Starfleet Headquarters' air tram station
Inside the San Francisco air tram station
An air tram station is a terminal for boarding passengers who wish to travel via air tram. One such station is located in San Francisco.
Admiral James T. Kirk used San Francisco's air tram station to travel to Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco in 2273, on the way to the USS Enterprise to handle the V'Ger crisis. While at the air tram station, he met Commander Sonak, who was intended to serve as science officer on the forthcoming mission. Meanwhile, a Class F shuttlecraft was also at the station, preparing for departure. There were also several Federation ambassadors at the station. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
Background information
Matthew Yuricich creating a matte painting to enhance the appearance of the air tram station
The set for the air tram station was built on Paramount Stages 12 and 14. Together with the air tram's interior, the set for the air tram station cost US$240,000. (The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, p. 95)
The on-screen depiction of the air tram station additionally involved a matte painting created by Matthew Yuricich. (The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, interior color photographs)