Magnusson Klemencic Associates

San Diego (SAN) Federal Inspection Station

Exterior daylight view looking east toward San Diego International Airport's multi-story, glass-and-steel Federal Inspection Station fronted by steel safety bollards and minimal landscaping

Team

Architect

Gensler

Contractor

Turner/PCL JV

Stats

PROJECT TYPE

Aviation

COMPLETION

2018

PROJECT SIZE

138,000 ft²

MKA ROLE

Structural & Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA
San Diego (SAN) Federal Inspection Station

This terminal’s phased expansion and renovation added a two-story, 47,000-ft² design/build federal inspection services building, three gatehouses, upgraded six airplane boarding gates, remodeled terminal space, and introduced at-grade parking. Despite a compressed schedule, the project was completed two months earlier than planned, saving the owner $30 million. Airport operations were not interrupted during construction. This project is LEED Gold certified.

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Exterior daylight view of San Diego International Airport's multi-story, glass-and-steel Federal Inspection Station fronted by steel safety bollards and minimal landscaping

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Exterior daylight view looking east toward San Diego International Airport's multi-story, glass-and-steel Federal Inspection Station fronted by steel safety bollards and minimal landscaping

Image Credit: Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Awards

2020 Best Projects Award of Merit - Airport/Transit Category - Engineering News-Record

National Award of Merit, Aviation Category - Design/Build Institute of America