Summary San Francisco International Airport embarks on a $2.6B T3 West Modernization project. United Airlines is excited about improvements and looking to grow at the state-of-the-art SFO.
T3 upgrades include a new facade, self-bag drop, security checkpoints, and international passenger-friendly enhancements. Commercial aviation's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is virtually complete, apart from recouping the staggering losses incurred. Airports have been central to that recovery and are to be applauded for continuing to invest in new facilities and technologies, such as the upgrades now underway at San Francisco International Airport.
Start of a long road Last week, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it had launched the $2.6 billion Terminal 3 West Modernization project. The full project will culminate in early 2029 when a renovated check-in lobby at the eastern end of Terminal 3 is opened, with various stages opening progressively from the fall of 2027.
The Terminal 3 (T3) construction project will renovate the existing 650,000 square foot western half of the terminal, including a "seismic retrofit," an expanded security checkpoint and new passenger amenities. The works will also create 200,000 square feet of additional space, allowing for expanded food, beverage and retail concessions, with this section expected to open in fall 2027. United Airlines is the largest airline operating at SFO, followed by Alaska Airlines , American Airlines, Delta Air Line.