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City Manager’s Introduction A model of the 21st century
But 2012 was also a year for investment in the city’s future
day operations of San Antonio International (or SAT), Stinson
American city, San Antonio
potential for success, as the citizens of San Antonio voted for
Municipal (or SSF) Airports, and their tenants create jobs,
has enjoyed a period of
two major initiatives to keep the city competitive and ensure we
strengthen all industry sectors, and serve the needs of millions
solid economic performance,
are prepared for future successes and opportunities.
of visitors and residents annually.
development and investments
At $596 million, the 2012-2017 Bond Program Project is the
In 2012, the airport system also made significant investment
to the city. San Antonio’s
largest in the city’s history with 140 projects programmed.
commitments. A comprehensive project to modernize the
stability was confirmed by its
Combined with 2007’s bond program, these projects will
30-year old Terminal A commenced, making good on the
AAA general obligation bond rating renewal for the fourth
provide more than $1.1 billion in capital infrastructure and
promise to provide a state-of-the-art facility for airport
consecutive year by the three major credit ratings agencies.
quality-of-life improvements to include streets, parks, libraries,
customers. Also last year, City Council authorized a Customer
cultural arts facilities, and public safety facilities. In 2012, San
Facility Charge (CFC) on airport rental transactions, paving the
In Fiscal Year 2012, the City continued efforts to streamline
Antonio voted to invest in human capital with the “Pre-K 4 SA”
way for planning a future Consolidated Rental Car facility for
business processes, with nearly $24 million in general fund
initiative funded with a 1/8 percent sales tax. Designed to
SAT. Scheduled for a 2017 opening, this facility will provide
savings through technology and operational efficiencies without
provide high-quality pre-kindergarten education to thousands
improved customer service and convenience to residents and
reducing the overall service level to residents and businesses.
of 4-year old children over an eight-year period at four
out-of-town visitors.
The Kauffman Foundation recognized San Antonio with an
Education Excellence Centers, this initiative will equip students
“A+” rating for small businesses and Forbes named San
with the tools for long-term educational success and prepare
I am pleased to present the San Antonio Airport System’s 2012
Antonio one of the happiest cities for young professionals.
them to fill high-skilled jobs in a 21st century economy.
Annual Report that shares with you the city and airport system’s
creating jobs, and bringing new
Our “culture for business” continues to welcome company
successes and progress toward meeting our goals.
relocations, expansions, and start-ups. In fact, in Fiscal Year
Central to the city’s economic success, San Antonio’s Airport
2012, the City secured 5,670 total jobs and more than $800
System serves more than 8 million passengers and generates
million in investments in our local economy.
more than $5 billion economic impact annually. The day-toSheryl Sculley City Manager
Table of Contents City Manager’s Introduction.......................................... 1
2012 Passenger & Cargo Activity................................ 5-6
Environmental Stewardship......................................... 15
Letter from the Airport Advisory Commission Chair........................................................... 2
Highlights of the Year. .............................................. 7-11
Safety and Emergency Preparedness........................... 16
2012 Airport Capital Improvement Program......... 12-13
Fiscal Year 2011 Financials .................................... 17-20
Small Businesses Take Advantage of Airport Opportunities.................................................. 14
Aviation Department Staff and Community Volunteers........................................... 21-22
Aviation Director’s Message........................................... 3-4