San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – San Francisco, California, USA

Your comprehensive guide to San Francisco International Airport (IATA: SFO, ICAO: KSFO), serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

SFO has four terminals—Terminal 1 (Harvey Milk), Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal—arranged in a U-shape around four runways. Amenities include:

International Terminal (Boarding Areas A & G)

• Boarding Area A (Gates A1–A12): International and some domestic flights. Customs & Border Protection facilities for arrivals.
• Boarding Area G (Gates G91–G102): International and Star Alliance flights.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Yank Sing Dim Sum – Located in Boarding Area A near Gate A6.
  • Koi Palace Express – Northern California cuisine near Gate A3.
  • Boudin Bakery – San Francisco sourdough near Gate G96.
  • Duty-Free and luxury boutiques: Chanel, Gucci, and DFS Duty Free Galleria.
• Lounges:
  • United Polaris Lounge near Gate G92.
  • Air France Lounge near Gate G97.
  • British Airways Galleries Lounge near Gate A3.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms with family facilities, and nursing rooms throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief near Gate A11 and outdoor relief adjacent to the terminal’s west side entrance.

Terminal 1 (Harvey Milk) – Boarding Area B & C

• Boarding Area B (Gates B1–B17): Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and select domestic carriers.
• Boarding Area C (Gates C1–C4): Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air regional flights.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Boudin Bakery – Sourdough sandwiches near Gate B4.
  • The Plant Café Organic – Near Gate B9.
  • Starbucks – Near Gate B11 in Boarding Area B.
• Lounges:
  • Alaska Lounge near Gate B12.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family restrooms throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate B3 and outdoor adjacent to the Terminal 1 main entrance.

Terminal 2 – Boarding Area D & E

• Boarding Area D (Gates D1–D12): American Airlines, JetBlue, and other domestic carriers.
• Boarding Area E (Gates E1–E12): Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and some international flights to Mexico and Canada.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Emporio – Italian marketplace near Gate D6.
  • Starbucks – Near Gate D8.
  • Tournesol (French café) near Gate E4.
  • Hudson News – Near Gate D10 in Boarding Area D.
• Lounges:
  • American Airlines Admirals Club near Gate D9.
  • British Airways Lounge near Gate E10.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate D2 and outdoor adjacent to Terminal 2 south entrance.

Terminal 3 – Boarding Area F

• Boarding Area F (Gates F1–F11): United Airlines and United Express domestic flights.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Yank Sing (Dim Sum) near Gate F8.
  • Starbucks – Near Gate F5.
  • Passport Restaurant – California cuisine near Gate F6.
  • Hudson News – Near Gate F10.
• Lounges:
  • United Club near Gate F12 (just outside Boarding Area F).
  • United Polaris Lounge near Gate F11.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, and mother’s rooms throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate F2 and outdoor adjacent to the Terminal 3 east entrance.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 1L/19R: 11,870 ft × 200 ft, concrete/asphalt – handles heavy international and domestic flights.
• Runway 1R/19L: 11,381 ft × 200 ft, concrete/asphalt – parallel runway for most commercial operations.
• Runway 10L/28R: 8,650 ft × 200 ft, asphalt/concrete – used as a crosswind runway and for general aviation.
• Runway 10R/28L: 11,089 ft × 200 ft, asphalt/concrete – main departure runway for westbound flights.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Signature Flight Support – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounges.
  • Aero-American – Executive terminal services, concierge, and ground handling.
• Cargo Facilities: Dedicated cargo ramps serving FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Amazon Air operations.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO services offering line maintenance, avionics, conforming inspections, and heavy repairs.
• Noise Abatement: Strict noise abatement procedures including preferential runway usage, reduced thrust departures, and continuous descent approaches to minimize noise over residential areas.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit): The “SFO Station” on the Millbrae line connects directly to Terminals 1 (via AirTrain) and International Terminal. Check schedules at bart.gov.
• Caltrain: Nearest station is Millbrae (transfer to BART or SamTrans), accessible via BART or SamTrans bus.
• SamTrans Bus: Route KX and 292 connect the airport to nearby cities and Transbay Terminal in San Francisco—check schedules at samtrans.com.
• Shuttle Services:
  • SuperShuttle and Prime Time Shuttle provide shared-ride service to hotels and residences throughout the Bay Area.
  • Hotel courtesy shuttles available at designated zones outside each terminal—arrange with your hotel.
• Rental Cars: Rental Car Center located off-airport property; accessible via AirTrain Purple Line from all terminals. Major agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo.
• Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand and rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickup zones located on the lower/arrivals level curb outside each terminal—follow signage.
• Parking:
  • Garage A: Short-term parking adjacent to Terminal 1 with covered spaces and direct walkway access.
  • Garage G: Long-term parking near the International Terminal with AirTrain access.
  • Garage B: Covered parking for Terminals 2 and 3 with direct walkway connections.
  • Economy Lot E: Surface lot with AirTrain access to all terminals every 5 minutes.
  • Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area off North McDonnell Road—monitor flight status and pick up passengers at the terminal curb when ready.
• Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups on the lower curbside outside each terminal—designated limo zones are marked by signage.
• Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks and lockers available near Terminals 1 and 3 entrances; sidewalks connect to nearby neighborhoods and BART station.

📞 Contact & Official Information

San Francisco International Airport is owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco Airport Commission.

• Official Site: flysfo.com
• Phone (General Information): +1 650-821-8211
• Airport Administration: +1 650-821-5000
• FBO – Signature Flight Support: +1 650-821-8108
• FBO – Jet Aviation: +1 650-821-8100
• Lost & Found: +1 650-821-8200 (Email: lostandfound@flysfo.com)
• Address: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA 94128, USA