is based in San Jose, CA, US. Read more about this airport, including what facilities it has, details of the runways and terminals and also what airlines operate from this airport.
About San Jose International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (IATA: SJC), commonly referred to as San Jose International Airport is an international airport located in San Jose, California, United States. Named after the former Transport Secretary, Norman Mineta, a native of San Jose, this airport is city-owned. San Jose Airport serves the areas of Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley, making it the Bay Area’s second-busiest airport in terms of boarding passengers, despite San Jose being the largest city in the Bay Area. 2018 saw the airport deal with 14.32 million passengers, across 197 thousand aircraft operations.
There are currently no airlines hubbed at this airport, but Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines all have focus city operations at this airport.
The idea of the airport was first conceived in the 1940s, where a runway, hangar and office building was built. The airport was first opened as San Jose Municipal Airport in 1965.
San Jose International Airport Location
San Jose Airport is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, near downtown San Jose and 4 miles from the city centre. Other airports in the Bay Area include SFO and OAK. SJC’s precise location can be viewed on the map below:
Facilities
The airport itself covers 1,050 acres of land, making for a great selection of services and shops at the airport. The airport is fairly modern, and offers many dining options to keep you entertained, and also many facilities to help accessibility and to keep a good experience of the airport.
Facilities Include:
CLEAR security screening
ATM
Massage Chairs
Nursing Rooms
Pet Relief Areas
Therapy animals
WiFi
Free Water Stations
Lounges Include:
Military Lounge: Available to active duty U.S. military travelling on orders. Includes snacks, drinks, comfortable seating, wifi, charging stations, TV and books.
The Club at SJC: Independent lounge with features such as complimentary food and drinks, spacious seating and a place to relax. Day purchases can be bought.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 3,353 | 11,000 | Asphalt Concrete |
| 12R/30L | 3,535 | 11,000 | Asphalt Concrete |
Terminals
Terminal A
Terminal A opened in 1990 and has 17 gates. Originally, the terminal was built for American Airlines but now is used by other airlines. The terminal has undergone extensive works in 2009 to improve and expand the area to better the facilities such as more ticketing counters, more efficient security checkpoints and more concessions.
Terminal B
Terminal B is the larger of the two terminals, with 19 gates. It is also newer, having only opened in 2010. The terminal features modern art, ticket counters and chairs with USB charging points, giving the airport a very modern feel. The terminal is mainly used for Southwest Airlines, along with Alaska Airlines, Hainan Airlines and British Airways.
Airlines that fly to San Jose International Airport
| Air Canada Express | Alaska Airlines | All Nippon Airways | American Airlines |
| American Eagle | British Airways | Delta Air Lines | Delta Connection |
| Frontier Airlines | Hainan Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | United Airlines | United Express | Volaris |
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, California | 652,880 | Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest |
| 2 | Seattle/Tacoma, Washington | 618,910 | Alaska, Delta, Southwest |
| 3 | San Diego, California | 568,730 | Alaska, Southwest |
| 4 | Orange County, California | 462,310 | Alaska, Southwest |
| 5 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 441,680 | Delta, Frontier, Southwest |
| 6 | Phoenix- Sky Harbor, Arizona | 416,960 | American, Southwest |
| 7 | Portland, Oregon | 365,740 | Alaska, Southwest |
| 8 | Denver, Colorado | 346,090 | Frontier, Southwest, United |
| 9 | Burbank, California | 341,460 | Alaska, JetSuiteX, Southwest |
| 10 | Salt Lake City, Utah | 219,200 | Delta, Southwest |
Popular International Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guadalajara, Mexico | 256,789 | Aeromexico, Alaska, Volaris |
| 2 | London Heathrow, United Kingdom | 107,458 | British Airways |
| 3 | Tokyo Narita | 92,307 | ANA |
| 4 | San José del Cabo, Mexico | 80,175 | Alaska, Southwest |
| 5 | Vancouver, Canada | 58,639 | Air Canada |
| 6 | Beijing Capital, China | 42,822 | Hainan |
| 7 | Frankfurt, Germany | 30,502 | Lufthansa |
| 8 | Shanghai Pudong, China | 16,044 | Air China |
| 9 | Morelia, Mexico | 15,334 | Volaris |
| 10 | Mexico City, Mexico | 11,693 | Aeromexico |
How to get to San Jose International Airport
By Road
You can access the airport from a number of key roads, including Highway 85, Highway 87, Highway 101 (Southbound and Northbound). There are a number of airport-owned car parks that you can use to leave your car for your trip or holiday.
By Public Transport
There are a number of options of public transport to and from the airport. Trains and buses regularly run from destinations around the airport to destinations within Amtrak and Santa Clara.
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