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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 20 FEBRUARY 2025

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KSFO

San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, California, USA

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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 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

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.

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

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A JET-A++
Parking:	hangars
Airframe service:	NONE
Powerplant service:	NONE
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen:	NONE

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

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:

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

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

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

Centerline lights:

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

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

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:

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

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

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

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

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

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

Runway heading:

014 magnetic, 028 true

194 magnetic, 208 true

Displaced threshold:

560 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:8650 TODA:8650 ASDA:8650 LDA:8090

TORA:8650 TODA:8650 ASDA:8650 LDA:8650

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown, midfield, rollout

Approach lights:

MALSF: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Centerline lights:

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

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

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

Runway heading:

014 magnetic, 028 true

194 magnetic, 208 true

Displaced threshold:

640 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:7650 TODA:7650 ASDA:7650 LDA:7010

TORA:7650 TODA:7650 ASDA:7650 LDA:7650

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.15 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown, midfield, rollout

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

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.

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.

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.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
ALWYS THREE (RNAV)		download (281KB)
BDEGA FOUR (RNAV)		download (214KB)
BIG SUR THREE		download (141KB)
DYAMD FIVE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (334KB)
MODESTO NINE		download (251KB)
PIRAT THREE (RNAV)		download (241KB)
POINT REYES THREE		download (221KB)
POINT REYES THREE		download (221KB)
RISTI ONE (RNAV)		download (134KB)
RISTI ONE (RNAV)		download (134KB)
SERFR FOUR (RNAV)		download (188KB)
STINS FOUR		download (280KB)
STLER FOUR (RNAV)		download (224KB)
WWAVS TWO (RNAV)		download (218KB)
YOSEM THREE (RNAV)		download (177KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 19L		download (401KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 28L		download (437KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 28R		download (431KB)
ILS RWY 28R (SA CAT I)		download (369KB)
ILS RWY 28R (CAT II - III)		download (363KB)
ILS RWY 28L (SA CAT II)		download (353KB)
GLS RWY 19L		download (259KB)
GLS RWY 19R		download (245KB)
GLS RWY 28L		download (321KB)
GLS RWY 28R		download (306KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 28R		download (278KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10R		download (270KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 10L		download (273KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 19L		download (295KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28L		download (327KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10R		download (252KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19R		download (287KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 19R		download (281KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 28R		download (306KB)
QUIET BRIDGE VISUAL RWY 28L/R		download (255KB)
TIPP TOE VISUAL RWY 28L/R		download (276KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (140KB)
Departure Procedures
CIITY THREE (RNAV)		download (238KB)
GAP SEVEN		download (225KB)
GNNRR THREE (RNAV)		download (175KB)
MOLEN NINE		download (266KB)
NIITE FOUR (RNAV)		download (238KB)
SAHEY FOUR (RNAV)		download (223KB)
SAN FRANCISCO FOUR		download (212KB)
SEGUL ONE (RNAV)		download (203KB)
SNTNA TWO (RNAV)		download (178KB)
SSTIK FIVE (RNAV)		download (190KB)
TRUKN TWO (RNAV)		download (236KB)
WESLA FIVE (RNAV)		download (199KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download

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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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

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	14-Mar-2025 02:58:51
Local (UTC-8)	13-Mar-2025 18:58:51

METAR

KSFO	140156Z 27014KT 10SM FEW023 SCT030 BKN200 10/03 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 28026/0112 SLP127 T01000028
KSQL 9nm SE	140250Z 25004KT 10SM FEW031 09/03 A2994
KHAF 9nm SW	140255Z AUTO 29007KT 8SM FEW047 09/04 A2994 RMK AO2
KOAK 9nm NE	140253Z 27012KT 10SM SCT035 BKN250 10/03 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 30026/0202 SLP136 T01000028 53014
KHWD 13nm E	140254Z 27010KT 10SM SCT037 11/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01060022 53013
KPAO 15nm SE	140147Z 24010KT 10SM SCT040 09/02 A2993

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
KHAF 9nm SW	140136Z 1402/1424 30012KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 FM140500 18012KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM140800 17014G22KT 5SM -RA OVC025 FM141300 18020G30KT 3SM -RA BR BKN025 BKN050 FM141600 29024G36KT 5SM BR VCSH BKN030 BKN050
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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Signature Aviation

650-877-6800
[web site]
[email]

Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, Courtesy transportation, Public telephone, Pilots lounge / snooze room, ...

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Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KSFO but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KSFO.

Located at KOAK

ASRI 129.75
510-569-9622
toll-free 800-538-2625
[web site]
[email]

At KOAK (San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport), 10 miles NE

KaiserAir in Oakland provides the best value and efficiency in the San Francisco Bay Area. When SFO experiences delays, we are standing by to get you back on schedule. Highly trained line service technicians, experienced, friendly Customer Service Representatives, and the Can-Do attitude of a family-owned business allows us to assist you and your passengers 24/7/365.

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Located at KOAK

100LL

Jet A

$7.89

$5.59

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