Airports in North America

San Antonio International Airport (SAT):www.sanantonio.gov/airport is located in north-central San Antonio, 13km (8 miles) from central San Antonio.

To/from the airport: Shared-ride shuttles, buses and taxis available.

Facilities: ATMs, restaurants, gift shops, lost property offices, games room and Skycap service.

San Diego International Airport (SAN):www.san.org is located 3km (2 miles) northwest of San Diego.

To/from the airport: Taxi, limousine and shuttle bus services to hotels and central San Diego destinations. Car rental companies represented at the airport.

Facilities: Bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, snack bars and shops.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO):www.flysfo.com is located 22km (14 miles) south of San Francisco.

To/from the airport: Rail and shuttle services available as well as buses, taxis and minibuses.

Facilities: ATMs, full service bank, bureaux de change, bars/cafes, restaurants and four duty-free shops. Medical centre, nurseries, showers, a hair salon, shoeshine services and an aquarium.

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC):www.sjc.org is located 5km (3 miles) northwest of San Jose.

To/from the airport: Light rail and metro train routes to destinations across the Bay area. Shuttles, charter buses and taxis are readily available.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, postal facilities, Internet stations, cafés, bars, fast-food outlets, snack bars, restaurants and duty-free shops.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ):www.srq-airport.com is on the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida

To/from the airport: The airport is located at the intersection of SR41 and University Parkway on the Sarasota and Manatee County line. Main roadways to and from the airport include SR41, SR301, University Parkway and I-75 (exit 213).

Facilities: Banks, ATMs, restaurants, bars and a variety of shops. Luggage carts are available and baby changing facilities can be found in most ladies' rooms. A Senior Friendship Centre is located on the second floor of the terminal.

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA):www.portseattle.org/seatac is located 19km (12 miles) south of Seattle

To/from the airport: Taxis, limousines and buses are available.

Facilities: Bureau de change, ATMs, Internet access, coffee shops, bars, bookshops and gift shops, massage and shoeshine, a pet relief area and a meditation room.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW):www.flylcpa.com is located 16km (10 miles).

To/from the airport: Lee Tran provides public transportation between 6am and 10pm on an hourly basis to a transfer point, located at Daniels Parkway and US 41, where connections can be made to the remainder of the Lee Tran routes. Many hotels in the area offer a shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Taxis and limousines are available.

Facilities: ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars. The business centre on Level 2 offers fax and photocopy facilities, laptop connections and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Louisville International Airport (SDF):www.flylouisville.com is located 10km (6 miles) from Louisville.

To/from the airport: Taxis, limousines, buses and shuttles available.

Facilities: A bank, bureau de change, ATMs, WiFi, restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, cafés, newsagents, gift shops, a convenience store, a bookshop and a golf shop.

Tampa International Airport (TPA):www.tampaairport.com is located 8km (5 miles) west of Tampa.

To/from the airport: Buses, taxis as well as a free shuttle to International Plaza, Tampa Bay’s newest mall.

Facilities: Bank, bureau de change, post boxes, stamp machines, ATMs, restaurants and duty-free shopping.

T.F. Green Airport (PVD):www.pvdairport.com is located 15.5km (8.5 miles) south of Providence.

To/from the airport: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) buses serve the airport and go to downtown Providence. Taxis and shuttles also available.

Facilities: ATMs,Wi-Fi, restaurants/café, coffee shop, juice bar, shops and business centre.