Terminal 3 Construction Update

SFO is in the midst of our Terminal 3 West Modernization Project, and we've got important updates on construction closures affecting guests' path of travel:

• Beginning March 11, 2025, the Terminal 3 AirTrain bridge and tunnel will close due to ongoing construction. The AirTrain station remains OPEN and with alternate paths in place for guests:
  • No bags to check? Get off at Terminal 2 AirTrain Station, cross bridge, and use the T2 Checkpoint
  • Checking bags? Get off at Terminal 3 AirTrain Station; go down one level and follow walkway to terminal; go down escalator and follow signs to either Premier or Economy check-in areas.
• Dropping off a passenger? Doors 6, 7, and 8 are closed at the Terminal 3 Departures curb. Consider dropping off friends and family at our Kiss & Fly area, located at the Rental Car Center, to avoid congestion.
• Parking at Terminal 3? The F Tunnel to the Central Parking Garage is closed - follow signs to the E Tunnel to navigate to the elevators.

Bookmark the Terminal 3 Construction page for the latest updates.

5 Reasons to Ride BART to SFO 

Riding BART to SFO is more convenient than ever! With frequent service on the Yellow Line to SFO, shorter wait times and new cars and fare gates, consider giving BART a try the next time you fly. Here are our top five reasons to ride BART to SFO:

1. BART arrives and departs directly from the International Terminal.

2. From the SFO BART station, you can easily transfer to the AirTrain for a quick ride to any terminal.

3. BART will take you directly into downtown San Francisco, the Peninsula and East Bay! Explore all the Bay Area has to offer and use the BART Trip Planner when planning your trip to and from SFO.

4. BART is easy to use - pay fares by loading Clipper to your wallet on your mobile device. And check out the new fare gates at SFO!

5. BART is the sustainable choice. Hop aboard to help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution (which results in clearer skies). Plus, you get to skip the traffic when you take BART to fly SFO!

Sensory Room

SFO’s Sensory Room provides guests with a space to relax and quell any pre-flight anxieties. Inspired by nature and built with safety in mind, the room features a variety of furnishings and interactive experiences to help guests prepare for their flight. Designed especially for our neurodivergent guests and their families, the space includes a quiet area, an active area, and the Cabin Experience, a realistic, full-scale aircraft interior for guests to “practice” being on the airplane. The Sensory Room is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 near Gate C2.

ParkRight@SFO 

Planning for a spring getaway? Make your trip smooth from the get-go by pre-booking your parking spot in SFO’s official on-airport parking garages. Reserve now, it’s easy, convenient, and stress free. Plus, you’ll always find our lowest available rates by booking online.

SFO brings you Remote Bag Check by Bags, Inc.

Take advantage of our complimentary new service! Visit the Remote Bag Check at our Long-Term Parking or Rental Car Center, where the Bags Inc. team will check you in for your flight and check your bags. This service is currently available for domestic flights on Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Remote Bag Check is open from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, airline baggage fees apply. Learn more.

Are you REAL ID Ready to Fly? REAL ID required by May 7

Starting May 7, 2025, adult passengers with a driver’s license or identification card that is not compliant with the REAL ID Act will need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification to board their flight for domestic air travel. Passengers with REAL ID compliant identification will still be able to use their current driver’s licenses or identification cards. Check the TSA website for additional information. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

SFO Museum: The AIDS Memorial Quilt

The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a powerful and heartfelt reminder of the ongoing epidemic. Guided by its foundational message of love and compassion, the Quilt raises awareness of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Through panel making and public displays, the Quilt promotes education to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide and encourages emotional healing for those affected by the disease. With the first panels stitched in the Castro District of San Francisco in 1987, this project has evolved into the world’s largest community art project. Today, the Quilt spans nearly fifty thousand panels dedicated to more than 110,000 people who have died of AIDS-related illnesses. This pre-security exhibition brings a selection of six quilt blocks comprised of 36 panels to International Terminal Galleries 4B and 4C. The exhibition is on view to all Airport visitors through January 25, 2026.