Travelers

SAT Response to COVID-19

Fly Safe. Fly Confident. Fly San Antonio

We know that our passengers have questions about how COVID-19 is impacting the airport and what SAT is doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The safety and well-being of our passengers and employees is our number-one priority.

To ensure that passengers feel confident while traveling, SAT joined the Greater. SAfer. Together. pledge (in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance) aims to protect the health and safety of employees and customers and instill community confidence.

Facility Actions

What is SAT doing to protect passengers and employees?

  • Frequent Cleaning and Disinfecting - Frequent cleaning practices continue in all public spaces and restrooms. and additional hand sanitizers were installed throughout the airport.
  • Protective Shields - Plastic Shields are installed in high-traffic areas, including ticket counters, retail shops and restaurants.
  • Social Distancing - Signage and floor markings throughout the terminal will give guidance on six-foot distancing in common areas.
  • Xenex LightStrike Robot - SAT is the first airport in the world to purchase and deploy the Xenex LightStrike robot – the only ultraviolet (UV) room disinfection technology proven to deactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing

The San Antonio International Airport currently offers a no out-of-pocket cost, PCR testing clinic provided by Curative for the passengers and airport employees. It is located at Terminal B curbside - column marker B18 and open Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm. Book an appointment at curative.com.

Social Distancing Efforts

Working with TSA, we have made some adjustments to the lines as you approach the security checkpoints to provide more space between lines of passengers. To provide additional space between the passengers in front of you and behind you, we ask everyone to practice social distancing and spread out rather than crowd other passengers nearby. Additionally, footprint markers have been placed on the floor near ticket counters, information booths and in other areas of queueing to indicate where people should stand.

Travel Restrictions

The airport remains open and flights are arriving and departing daily. However, airlines have drastically reduced their flight schedules, so we encourage passengers to check directly with their airline regarding flight status and face mask requirements.

Real ID Enforcement

The October 1, 2020, deadline for REAL ID has been delayed to October 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helpful Links

International Flights

Arriving from an International Flight

Tips on what it’s like to travel through Customs at SAT with new health safety measures in place.


Llegando de un vuelo internacional - español

COVID-19 Testing Requirements for International Passengers

All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States.

For the full list of requirements and exemptions, please review guidance from the CDC:

TSA Security Procedures

Travelers should expect to:

  • Keep possession of their boarding passes.
  • Separate food for X-ray screening.
  • Pack smart (avoid prohibited items).
  • Practice social distancing.
  • All travelers must wear masks that cover both the mouth and nose.

Healthy Traveler Tips

When traveling, especially internationally, make sure you take the following steps to be proactive, prepared and protected when it comes to your health and the health of others.

Travel safe, travel smart, and arrive healthy. Help stop the spread of germs before you fly.

Tips For Ensuring You Stay Healthy When You Travel

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of your used tissue.
  • Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands.
  • Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds OR clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

For more healthy travel tips visit the CDC Travel Website.

Dining and Shopping at SAT

Many of SAT’s retail shops and restaurants have made changes to their operations. Some have reduced their operating hours, some have closed temporarily, and others remain open with a focus on more takeout options to serve our passengers and employees who do not have anywhere else to purchase food. The airport has asked every retail outlet to maintain social distancing.

View the complete list of open concessions.

Rental Car Facilities

Our Rental Car Facility is open for business with reduced hours of operation to serve travelers. View Rental Car Facilities schedule.

SAT Programs

  • The San Antonio International Airport Ambassador Program initiated a limited return of the volunteers.
    • Our Pups and Planes therapy dog program has been suspended until further notice.
  • Individually-packaged masks are available at no cost and being distributed by SAT Ambassadors upon request.

Parking at SAT

Currently, SAT’s garage parking, Long Term and Short Term, are open. The Long Term garage rate is $16 (4-24 hrs.)

Valet Parking

Fly Away Valet offers the fastest way to park at the airport. Pull Right Up to Terminal A – Curbside Arrivals. For more information, visit Valet Parking.

Public Parking Information

If you are unable to return to SAT as planned due to COVID-19 and have questions about your vehicle that is currently parked in a SAT parking lot, call 210.207.3465 with the following information:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Vehicle make, model, color and license plate #
  • Lot your vehicle is parked in 
  • Date parked
  • Original return date
  • New return date (if known)
  • Your question/concern

Responses will occur during normal business hours between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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