The Green Build expansion at SAN opened to passengers today, marking the completion of the largest project in the airport's history. The Green Build was completed on schedule and is expected to be $45 million under budget.

Key features of The Green Build include:

  • 10 new gates to reduce terminal congestion and provide expanded, more comfortable passenger waiting areas; highlights include new seating equipped with built-in cup holders, electrical outlets and USB ports
  • Dual-level roadway to relieve curb-front traffic congestion by separating arriving and departing passengers
  • Enhanced curbside check-in, allowing passengers to print boarding passes, check baggage and view gate information at one of 27 easy-to-use curbside kiosks or 32 airline/Skycap counter check-in positions before entering the terminal
  • New security checkpoint with more security lanes to improve flow of passengers through the terminal, keeping lines and security wait times down; up to 12 lanes can be opened during peak travel periods, as needed, increased from six
  • New 25,000 square-foot ticket lobby, with 32 airline counter check-in positions and 10 self-service kiosks
  • Expanded, 9,200 square-foot concessions area called Sunset Cove, where passengers can relax before their flights and take in views of the airfield and Point Loma
  • More dining and shopping options, including Saffron, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar, Seaside Stack Shack, Qdoba, Red Mango and Tommy V's Pizzeria, located in Sunset Cove. Other shops and restaurants in the terminal expansion include Warwick's of La Jolla, Pannikin Coffee & Tea, Brooks Brothers, Swarovski, PGA Tour Shops, Stone Brewing Co. and Phil's BBQ