Passenger Terminal Today
Elizabeth Baker
22 August 2024
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has commenced work on the US$2.6bn Terminal 3 West Modernization project that will renovate the existing 650,000ft2 western half of Terminal 3.
This renovation will include a seismic retrofit, an expanded security checkpoint and new passenger amenities. The project will also create 200,000ft2 of additional space, ensuring room for expanded food, beverage and retail concessions.
The renovated and expanded western half is expected to open in the autumn of 2027, with the six-story building opening in early 2028. A renovated check-in lobby on the eastern end of Terminal 3 is expected to open in early 2029. At its peak, the project is anticipated to employ 500-600 workers and is targeting to award over US$173m in contracts to local business enterprises (LBE).
According to the airport, the Terminal 3 West Modernization project will create a welcoming new exterior façade greeting travelers curbside; more space for check-in, including state-of-the-art self-bag drop; and new security checkpoints, including one on the mezzanine level for AirTrain passengers.
For arriving international guests, direct access to the Customs Hall located in the International Terminal will be provided via a new Federal Inspection Service (FIS) sterile connector. The project also includes a new six-story building which will house both airline lounges and operational office space.
