Large airport · San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport is the primary international airport serving the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. Its IATA code is SFO. Its ICAO code is KSFO. It has 4 runways, longest 11,870 ft (ASP). Elevation 13 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Francisco, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SFO |
| ICAO code | KSFO |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 11,870 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.6198° N, 122.3748° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What San Francisco International Airport is known for
San Francisco International Airport is the primary international airport serving the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S.
Official website: http://www.flysfo.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to San Francisco International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Alcatraz Island · United States · 14.5 miles away
- Golden Gate Bridge · United States · 14.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to San Francisco International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- San Bruno Mountain State Park · United States · 5.6 miles away
- Candlestick Point State Recreation Area · United States · 6.3 miles away
- Pacifica State Beach · United States · 6.9 miles away
- Thornton State Beach · United States · 8.1 miles away
- Gray Whale Cove State Beach · United States · 8.5 miles away
- Montara State Beach · United States · 9.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport is the primary international airport serving the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S.
What is the airport code for San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport — its IATA code is SFO and its ICAO code is KSFO.
Where is San Francisco International Airport located?
San Francisco International Airport serves San Francisco, United States. Its coordinates are 37.6198° N, 122.3748° W.
How high is San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport sits at 13 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3878
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.