SFO Airport Code, San Francisco International Airport
SFO is the IATA code for San Francisco International Airport, the main international gateway for San Francisco, United States. Airlines and booking systems use SFO, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KSFO. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 37.62° N, 122.37° W.
What is the San Francisco airport code?
The airport code for San Francisco International Airport is SFO. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KSFO, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 46 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code KSFO begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
Where is SFO?
San Francisco International Airport serves San Francisco, United States. It is close to sea level at 13 ft (4 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at SFO
It has 4 runways. The longest is 11,870 ft (3.62 km), designated 10L/28R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for San Francisco?
The IATA airport code for San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco is SFO. Its ICAO code is KSFO.
What is the 3-letter code for San Francisco?
The 3-letter IATA code for San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco is SFO.
What airport is SFO?
SFO is San Francisco International Airport, located in San Francisco, United States.
What country is SFO in?
SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is in United States.
Where is SFO airport located?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is in San Francisco, United States, at coordinates 37.61981, -122.37482.
What is the ICAO code for San Francisco International Airport?
The ICAO code for San Francisco International Airport is KSFO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SFO.
What is the difference between SFO and KSFO?
SFO is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KSFO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, San Francisco International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in United States and the wider region:
Popular routes from SFO
Distance and typical flight time from San Francisco International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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