SAN FRANCISCO INTL (KSFO)
San Francisco, California · San Mateo County · 8 miles SE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierSFO
ICAO identifierKSFO
Elevation13.1 ft MSL
Latitude37.61881° N
Longitude122.37542° W
Magnetic variation14E
AirspaceClass B
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Large hub
Based aircraft6
Annual enplanements24,191,133
Planned development (2025–29)$683,792,071
Sectional chartSAN FRANCISCO
ARTCCOakland Center
Flight ServiceOakland
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A, A++
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilitySFO
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerMike Nakornkhet
Manager phone650-821-5000
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 7,650 × 200 ft | Asphalt (good) | 01L: displaced 640 ft · 19R: P4L |
| 01R/19L | 8,650 × 200 ft | Asphalt (good) | 01R: displaced 560 ft · 19L: P4L, MALSF |
| 10L/28R | 11,870 × 200 ft | Asphalt (good) | 10L: P4L · 28R: right pattern, P4L, ALSF2, displaced 300 ft |
| 10R/28L | 11,381 × 200 ft | Asphalt (good) | 10R: right pattern, P4L · 28L: P4L, MALSR, displaced 300 ft |
ILS approaches: 19L (CAT I), 28L (CAT I), 28R (CAT IIIB)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CIITY DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DEP/P | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DUMB DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| FOGGG DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GAP DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| NIITE DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| QUIET DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| REBAS DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SAN FRANCISCO DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SHORELINE DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SNTNA DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| TRUKN DP | 120.9 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 125.35 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 127.0 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| ALWYS STAR | 128.325 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/P | 128.325 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DYAMD STAR | 128.325 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| MODESTO STAR | 128.325 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| YOSEM STAR | 128.325 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| BIG SUR STAR | 128.575 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SERFR STAR | 128.575 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| WWAVS STAR | 128.575 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/S | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| BDEGA STAR | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| PIRAT STAR | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| POINT REYES STAR | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| STINS STAR | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| STLER STAR | 133.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/P IC | 134.5 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 134.5 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| RISTI STAR | 134.5 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DEP/P | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| EUGEN DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GAPP DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GNNRR DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| LUVVE DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| MOLEN DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| PORTE DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| QUIET DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SAHEY DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SEGUL DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SSTIK DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| WESLA DP | 135.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/S | 251.05 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/P | 254.25 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| BIG SUR STAR | 254.25 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SERFR STAR | 254.25 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| WWAVS STAR | 254.25 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| ALWYS STAR | 254.3 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DYAMD STAR | 254.3 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| MODESTO STAR | 254.3 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| YOSEM STAR | 254.3 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 298.95 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DEP/P | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| EUGEN DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GAPP DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GNNRR DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| LUVVE DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| MOLEN DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| OFFSHORE DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| PORTE DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| QUIET DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SAHEY DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SEAGUL DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SSTIK DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| WESLA DP | 307.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/P | 310.8 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| BDEGA STAR | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| PIRAT STAR | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| POINT REYES STAR | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| STINS STAR | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| STLER STAR | 317.6 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CIITY DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DEP/P | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| DUMB DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| FOGGG DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GAPP DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| NIITE DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| QUIET DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| REBAS DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SAN FRANCISCO DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SHORELINE DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| SNTNA DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| TRUKN DP | 323.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| APCH/P IC | 338.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 338.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| RISTI STAR | 338.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CLASS B | 354.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| D-ATIS | 113.7 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| D-ATIS | 115.8 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| CD PRE TAXI CLNC | 118.2 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| D-ATIS | 118.85 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| LCL/P | 120.5 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| EMERG | 121.5 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| GND/P | 121.8 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| GND/S | 124.25 | SAN FRANCISCO |
| LCL/P | 269.1 | SAN FRANCISCO |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 650-250-5841
Airport remarks
- FLOCKS OF BIRDS FEEDING ALONG SHORELINE ADJ TO ARPT; ON OCCASIONS FLY ACROSS VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ARPT.
- HIGH SPEED TWY (T) GRVD FULL WIDTH BTN RWY 28R AND 28L.
- NOISE SENSITIVE ARPT; FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES CTC ARPT NOISE OFFICE MON-FRI 0800-1700 BY CALLING 650-821-5100.
- SEVERAL RY HOLD POSITION SIGNS ARE ON THE RIGHT RATHER THAN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWYS.
- RY 10 PREFERRED RY BTWN 0100-0600 WEATHER AND FLIGHT CONDITIONS PERMITTING.
- AIRLINE PILOTS SHALL STRICTLY FOLLOW THE PAINTED NOSE GEAR LINES AND NO OVERSTEERING ADJUSTMENT IS PERMITTED.
- PAEW APCH END RYS 28L, 28R, 19L INDEFLY.
- ALL OUBD TWY ZULU 2 HVY ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF 171 FT OR GTR UNDER PWR PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING WB TWY ZULU.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KSFO
$70.00 per hour
Independent CFI, San Bruno, California · +9 more locations
Fly Bay Area - Flight School, San Carlos, California
$120.00 per hour
Gold Seal CFII at KSQL, KPAO, San Carlos, California · +1 more location
$75.00 per hour
CFI, CFII and ATP at KSQL, KPAO, San Carlos Airport, California · +1 more location
Events near KSFO
Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 AM (Free)
San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show
Waterfront San Francisco, CA
Air Show
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM (Free)
September Young Eagles Day Concord CA
200 Sally Ride Dr, Concord, CA
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 12 · 8:30 AM (Free)
Young Eagles Rally - Livermore, CA
680 Terminal Circle, Livermore, CA
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Monthly Breakfast Meeting
451 Airport Road, Novato, CA
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting

