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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/San-Diego-FIS_Cover-jpg.webp)
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)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N36_indesign-jpg.webp)
![Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N13_indesign-768x512.webp)
![Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N18_indesign-768x511.webp)
![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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N19_indesign-768x529.webp)
![Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N21_indesign-768x512.webp)
![Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N24_indesign-768x511.webp)
![Image of San Diego International Airport (SAN) Federal Inspection Station (FIS)](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N36_indesign-768x533.webp)
![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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A4151_00_N43_indesign-768x512.webp)
San Diego (SAN) Federal Inspection Station
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