FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 20 FEBRUARY 2025
Location
FAA Identifier: | SFO |
Lat/Long: | 37-37-07.7000N 122-22-31.5000W 37-37.128333N 122-22.525000W 37.6188056,-122.3754167 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 13.1 ft. / 4.0 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 14E (2015) |
From city: | 8 miles SE of SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
Time zone: | UTC -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving Time) |
Zip code: | 94128 |
Airport Operations
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Activation date: | 04/1940 |
Control tower: | yes |
ARTCC: | OAKLAND CENTER |
FSS: | OAKLAND FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
NOTAMs facility: | SFO (NOTAM-D service available) |
Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
Wind indicator: | lighted |
Segmented circle: | no |
Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Landing fee: | yes |
Fire and rescue: | ARFF index E |
International operations: | customs landing rights airport |
Airport Communications
UNICOM: | 122.95 |
WX ASOS: | PHONE 650-827-8593 |
SAN FRANCISCO GROUND: | 121.8 124.25 |
SAN FRANCISCO TOWER: | 120.5 269.1 |
NORCAL APPROACH: | 128.325 134.5 133.95 |
NORCAL DEPARTURE: | 120.9 ;NW-E 135.1 ;SE-W |
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 118.2 |
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE: | 118.2 |
ALWYS STAR: | 128.325 |
BDEGA STAR: | 133.95 |
BIG SUR STAR: | 128.575 |
CIITY DP: | 120.9 |
CLASS B: | 120.9 ;NW 125.35 ;NE-E 127.0 ;NORTH 133.95 ;SOUTH 134.5 ;EAST 135.1 ;WEST |
D-ATIS: | 113.7 115.8 118.85 |
DUMB DP: | 120.9 |
DYAMD STAR: | 128.325 |
EMERG: | 121.5 |
EUGEN DP: | 135.1 |
FOGGG DP: | 120.9 |
GAP DP: | 120.9 ;NW-E |
GAPP DP: | 135.1 ;SE-W |
GNNRR DP: | 135.1 |
IC: | 134.5 |
LUVVE DP: | 135.1 |
MODESTO STAR: | 128.325 |
MOLEN DP: | 135.1 |
NIITE DP: | 120.9 |
PIRAT STAR: | 133.95 |
POINT REYES STAR: | 133.95 |
PORTE DP: | 135.1 |
QUIET DP: | 120.9 ;NW-E 135.1 ;SE-W |
REBAS DP: | 120.9 |
RISTI STAR: | 134.5 |
SAHEY DP: | 135.1 |
SAN FRANCISCO DP: | 120.9 |
SEGUL DP: | 135.1 |
SERFR STAR: | 128.575 |
SHORELINE DP: | 120.9 |
SNTNA DP: | 120.9 |
SSTIK DP: | 135.1 |
STINS STAR: | 133.95 |
STLER STAR: | 133.95 |
TRUKN DP: | 120.9 |
WESLA DP: | 135.1 |
WWAVS STAR: | 128.575 |
YOSEM STAR: | 128.325 |
WX AWOS-3 at HAF (9 nm SW): | 127.275 (650-728-5649) |
WX AWOS-3P at SQL (9 nm SE): | 125.9 (650-593-0613) |
WX AWOS-AV at 18CN (9 nm N): | 119.925 (415-514-4209) |
WX ASOS at OAK (10 nm NE): | PHONE 510-214-1776 |
WX ASOS at HWD (12 nm E): | PHONE 510-786-3052 |
WX AWOS-3PT at NUQ (20 nm SE): | 124.175 (650-386-0655) |
- DUE TO OBSTRUCTED VISION, SFO ATCT IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ONLY LIMITED AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL SVC ON TWY A BETWEEN GATES 88 AND 89. ATCT PERSONNEL ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS AREA IS CLEAR OF TRAFFIC OR OBSTRUCTIONS.
- DUE TO OBSTD VISION, THE TWR IS UNA TO DTRM IF ACFT PULLING INTO GATE F11 ARE AT THE HOOK-UP SPOT OR IN THE GATE.
- ASSC IN USE. OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES.
- (ATIS PHONE NR) PHONE NRS 650-821-0677/1677/2677.
