San Diego International Airport (SAN), which recently opened a brand new Terminal 1, is expanding its visitor pass program allowing non-ticketed guests to visit the terminals.
Until now, visitors could only apply for a SAN Pass to enter Terminal 2, but now the program has been expanded to cover both Terminals 1 and 2.
“If you’ve ever wanted to see off family or friends at their gate or enjoy the outstanding dining and retail options in Terminal 1 and 2 without flying, this program offers that opportunity,” said Kimberly Becker, President and CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
How the SAN Pass works
To apply for a SAN PASS, visitors provide their full legal name, date of birth, and gender (as listed on a TSA-approved photo ID). If approved, visitors will receive their SAN Pass via email as a PDF attachment and go through general screening with their pass and a TSA-approved REAL ID.
Which other airports offer a visitor pass?
Cleveland Hopkins Interational Airport (CLE) offer the Hopkins Hangout Pass
The Wingmate Pass at Philadelphia International Airport.
Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA): SEA Visitor Pass Program.
The MSY Guest Pass Program at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
DTW Destinaton Pass at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
BNA Passport at Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, MI: the LAN Visitor Pass.
OC AirPass at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA,
ONT+ Visitor Pass Program at California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) recently rolled out its MCI Guest Pass Program
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has a Stay and Play Visitor Pass
Tampa International Airport brought back its TPA All Access pass in October 2025.
