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KSFOSFO · INTL AIRPORT

San Francisco International Airport

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US-CA, United States37.61981, -122.37482
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway10L/28R3,618 × 61 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

Make it your briefing.

Use the published evidence to prepare the questions that still need a live answer.

Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

PPR recorded as not required · verify

Check published requirements in the airport record below. Confirm permission, slots, notice and current fees with the airport before committing.

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Airport-published contact
PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/Los_Angeles
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Calculated daylightNot confirmedNot confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

Stored airport records · verify current status and operating information before flight.

Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
10L/28R3,618 m × 61 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
10R/28L3,468.9 m × 61 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
01R/19L2,636.5 m × 61 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
01L/19R2,331.7 m × 61 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
Can my aircraft land here? →
02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

Compare both directions. Published figures are not a landing-performance assessment.

Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

Plan the turnaround.

Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

Confirm access to crew facilities

Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

Coordinate every service

Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

Checking an item records your review only; it does not grant permission.

0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

Useful because every claim is inspectable.

Read the original sources, compare conflicting claims and see what remains unconfirmed. This guide is not an operational briefing.

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San Francisco International Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KSFO · SFO

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
37.6198, -122.3748
Elevation
13 ft (3.96 m)
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Operations
Customs
Immigration
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
ARFF (ICAO)
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKSFO
  • IATASFO
  • Local codeSFO
  • GPS codeKSFO

Runways (4)

10L/28R3,618 m × 61 m
Geometry
Length3,618 m (11,870 ft)
Width61 m
Runway ends
10L
Heading118°T
Threshold elev.1.52 m
Threshold37.6287, -122.3930
28R
Heading298°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold37.6135, -122.3570
10R/28L3,469 m × 61 m
Geometry
Length3,469 m (11,381 ft)
Width61 m
Runway ends
10R
Heading118°T
Threshold elev.1.83 m
Threshold37.6253, -122.3910
28L
Heading298°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold37.6117, -122.3580
01R/19L2,637 m × 61 m
Geometry
Length2,637 m (8,650 ft)
Width61 m
Runway ends
01R
Heading28°T
Threshold elev.3.66 m
Threshold37.6068, -122.3810
Displaced threshold72.5 m
19L
Heading208°T
Threshold elev.3.05 m
Threshold37.6278, -122.3670
01L/19R2,332 m × 61 m
Geometry
Length2,332 m (7,650 ft)
Width61 m
Runway ends
01L
Heading28°T
Threshold elev.3.05 m
Threshold37.6090, -122.3820
Displaced threshold149.7 m
19R
Heading208°T
Threshold elev.2.74 m
Threshold37.6272, -122.3700

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 120.500 MHzTWR
Ground
  • 121.800 MHzGND
Approach
  • 134.500 MHzNORCAL APP INITIAL CONTACT
  • 128.325 MHzNORCAL APP
  • 133.950 MHzNORCAL APP SECONDARY
Departure
  • 120.900 MHzNORCAL DEP NW-EAST
  • 135.100 MHzNORCAL DEP SE-WEST
ATIS
  • 113.700 MHzATIS
AWOS
  • 118.050 MHzAWOS 1
About this airport
How many runways does San Francisco International Airport have?

San Francisco International Airport (ICAO KSFO) has 4 runways on record; the longest runway measures 3,618 m (11,870 ft).

What is the elevation of San Francisco International Airport?

San Francisco International Airport (ICAO KSFO) sits at an elevation of 4 m (13 ft) above mean sea level.

What are San Francisco International Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

San Francisco International Airport uses ICAO code KSFO and IATA code SFO.

What timezone does San Francisco International Airport operate on?

San Francisco International Airport (ICAO KSFO) operates on America/Los_Angeles local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for San Francisco International Airport?

San Francisco International Airport (ICAO KSFO) has 9 published ATC frequencies, spread across 6 service types.

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