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
SFO at field | | SAN FRANCISCO VOR/DME | | 115.80 | | 17E |
OAKr211/9.7 | | OAKLAND VOR/DME | | 116.80 | | 17E |
OSIr325/14.3 | | WOODSIDE VOR/DME | | 113.90 | | 17E |
SAUr137/15.8 | | SAUSALITO VOR/DME | | 116.20 | | 17E |
SJCr290/25.2 | | SAN JOSE VOR/DME | | 114.10 | | 16E |
CCRr194/30.0 | | CONCORD VOR/DME | | 117.00 | | 17E |
SGDr163/33.6 | | SCAGGS ISLAND VORTAC | | 112.10 | | 17E |
PYEr123/36.2 | | POINT REYES VOR/DME | | 113.70 | | 17E |
Airport Services
Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A JET-A++ |
Parking: | hangars |
Airframe service: | NONE |
Powerplant service: | NONE |
Bottled oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Bulk oxygen: | NONE |
Runway Information
Runway 10L/28R
Dimensions: | 11870 x 200 ft. / 3618 x 61 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 | Dual double tandem: | 877.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 10L | | RUNWAY 28R |
Latitude: | 37-37.724323N | | 37-36.812017N |
Longitude: | 122-23.603512W | | 122-21.428467W |
Elevation: | 5.5 ft. | | 13.0 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | right |
Runway heading: | 104 magnetic, 118 true | | 284 magnetic, 298 true |
Displaced threshold: | no | | 300 ft. |
Declared distances: | TORA:11870 TODA:11870 ASDA:11193 LDA:11193 | | TORA:11870 TODA:11870 ASDA:11870 LDA:11236 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | | | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) |
Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | no |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, lighted |
Instrument approach: | | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 88 ft. tower, marked and lighted, 3280 ft. from runway, 1300 ft. right of centerline, 35:1 slope to clear | | none |
Runway 10R/28L
Dimensions: | 11381 x 200 ft. / 3469 x 61 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 | Dual double tandem: | 877.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 10R | | RUNWAY 28L |
Latitude: | 37-37.577467N | | 37-36.702717N |
Longitude: | 122-23.586327W | | 122-21.500950W |
Elevation: | 7.1 ft. | | 12.6 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | right | | left |
Runway heading: | 104 magnetic, 118 true | | 284 magnetic, 298 true |
Displaced threshold: | no | | 300 ft. |
Declared distances: | TORA:11381 TODA:11381 ASDA:10704 LDA:10704 | | TORA:11381 TODA:11381 ASDA:10981 LDA:10275 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (2.85 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights |
Runway end identifier lights: | no | | no |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Instrument approach: | | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 87 ft. tower, marked and lighted, 3875 ft. from runway, 950 ft. right of centerline, 42:1 slope to clear | | none |
Runway 1R/19L
Dimensions: | 8650 x 200 ft. / 2637 x 61 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 | Dual double tandem: | 877.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 1R | | RUNWAY 19L |
Latitude: | 37-36.379793N | | 37-37.640532N |
Longitude: | 122-22.862445W | | 122-22.026650W |
Elevation: | 11.4 ft. | | 10.5 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 014 magnetic, 028 true | | 194 magnetic, 208 true |
Displaced threshold: | 560 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:8650 TODA:8650 ASDA:8650 LDA:8090 | | TORA:8650 TODA:8650 ASDA:8650 LDA:8650 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | | | MALSF: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers |
Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | no |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, lighted |
Instrument approach: | | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 177 ft. tree, 4000 ft. from runway, 200 ft. right of centerline, 21:1 slope to clear APCH BLOCKED BY A BLAST FENCE AND LOC ANT. | | none |
Runway 1L/19R
Dimensions: | 7650 x 200 ft. / 2332 x 61 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 | Dual double tandem: | 877.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 1L | | RUNWAY 19R |
Latitude: | 37-36.473872N | | 37-37.588882N |
Longitude: | 122-22.975710W | | 122-22.236565W |
Elevation: | 10.7 ft. | | 9.2 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 014 magnetic, 028 true | | 194 magnetic, 208 true |
Displaced threshold: | 640 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:7650 TODA:7650 ASDA:7650 LDA:7010 | | TORA:7650 TODA:7650 ASDA:7650 LDA:7650 |
Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.15 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | no |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
