Runways · KSFO

Runways at San Francisco Intl headings, length, surface and ILS (KSFO)

SAN FRANCISCO INTL · SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Runway system
Towered
4
runways
Longest
11,870 ft
ILS
3
Surface
ASPH

San Francisco Intl (KSFO) has 4 runways. All are asphalt. The longest runway is 10L/28R at 11,870 ft by 200 ft. The shortest is 01L/19R at 7,650 ft by 200 ft. The field elevation is 13.1 ft MSL.

This is a towered airport with a control tower operating 24 hours. ILS is published for runway ends 19L, 28L and 28R. Runway 10L/28R has right traffic for 28R. Runway 10R/28L has right traffic for 10R. This is a noise sensitive airport. For noise abatement procedures, contact the airport noise office Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 at 650-821-5100.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KSFO.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 8 kt
RWY 28R
284°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28R · 284° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,013 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
10L/28R104° / 284°11,870 ft200 ftASPH28R R
10R/28L104° / 284°11,381 ft200 ftASPH10R R
01R/19L14° / 194°8,650 ft200 ftASPHStandard L
01L/19R14° / 194°7,650 ft200 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. KSFO is tower controlled, so ATC sequences the pattern. Right traffic is published for runway 28R on 10L/28R. Right traffic is also published for runway 10R on 10R/28L. Expect the tower to manage arrivals and departures closely at this field. Noise abatement is a factor here. Pilots should check with the airport noise office for current procedures.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KSFO have?
KSFO has 4 runways.
What is the longest runway at KSFO?
Runway 10L/28R is the longest at 11,870 ft.
What is the shortest runway at KSFO?
Runway 01L/19R is the shortest at 7,650 ft.
Which KSFO runway ends have ILS?
ILS is published for 19L, 28L, 28R.
Does KSFO have a control tower?
Yes. KSFO has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
Are there right traffic patterns at KSFO?
Yes. Runway 10L/28R has right traffic for 28R. Runway 10R/28L has right traffic for 10R.
Is KSFO a noise sensitive airport?
Yes. The facts list KSFO as a noise sensitive airport.