KSFO
Airport
 San Francisco Intl
San Francisco, California

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 04/17/2025 - 6/12/2025

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:SFO / KSFO (Sierra-Foxtrot-Oscar)
Lat/Lng:37.6188055556, -122.375416667
37-37-07.7000N, 122-22-31.5000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Elevation:13 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Magnetic Variation:14E,(2015), [13E (2025)]
Sectional:SAN FRANCISCO
From City:8nm SE of San Francisco

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:04/1940
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B
ARTCC:Oakland(ZOA)Oakland Center
FSS:Oakland FSS(OAK)
NOTAMs and Weather:SFONOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 650-250-5841
ATIS:115.8
113.7
118.85
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'San Francisco Tower'
269.1,120.5
Ground:
Contact 'San Francisco Ground'
121.8,124.25
Clearance:
118.2
Approach:
Contact 'NORCAL' Approach
128.325,134.5,254.25,
310.8,338.2,133.95,
251.05
Departure:
Contact 'NORCAL' Departure
120.9 ;NW-E,135.1 ;SE-W,307.2 ;SE-W,
323.2 ;NW-E
Class Freq:
CLASS-B---
120.9 ;NW,125.35 ;NE-E,127.0 ;North,
133.95 ;South,134.5 ;East,135.1 ;West,
298.95 ;North,307.2 ;West,317.6 ;South,
323.2 ;NW,338.2 ;East,354.1 ;NE-E
Emergency:
121.5
Other:--PRE TAXI CLNC 118.2
---YOSEM 128.325
---YOSEM 254.3
---SSTIK 135.1
---SSTIK 307.2
---STAR 128.325
---STAR 128.575
---STAR 133.95
---STAR 134.5
---STAR 254.25
---STAR 254.3
---STAR 317.6
---STAR 338.2
---TRUKN 120.9
---TRUKN 323.2
---QUIET 120.9 ;NW-E
---QUIET 135.1 ;SE-W
---QUIET 307.2 ;SE-W
---QUIET 323.2 ;NW-E
---SNTNA 120.9
---SNTNA 323.2
---DUMB 120.9
---DUMB 323.2
---SUR 128.575
---SUR 254.25
---REYES 133.95
---REYES 317.6
---PIRAT 133.95
---PIRAT 317.6
---NIITE 120.9
---NIITE 323.2
---DP 120.9
---DP 120.9 ;NW-E
---DP 135.1
---DP 135.1 ;SE-W
---DP 307.2
---DP 307.2 ;SE-W
---DP 323.2
---DP 323.2 ;NW-E
---SAN 120.9
---SAN 323.2
---REBAS 120.9
---REBAS 323.2
---FOGGG 120.9
---FOGGG 323.2
---BIG 128.575
---BIG 254.25
---BDEGA 133.95
---BDEGA 317.6
---GAP 120.9 ;NW-E
---PORTE 135.1
---PORTE 307.2
---CIITY 120.9
---CIITY 323.2
---ALWYS 128.325
---ALWYS 254.3
---MODESTO 128.325
---MODESTO 254.3
---STINS 133.95
---STINS 317.6
---OFFSHORE 307.2
---MOLEN 135.1
---MOLEN 307.2
---LUVVE 135.1
---LUVVE 307.2
---SERFR 128.575
---SERFR 254.25
---WWAVS 128.575
---WWAVS 254.25
---GAPP 135.1 ;SE-W
---GAPP 307.2 ;SE-W
---GAPP 323.2 ;NW-E
---EUGEN 135.1
---EUGEN 307.2
---RISTI 134.5
---RISTI 338.2
---DYAMD 128.325
---DYAMD 254.3
---IC 134.5
---IC 338.2
---WESLA 135.1
---WESLA 307.2
---SEAGUL 307.2
---FRANCISCO 120.9
---FRANCISCO 323.2
---SHORELINE 120.9
---SHORELINE 323.2
---POINT 133.95
---POINT 317.6
---SEGUL 135.1
---SAHEY 135.1
---SAHEY 307.2
---GNNRR 135.1
---GNNRR 307.2
---STLER 133.95
---STLER 317.6
Master Airport:NCT (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON)
Master Provides:Class B
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LLWAS
Pdc
Tower Remarks:Due to Obstructed Vision, Sfo Air Traffic Control Tower is Able to Provide only Limited Airport Traffic Control Service on Taxiway a Between Gates 88 and 89. Air Traffic Control Tower Personnel are Unable to Determine Whether This Area is Clear of Traffic or Obstructions.
Due to Obstructed Vision, the Tower is Una to Dtrm If Aircraft 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.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
A++
Airframe Repair:None
Powerplant Repair:None
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Hanger
Other Services:Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City & County of San Francisco
Glenn Brotman: Airfield Operations Phone 650-821-3349 and Fax 650-821-4670. Shannon Wilson: Airfield Operations Phone 650-821-3366.
Po Box 8097
San Francisco, Ca 94128
650-821-5000
Manager:Ivar Satero
Jack Bell: Airside Operations Dir Phone 650-821-3348.
Po Box 8097
San Francisco, Ca 94128
650-821-5000

