Terminal 3 West: A Masterpiece in Progress

The Terminal 3 West (T3W) Modernization Project has begun! Originally completed in 1979, Terminal 3 is undergoing a modern makeover of the west portion of the terminal to deliver the same extraordinary airport experience as our other terminals. This project encompasses the check-in lobby and F Concourse, and the first phase of this multi-year project is slated to open in fall 2027. Here's an overview of the work in progress:

• Larger ticketing and check-in lobby with more self bag-drop options
• New centralized checkpoint areas on the Departures and Mezzanine levels 
• 250,000 square feet of new space for shopping and dining
• Smarter, sustainable building systems
• New “swing” gates that will serve both international and domestic flights
• World-class art and additional SFO Museum exhibitions

Note: On November 5, interim post-security walkways will open allowing passengers to traverse from various terminals and boarding areas around the Terminal 3 construction site. One walkway is located in Terminal 3 by Gate E2 and ends in the rotunda food court and F Gates area in Terminal 3. The second section runs from the food court and F Gates to an existing post-security walkway to the International Terminal G gates.

Stay tuned to the T3W construction page for future updates.

Delta Air Lines Moves to Harvey Milk Terminal 1

Reminder to Delta Air Lines' passengers! Delta's check-in counters and baggage claim are now in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Delta's Sky Club lounge and gates are located in the C Gates.

Global Entry: Enrollment on Departure

Are you conditionally approved for CBP’s Global Entry? For a limited time, you can now complete your interview before boarding a flight leaving the U.S.! This program is only available to passengers with a same-day international departure. Learn more about the pilot program.

SFO's 5th Annual Coastal Cleanup

On September 19, 2024, Airport Commission employees banded together to turn the tide on ocean pollution! SFO hosted its 5th annual Coastal Cleanup Day at the Mel Leong Treatment Plant (MLTP) Bay Shoreline to pick up debris and litter at the site. In total, 69 employees recovered 60 pounds of recyclables and 550 pounds of trash. Thank you to our employees who rolled up their sleeves to preserve the health of our beaches and shorelines!

SFO Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Each year on November 1 and 2, locals and visitors alike gather in San Francisco’s Mission District to celebrate Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) brings Día de los Muertos to life at SFO with a spectacular altar – “Indelible Souls”, located in Harvey Milk Terminal 1—as well as live performances in both Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Día de los Muertos festivities run through November 5. Learn more.

SFO Museum

SFO Museum's exhibition, San Francisco: City of the World, explores the iconic city’s colorful history through a variety of historical memorabilia highlighting sites from Sutro Baths and the Cliff House to Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s City Lights Books and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco: City of the World is located post-security in Terminal 2 of SFO. This exhibition is accessible to ticketed passengers and through prior arrangement by emailing curator@flysfo.com through July 6, 2025.