San Francisco International Airport

KSFO / SFO

San Francisco, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 10:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.87
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSFO 161056Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01610144 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.87 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.86 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
63 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 186 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSFO 160859Z 1609/1712 31002KT P6SM FEW004 FM161900 30010G20KT P6SM SKC FM170600 27003KT P6SM FEW005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 2kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM161900
+8h
VFR 300° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SFO
01L
19R
01R
19L
10L
28R ✈️
10R
28L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01L/19R 7,500 ft 200 ft ASP 28°
↓ 0.8kt ↔ 5.9kt
98° angle
01R/19L 8,648 ft 200 ft ASP 28°
↓ 0.8kt ↔ 5.9kt
98° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 28R
11,870 ft 200 ft ASP 118°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
10,602 ft 200 ft ASP 118°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

San Francisco International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSFO
IATA Code: SFO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: San Francisco
Country: US
Latitude: 37.619806°
Longitude: -122.374821°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 8,648 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 11,870 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 10,602 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO/SFO) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in San Francisco, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 13 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L, 10L/28R, 10R/28L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.