Owner: | CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO PO BOX 8097 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128 Phone 650-821-5000 GLENN BROTMAN: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS PHONE 650-821-3349 AND FAX 650-821-4670. SHANNON WILSON: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS PHONE 650-821-3366. |
Manager: | IVAR SATERO PO BOX 8097 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128 Phone 650-821-5000 JACK BELL: AIRSIDE OPNS DIR PHONE 650-821-3348. |
Additional Remarks
A39-10L/28R | PCR VALUE: 918/F/C/W/T |
A39-01L/19R | PCR VALUE: 956/F/C/W/T |
A39-01R/19L | PCR VALUE: 986/F/C/W/T |
A39-10R/28L | PCR VALUE: 866/F/B/W/T |
E60-01R | ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 409 FT IN LENGTH BY 227 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 1R. |
E60-19L | ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 373 FT IN LENGTH BY 227 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 19L. |
E60-01L | ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 413 FT IN LENGTH BY 227 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 1L. |
E60-19R | ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 437 FT IN LENGTH BY 227 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 19R. |
- | 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. |
- | FLOCKS OF BIRDS FEEDING ALONG SHORELINE ADJ TO ARPT; ON OCCASIONS FLY ACROSS VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ARPT. |
- | SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN EFFECT ALL RYS. |
- | RWY 1L CLSD TO DEPARTING TRIJET ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 155 FT. |
- | RWY STATUS LGTS IN OPN. |
- | TWY S BTN TWY Z AND TWY S2 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 215 FT. |
- | DUE TO OBSTD VISION, SFO TWR IS ABLE TO PRVD ONLY LTD ARPT TFC CTL SVC ON TWY A BTN GATES F20 AND F21. |
- | 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. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use from 20 February 2025 at 0901Z to 20 March 2025 at 0900Z.
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KHAF - Half Moon Bay Airport (9 nm SW)
KSQL - San Carlos Airport (9 nm SE)
KOAK - San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (10 nm NE)
KHWD - Hayward Executive Airport (12 nm E)
KPAO - Palo Alto Airport (16 nm SE)
KNUQ - Moffett Federal Airfield (20 nm SE)
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Airport distance calculator |
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 13-Mar-2025
| | Local (UTC-8) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 05:58 | | 13:58 |
Sunrise | | 06:24 | | 14:24 |
Sunset | | 18:14 | | 02:14 |
Evening civil twilight | | 18:40 | | 02:40 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 14-Mar-2025 00:17:01 |
Local (UTC-8) | 13-Mar-2025 16:17:01 |
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METAR |
KSFO | 132356Z 27022KT 10SM FEW023 SCT031 SCT200 12/02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 26029/2330 SLP123 60000 T01170022 10122 20078
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KSQL 9nm SE | 132347Z 27013G19KT 10SM FEW045 12/01 A2991
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KHAF 9nm SW | 132355Z AUTO 31010KT 7SM SCT032 11/05 A2991 RMK AO2
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KOAK 9nm NE | 132353Z 30025G33KT 10SM FEW035 SCT050 SCT250 12/02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 30034/2311 SLP122 CB DSNT N MOV SE T01220017 10128 20094 53002
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KHWD 13nm E | 132354Z 28017G24KT 10SM FEW038 FEW055 13/02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 28026/2324 SLP131 T01330017 10139 20106 53001
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KPAO 15nm SE | 132347Z 26014G18KT 10SM SCT040 12/02 A2990
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TAF |
KSFO | 132057Z 1321/1424 28017G24KT P6SM SCT050 FM140200 26012KT P6SM SCT100 FM140600 17008KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM140900 15020G27KT 5SM -RA BKN025 BKN050 FM141700 28021G33KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 SCT050
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KHAF 9nm SW | 131729Z 1318/1418 30010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050 FM131900 31015G25KT P6SM SCT100 FM140500 20012KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM140800 16014G22KT 5SM -RA OVC025 FM141300 15020G30KT 3SM -RA BR BKN025 BKN050 FM141600 29024G36KT 5SM BR VCSH BKN030 BKN050
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KOAK 9nm NE | 131729Z 1318/1424 26015KT 6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM132100 27020KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT100 FM140200 27012KT P6SM FEW100 FM140600 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM141000 15018G30KT 5SM -RA OVC025 FM141700 28022G35KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT050
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