San Francisco International Airport T3

San Francisco, California

SME Steel Fabrication and Erection for an Active Airport Terminal

San Francisco International Airport Terminal 3 project includes the complete transformation of the checkpoint areas and main concourse, which serves United Airlines. This 400,000 SF design-build project includes the expansion and renovation of Terminal 3 while maintaining 24/7 operations. Work includes a 60,000 SF building addition along with three new gates and a complete update of existing interiors, featuring a new checkpoint and all new MEPF systems.

The passenger experience was enhanced with the addition of new queuing lanes to reduce wait times, state-of-the-art equipment, and a generous “recompose area” with upholstered benches to allow customers to put on their shoes and reorganize their belongings. Natural light, quality finishes, improved lighting, and acoustical controls further enhance the space, while enlarged restrooms, information displays, ample hold room seating with convenient power outlets, and concession spaces deliver an experience that promises to make SFO the world’s #1 airport.

Project Details

1,700 tons of steel

CLIENT

City and County of San Francisco

CONTRACTOR

Hensel Phelps

ARCHITECT

Gensler

ENGINEER OF RECORD

Magnusson Klemencic Associates

LEED

Gold

Project Gallery

Steel building under construction
Steel building under construction
Steel building under construction
airplanes pulled up to a terminal

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