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San Francisco International Airport

Along with Seattle and Los Angeles, San Francisco Airport plays a key role as a United States West Coast Hub. (Featured Image: Getty Images)

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IATA/ICAO Code:
SFO/KSFO
Country:
United States
CEO:
Ivar C. Satero
Passenger Count :
16,427,801 (2020)
Runways :
10L/28R - 3,618m (11,870ft) | 10R/28L - 3,469m (11,381ft) | 1R/19L - 2,637m (8,650ft) | 1L/19R - 2,332m (7,650ft)
Terminals:
Harvey Milk Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | International Terminal
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latest San Francisco International Airport Articles

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The Star Alliance member has returned to Terminal 2 for the first time since March 2020.

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United Airlines Becomes 1st US Airline To Fly US Mainland To Manila In Years

More than 3.4 million people flew between Manila and the US/Canada in 2019.

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United Airlines has the largest Asia route-network of any US carrier, excluding China flights.

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United Airlines Announces A Major Network Expansion In Asia

This expansion will see United launch two new routes, reinstate one, and increase frequencies on another.

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Air Canada Opens Maple Leaf Lounge In San Francisco

The new lounge is the only one in the airline's network to feature a terrace.

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There are fewer European destinations than before, but more flights.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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ITA Airways Operates Its Inaugural San Francisco Airbus A350 Flight

The carrier will fly from Rome to San Francisco up to five times per week with its Airbus A350 aircraft.

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Ten Longest Flights From San Francisco International Airport In June

Air India has the longest route from San Francisco, at 8,691 miles.

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Air France Reopens Lounge At San Francisco International Airport

Air France had closed the lounge last November for the remodel.

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United Airlines Choses San Francisco As Its eVTOL Launch City

Starting in 2026, United Airlines passengers will be able to take an eVTOL air taxi from the city to SFO.

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TAP Air Portugal Celebrates Four Years Of Flying To San Francisco

Flights were launched on June 10, 2019, using the Airbus A330neo. 

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United Airlines Launches Six New European Routes

The Chicago-based carrier now has the largest transatlantic network of any airline.

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