San Francisco International Airport

KSFO / SFO

San Francisco, US

KSFO (SFO) San Francisco International Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

40 official charts for San Francisco International Airport (KSFO / SFO) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (40) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KSFO Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for San Francisco International Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 15

Visual Approach Charts 2

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) 14

Hot Spots & Warnings 2

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

Additional Charts 5

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 5, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

San Francisco International Airport operates 24 hours with continuous attendance and has an airport traffic control tower. The airport is open to the public and has active construction notices.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A JET-A++
Operating Hours
H24

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
Yes

PPL / GA Operations

Airport has active construction notice. Fire and Rescue ARFF Index I E available. Landing Rights Airport but not an Airport of Entry.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 5, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

12 frequencies
Tower
120.500
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.800
MHz
GND
Approach
128.325
MHz
NORCAL APP
Approach
133.950
MHz
NORCAL APP SECONDARY
Approach
134.500
MHz
NORCAL APP INITIAL CONTACT
ATIS
113.700
MHz
ATIS
Clearance
118.200
MHz
CLNC DEL
Departure
120.900
MHz
NORCAL DEP NW-EAST
Departure
135.100
MHz
NORCAL DEP SE-WEST
UNICOM
122.950
MHz
UNICOM
MISC
34.500
MHz
USCG
AWOS
118.050
MHz
AWOS 1
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KSFO (SFO) San Francisco International Airport?

We list 40 official charts for KSFO, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KSFO?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KSFO (SFO) San Francisco International Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KSFO free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.