Runway 28L at San Francisco Intl is the westbound end of the 10R/28L pair at KSFO. The runway end identifier is 28L. The opposite end is 10R. Magnetic heading is 298°. Length is 11,381 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard traffic pattern for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The localizer is 109.55 with a course of 283.81° magnetic. San Francisco Intl is KSFO in San Francisco, California. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 28L
Based on the current METAR wind at KSFO.
- Headwind
- 10.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 2°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 28L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 28L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 284°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 194°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (104°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 284°M for Runway 28L
Instrument approaches · Runway 28L
LD CAT I RWY 28L
SFO
109.55
Course 283.81°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 28L at KSFO?
Runway 28L has a magnetic heading of 298°.
Is runway 28L at KSFO left or right traffic?
Runway 28L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 28L use at KSFO?
Runway 28L uses localizer 109.55 for the ILS. The published course is 283.81° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 28L at KSFO?
Runway 28L is 11,381 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 28L at KSFO?
The surface is asphalt.
Does runway 28L have an ILS approach at KSFO?
Yes. Runway 28L has an ILS. The facts list it as LD CAT I with localizer 109.55.
What is the opposite end of runway 28L at KSFO?
The opposite end is 10R.