SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI)—San Diego International Airport has finished the second stage of construction for its Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, adding an extra 2,400 parking spots.
The
initial phase of the five-level parking structure
Opened to the public last August, featuring over 2,800 parking spots for motorists.
Directly opposite Terminal 1 at 3501 North Harbor Drive lies the T1 Parking Plaza, which currently offers a total of 5,200 parking spots. This addition raises the overall number of parking spaces available at SAN to roughly 8,500.
Approximately 1,000 parking spots are reserved for “Clean Vehicles,” which includes cars used for carpools, fuel-efficient models, and those powered by electricity or alternative fuels. Additionally, there are 185 spaces fitted with EV charging stations.
Meanwhile, 20 spots are marked for one-hour parking and are intended for people picking up or dropping off passengers, including older adults, people with disabilities and minors.
Up to Level 1, parking spaces suitable for vehicles with heights of up to 9’6″ are provided. For those driving vehicles shorter than 8’4″, Levels 2 through 5 offer appropriate spots. Guests have access to luggage carts across every floor, and a complimentary tire inflation service can be found close to the exit on Level 1.
The price for parking at T1 Parking Plaza
The charge is $2.50 per 15 minutes for each hourly spot. Parking all day will set you back $38. The facility offers a leniency with a 10-minute courtesy window for brief drop-offs or accidental entries, as stated by the airport.
Drivers have the option to obtain a ticket from the entry kiosks for paying parking charges; payment should be made upon inserting the same ticket into the exit kiosks. Alternatively, individuals may utilize payment stations located beside every elevator and staircase on Level 1 or simply swipe their credit card directly at the entrance kiosks.
Individuals have the option to book a parking spot at the T1 Parking Plaza via the internet.
san.org
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Where can I find the T1 Parking Plaza?
Drivers can reach the plaza by following signs for both westbound and eastbound directions on North Harbor Drive.
Every one of the three areas inside the plaza is distinguished by a distinct color and design pattern to assist individuals in navigating through.
Along with glass-backed elevators and an open stairwell, the three “cores” also have natural light and plenty of ventilation — all meant to “enhance the customer experience,” according to the airport.
The updated parking facility includes eco-friendly amenities such as an intelligent guidance system designed to assist patrons in swiftly locating available spaces and minimizing car exhaust, along with a water management system for collecting and recycling rainwater to stop runoff from reaching San Diego Bay.
The
new, multi-billion-dollar Terminal 1
is set to launch in September.
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