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Recent News
Updated Mar 1, 2026San Jose Mineta International Airport handled 130,000 passengers during the 12-day Super Bowl period from Jan 30-Feb 10, 2026, with 234 additional commercial flights. Feb 9 marked the busiest day with 20,600 passengers, an 84.9% increase compared to same weekday in 2025. The airport expects continued traffic from upcoming NCAA and World Cup events.
Passenger trips declined at San Jose airport during 2025, though December saw increases over November suggesting robust holiday travel. Despite challenges, SJC remains California's most dependable airport for on-time performance and serves more than 40 nonstop destinations. The airport handled declining traffic while maintaining strong operational metrics.
Semiprivate carrier JSX announced plans to launch service between San Jose Mineta International Airport and Santa Monica Airport using new ATR turboprop aircraft. The challenge is securing space at SJC for JSX, which operates from private terminals, potentially pushing the route to Oakland instead. Service could begin by summer 2026.
San Jose Mineta International Airport is among 16 high-priority airports receiving TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology in 2026. The facial recognition and biometric technology will streamline security screening for eligible travelers as part of TSA's expansion to 50 additional airports nationwide.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (T-100)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
Annual true-up of actual costs versus estimates
Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
Not available
Landing Fee Methodology
Landing fees per Maximum Gross Landed Weight
Terminal Rental Rate
Terminal rent based on space allocation
Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Additional Bonds may be issued for refunding (if Annual Debt Service on new bonds ≤ Annual Debt Service on refunded bonds), for completion of projects (up to 15% of prior series), or for other airport purposes if either: (i) Historical Test: Net General Airport Revenues plus Other Available Funds for most recent fiscal year or other 12-month period ≥ 125% of Maximum Annual Debt Service after new bonds issued; or (ii) Projected Test: Consultant report showing estimated Net General Airport Revenues plus Other Available Funds ≥ 125% of Annual Debt Service for next 5 years or 3 years following project completion. Both require Net Revenues plus Other Available Funds (excluding Rolling Coverage Amount) ≥ 100% of Maximum Annual Debt Service.
Rate Covenant
The City covenants to manage operations and establish rates so that (i) Net General Airport Revenues plus Other Available Funds equals at least 125% of Annual Debt Service for each fiscal year, and (ii) Net General Airport Revenues plus Other Available Funds (excluding Rolling Coverage Amount and non-cash amounts unless budgeted) equals at least 100% of Annual Debt Service. Annual Debt Service is Debt Service for the fiscal year less Available PFC Revenues.
Flow of Funds
General Airport Revenues deposited in General Revenue Fund. First priority: Maintenance and Operation Costs. Second: Interest on Bonds. Third: Principal on Bonds. Fourth: Bond Reserve Fund (maintain Required Reserve in each account). Fifth: Surplus Revenue Fund, allocated in order to: (1) Subordinated Debt Account, (2) Rate Stabilization Fund, (3) Renewal and Replacement Account. Amounts remaining in Surplus Revenue Fund after required deposits may be released for any lawful Airport purpose.
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Airline Use Agreements
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting