Fact Sheet

• The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was created on January 1, 2003, as an independent agency
to manage the day-to-day operations of San Diego International Airport and address the region’s long-term air
transportation needs.

• The legislation that created the Airport Authority mandates three main responsibilities:
− Operate San Diego International Airport
− Plan for the future air transportation needs of the region.
− Serve as the region’s Airport Land Use Commission – and ensure the adoption of land use plans that
protect public health and safety surrounding all 16 of the county’s airports.

• The Airport Authority is governed by an appointed board of nine members who represent all areas of San
Diego County and three ex-officio members.

Board Member Appointing Authority

Alan D. Bersin (Chairman) Mayor, City of San Diego
Bruce R. Boland Mayor, City of San Diego
Jim Desmond, Mayor, San Marcos North Inland area mayors
Ramona Finnila (Vice Chair) North Coastal area mayor
Jack Miller Mayor, City of Chula Vista
Colonel Christopher E. O’Connor Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air
Station Miramar - Ex-officio board
member
Pedro Orso-Delgago District 11 Director, CALTRANS
Ex-officio board member
Jim Panknin East County area mayors
Anne Sheehan Chief Deputy District, Policy CA Dept. of
Finance - Ex-officio board member
Bob Watkins Sheriff, County of San Diego
Anthony Young, Councilmember, Mayor, City of San Diego
City of San Diego
Charlene Zettel Governor, State of California

• Public meetings of the full Airport Authority Board take place at 9:00 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month
on the Third Floor of the Commuter Terminal at the Airport.

• Several standing committees of the Board have been formed to better address key policy areas and develop
items for consideration by the full Board. They also hold regular public meetings and include:
− Executive Committee − Budget & Finance Committee
− Executive Personnel Committee − Audit Committee

• Airport Authority President/CEO Thella F. Bowens is responsible for management oversight

of the Authority, the Authority’s annual budget and a staff of approximately 355 aviation professionals.

• The Airport Authority’s operating revenues for Fiscal Year 2007 were $125.4 million. In
addition, there were $37.2 million in non-operating revenues, net (primarily Passenger Facility
Charges) and $7.1 million in capital grant contributions in Fiscal Year 2007. Operating expenses for
the same period totaled $138.0 million.

• The Airport Authority is funded through user fees, not local taxes.
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