SJC Posts Highest-Ever Passenger Numbers In 2019; Plans Expansion

SAN JOSE, CA — Mineta San Jose International Airport put up its highest passenger traffic numbers in 2019, with nearly 15.7 million served, according to airport officials.

Passenger traffic increased 1.3 million last year, the biggest increase since 2014 and a jump of more than 9 percent from 2018, airport officials said.

"This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking passenger totals for Silicon Valley's airport," John Aitken, the airport's director of aviation, said in a statement.

"This growth is due to our airlines being responsive to our travelers' needs by providing more flight options around the globe, the airport's close proximity to Fortune 500 companies, and SJC's convenience, efficiency and on-time reliability," he said.

As SJC plans expansions, renovations and new restaurants, bars and retail shops, airport officials said they plan to offer more destinations and connections around the world in 2020.

"With the strength of our local economy and commitments from our airline partners to provide more flight choices for Silicon Valley travelers, we are excited for the opportunities in 2020 and beyond," Aitken said.

New flights in 2019 from SJC included Everett, Wash.; El Paso, TX; Honolulu, HI; Kahului, HI; Long Beach, Calif.; and Nashville, Tenn.

The airport also opened 11 new food, beverage and retail shops last year, along with six new gates and started other expansions.

This year, SJC will offer five new nonstop domestic destinations and two new international destinations to Mexico and Canada.

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