Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is the smallest of the three major airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling some 11 million passengers annually. The largest single carrier is Southwest Airlines, followed by Alaska Airlines. San José International Airport has two Terminals, A and B. Destinations served are mostly in the US, with a few flights to Mexico. Mineta San Jose International Airport's downtown location, though limiting the airport's expansion, makes it highly convenient to local travelers.

Airport Information San Jose

• Location: Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport about two and half miles northwest of downtown San José and directly to the east of Santa Clara. It can be reached from I-880, US Highway 101 and State Route 87.
• Address: Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 1661 Airport Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110
• Telephone Number: 408-277-4759
• Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
• Eating & Drinking: With the exception of a Starbucks in Terminal B, all restaurants, bars and cafés at San José International airport are located past security. Terminal B has a larger selection of eateries, but both feature at least a café, a bar, and food choices from ranging snacks to full meals.
• ATM: ATMs can be found at locations in both terminals, including the baggage claim areas. Foreign currency exchange is also available - call 408-218-8118 for information on locations and opening hours.
• WiFi: Free WiFi access is provided throughout the terminals, with 24-hour customer support and a free encryption application for security.
• Shopping: Shops selling gifts, books and accessories can be found past security in both terminals. Duty Free shopping is available to international travels in Terminal A.
• Luggage: Baggage carts are provided curbside in the departures area and inside the baggage claim area. The service is provided by SmarteCarte for a fee of $4 per cart. The Lost and Found office is situated in the airport operations offices, between the terminal buildings. During business hours (Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.), it can be reached at 408-392-3559 or from any airport courtesy phone, on ext. 5419.
• Airport Hotels: There are no hotels directly on-site. The following hotels offer courtesy transportation to and from San José International Airport. Shuttles stop at each terminal's ground transportation center: Hilton Garden Inn-Cupertino (408-777-8787), Sheraton San Jose (408-943-0600), Courtyard By Marriott (408-441-6111), Gateway Inn San Jose Airport (408-435-8800), Holiday Inn Express (408-467-1789).
• Disabled Travelers: All areas of San José International Airport are accessible to disabled travelers by elevators and ramps, and restrooms with larger stalls are located on all levels. Travelers with special needs are advised to contact their airline to ensure easy boarding.
• Lounges: American Airlines has an Admirals Club Lounge at Terminal A, across from Gate 8.
• Parking: Terminals A and B each have short-term parking lots with direct access to the terminal. The rates are $1 per 20 minutes, rising to a $30 daily maximum. Long-term parking is at 325 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050, and charges $15 maximum per day. A free shuttle bus to the terminals is provided at all times.
• Directions & Transportation: By road from downtown San José, take State Route 87 north and exit at Skyport Drive, or take US Highway 101 north and exit at First Street/Brokaw Road, then turn left onto Brokaw Road. The VTA Route 10 Airport Flyer runs a continuous loop between the Metro Light Rail Station, the Santa Clara Caltrain Station and the Airport Terminals. It operates every 10-15 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and can be used free of charge. Taxis can be hired from stands outside the terminals. A minimum fare of $15 is charged for all trips from San José International Airport, covering the first three miles. The metered charge thereafter is $3 per mile.
• Website: http://www.sjc.org/