Runways

Runways:01L/19R
01R/19L
10L/28R
10R/28L

Runway 01L/19R

Length:7650 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 956/F/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 877,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 01L End 19R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7650 feet7650 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7650 feet7650 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7650 feet7650 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7010 feet7650 feet
True Alignment:028,(015 Magnetic)208,(195 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:EMAS
Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) 413 ft in Length by 227 ft in Width Located at the Der 1L.		EMAS
Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 437 ft in Length by 227 ft in Width Located at the Der 19R.
Displaced Threshold Distance:640' 
Elevation at End:10.7' MSL9.2' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:10.4' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:10.9' MSL11.2' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 58' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.15°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 01R/19L

Length:8650 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 986/F/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 877,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 01R End 19L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8650 feet8650 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8650 feet8650 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8650 feet8650 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8090 feet8650 feet
True Alignment:028,(015 Magnetic)208,(195 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:EMAS
Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 409 ft in Length by 227 ft in Width Located at the Der 1R.		EMAS
Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 373 ft in Length by 227 ft in Width Located at the Der 19L.
Displaced Threshold Distance:560' 
Elevation at End:11.4' MSL10.5' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:11.1' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:11.2' MSL11.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes
Objects:Tree 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:21:1
Approach Ratio 28:1 to Displaced Threshold.		50:1
Object Height:177' AGL 
Object Distance:4000' Along centerline
200' Right of centerline		 
Other Objects:Approach Blocked by a Blast Fence and Loc Ant. 

Runway 10L/28R

Length:11870 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 918/F/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 877,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 10L End 28R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):11870 feet11870 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11870 feet11870 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):11193 feet11870 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):11193 feet11236 feet
True Alignment:118,(105 Magnetic)298,(285 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 300'
Elevation at End:5.5' MSL13.0' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 12.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:7.0' MSL12.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:80' AGL68' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes
Objects:Tower 
Object Marking:Marked and Lighted 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 milePrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:35:150:1
Object Height:88' AGL 
Object Distance:3280' Along centerline
1300' Right of centerline		 

Runway 10R/28L

Length:11381 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/22/2014
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 866/F/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 877,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 10R End 28L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):11381 feet11381 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11381 feet11381 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10704 feet10981 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10704 feet10275 feet
True Alignment:118,(105 Magnetic)298,(285 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 300'
Elevation at End:7.1' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 12.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:8.0' MSL12.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:68' AGL67' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°2.85°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects:Tower 
Object Marking:Marked and Lighted 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 milePrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:42:150:1
Object Height:87' AGL 
Object Distance:3875' Along centerline
950' Right of centerline		 

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•Flocks of Birds Feeding Along Shoreline Adjacent to Airport; on Occasions Fly Across Various Parts of the Airport.
•High Speed Taxiway (T) Grooved Full Width Between Runway 28R and 28L.
•Noise Sensitive Airport; for Noise Abatement Procedures Contact Airport Noise Office Mon-Fri 0800-1700 by Calling 650-821-5100.
•Several Runway Hold Position Signs are on the Right Rather than the Left Side of the Taxiways.
•Runway 10 Preferred Runway Between 0100-0600 Weather and Flight Conditions Permitting.
•Airline Pilots Shall Strictly Follow the Painted Numbers Gear Lines and No Oversteering Adjustment is Permitted.
•Personnnel and Equipment Working Approach End Runways 28L, 28R, 19L Indefinitely.
•All Oubd Taxiway Zulu 2 Heavy Aircraft with a Wingspan of 171 ft or Gtr Under Pwr Prohibited from Entering Wb Taxiway Zulu.
•Simultaneous Operations in Effect All Runways.
•Runway 1L Closed to Departing Trijet Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 155 ft.
•Runway Status Lights in Opn.
•Taxiway S Between Taxiway Z and Taxiway S2 Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Over 215 ft.
•Due to Obstructed Vision, Sfo Tower is Able to Provide only Limited Airport Traffic Control Service on Taxiway a Between Gates F20 and F21.

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