SAT BHS - FIS Baggage Handing Addition Project in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio International Airport is installing a new flat plate baggage handling system claim device in a “U” shape configuration at 1409 Northern Blvd. The project, filed as the SAT BHS - FIS Baggage Handing Addition Project, involves additions to the existing building structure to accommodate the new equipment. The scope includes new wall overhead door openings for the BHS and oversized baggage, a new exterior canopy, signage, and integrated power, AV, and security systems.

The San Antonio Airport System is the owner of record for this $1,500,000 project. Page Southerland Page serves as the design firm of record, while Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist. The filing indicates that the work involves public funds and public land. The estimated cost is above the county median for similar additions to existing buildings in Bexar County, which stands at $475,000.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in April 2025, with a completion date of October 2025. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 174 days is close to the county median of 184 days for this type of work.

San Antonio International Airport is located eight miles north of downtown San Antonio, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport serves as a gateway for the region, offering nonstop service to 47 destinations across 12 airlines. The surrounding area includes several lodging options and parking facilities near the airport vicinity.

The San Antonio Airport System has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $41,800,000, including the Badging and Security Building and the Public Safety Building, both of which have completed inspections. Page Southerland Page has six other registered projects totaling $17,868,995, including work at the Fine Arts Building in Austin and Baylor College of Medicine in The Woodlands. These records show a consistent pattern of large-scale infrastructure and facility projects managed by the airport system and its design partners.

City of San Antonio permit records show one permit on file at this street address, issued between December 2025 and December 2025. The permit type is a Sidewalk-Curb Permit, specifically for SP-Special Project-SAIA SRON: Package 3, South RON. This permit aligns with the scope of work involving exterior modifications such as the new canopy and signage.