One of the best airports in the country is right in our backyards, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
The newspaper released on Thursday its “Best and Worst Airports of 2022” report as part of its annual ranking, and San Diego International Airport made the No. 2 spot on the best list for midsized airports. Sacramento International Airport nearly beat SAN for the top title by a mere 3 points.
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WSJ considers factors like TSA wait times, ticket prices and customer satisfaction and more when making the list. The list said SAN’s reliability, punctuality for flights and swift security clearance are among its most attractive features that keeps travelers happy.
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority President & CEO, Kimberly Becker, said in a statement they are pleased with the honor.
"Although in our hearts we believe we are the best, we are delighted to be included as the second best mid-sized airport in the Wall Street Journal's list," Kimberly Becker said in her statement. "We strive every day to provide an experience that exceeds our customers' expectations. More than a year ago we began construction on the New T1 which will include a new terminal 1 among other airport improvements. I'm proud that despite the construction impacts that have gone on throughout the year, we are still at the top of the list. Just think of where we'll rank once the new terminal 1 is open!"
Out of 30 ranked midsized airports, here are WSJ’s top 5:
- 1.) Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
- 2.) San Diego International (SAN)
- 3.) Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
- 4.) San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- 5.) Portland International Airport (PDX)
To see the full list, which also includes a ranking of large U.S. airports, click here.
