b'PARKINGSAT25pay system was the primary catalyst toMetropolis now employs all parking lot outsource, he explains.attendants at SAT (customers can still pay Additional goals were to increaseby cash if they prefer), as well as drivers profits and reduce operating andfor economy lot shuttles, valet parking maintenance costs. In fiscal year 2023,staff and security personnel. A concierge parking fees generated $31 millionservice that allowed travelers to check at SAT. Airport officials project thatbags at the valet service stand was initially privatizing parking and shuttle operationsoffered but discontinued in early 2025 due could bring in an additional $67 millionto lack of use. Metropolis also provides over the next decade. shuttle service for airport workers who use a designated employee parking lot.Previously, SAT was one of the last medium-hub airports to be managingJason Finch, its parking in-house, notes Rocha.president of When the contract to outsourceWest Airports at parking management went to bid inMetropolis, reports 2023, Chicago-based SP+ Corporationthat the company emerged with the business. Metropolisemploys more Technologies was in the process ofthan 100 workers acquiring SP+ at the time the contractat SATfromJASON FINCHwas awarded, which airport officials weremanagers and aware of. The deal between SAT andadministrative personnel to drivers, valet SP+ was completed in April 2024. parkers, dispatchers, security guards and janitorial staff. Airport guests can now pay for parking directly from their phones.Connect. Collect. Predict.PAPI IoT GatewaySecured Data IngestionCORTEX ServiceCellular LPWA (2G fallback)& ProcessingWeb Application Upgrade your LED PAPIs with LINC Node for real-time system visibility. This IoT-enabled solution connects your PAPI to Airside Cloud, delivering continuous monitoring, predictive analytics, and proactive alerts. With CORTEX Service, you unlock predictive analytics, alerts, visualized with an intuitive PAPI Map and Cockpit view for remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. Boost airfield safety, cut inspection costs, and minimize runway closuresall in one smart upgrade. AirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2026'