The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced plans to reopen a concourse in the International Terminal which has been closed since April 1st due to reduced flight and passenger activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boarding Area A, which houses Gates A1 – A15, will reopen on September 1, 2020, to accommodate the continuing return of international flights at SFO. The Airport has been operating all international flights on a single concourse since the closure.
Along with Gates A1 – A15, the reopening includes the following:
- Security checkpoint for Gates A1 – A15
- Customs & Border Protection (CBP) facilities for flights arriving at Gates A1 – A15
The following adjacent facilities and services have remained open since April 1st:
- SFO Medical Clinic
- Grand Hyatt at SFO
- International Parking Garage A
During the closure of Boarding Area A, SFO Facilities maintenance staff performed the following work in the area:
- Installation of physical distancing signage and marking
- Installation of clear plastic barriers to support physical distancing
- Expedited repair and maintenance of moving walkways and escalators
- Repair and repainting of interior surfaces
- Repainting of markings on tarmac
- Replacement of lamps with LED lighting for reduced maintenance and energy use
- Replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) filters
- Replacement of ceiling tiles where needed
- Replacement of metal finishes
- Inspection and repair of doors
- Inspection and repair of fire alarms and fire sprinklers
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