San Francisco International Airport (California) – Quick Facts

If it is shinning bright, looks unbelievable and sparkles like a star, it can be a UFO or a SFO.

San Francisco, California (or SFO) is one of the mega cities in the hottest American states, who’s Mayor did not become a “celebrity” but a celebrity became its Mayor! This can only happen in California. Isn’t it?

Most air traffic in California arrives at San Francisco International Airport. Also, if you want to book cheap flights to San Francisco or California, there are plenty of options to choose from as nearly all top airlines touch and go from San Francisco International Airport. Here are some quick facts:-

  • SFO is the second busiest airport in the state of California after Los Angeles International Airport.
  • San Francisco International Airport has an IATA code “SFO” and ICAO “KSFO”. Its FAA LID is “SFO” and is also referred to as SFO.
  • SFO airport is located only 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco, California, United States.
  • SFO is one of the most traveled airports in the US as it is also in close proximity with the cities of Millbrae and San Bruno in unincorporated San Mateo County.
  • From SFO airport, domestic and regional to destinations throughout North America are available.
  • For international flights from San Francisco International Airport, connects are available to all major tourist destinations in Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
  • It is the largest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • San Francisco International Airport is the tenth busiest in the United States (2009).
  • It is also the twentieth largest airport in the world, in terms of passengers.
  • It is a sole maintenance hub of United Airlines.
  • San Francisco International Airport is Virgin America’s principal base / hub of operations.
  • SFO is also a focus city for Alaska Airlines.
  • SFO has nearly all passenger amenities, including restaurants, food and drink outlets, information and assistance desk (for lost or stranded passengers or military personnel), shopping floors, baggage storage areas, a medical clinic and public showers.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available to the public throughout most of the terminal area.
  • The airport also hosts prominent tourist attractions including the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library.
  • Also, events like permanent or temporary art exhibitions take place in several places at San Francisco International Airport terminals.

In other words, San Francisco International Airport is an attraction in itself.

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