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San Francisco International Airport is an international airport located in Northern California. It is located 13 miles south of San Francisco near the cities of San Bruno and Millbrae. It is a hub for United Airlines and is their gateway to Asia. It is the largest airport in Northern California and the second busiest airport in California, after [[Los Angeles International Airport]]. It features 4 runways, configured in pairs, perpendicularly. | San Francisco International Airport is an international airport located in Northern California. It is located 13 miles south of San Francisco near the cities of San Bruno and Millbrae. It is a hub for United Airlines and is their gateway to Asia. It is the largest airport in Northern California and the second busiest airport in California, after [[Los Angeles International Airport]]. It features 4 runways, configured in pairs, perpendicularly. | ||
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===Terminal 2 SkyTerrace=== | ===Terminal 2 SkyTerrace=== | ||
This observation deck atop Terminal 2 is landside and open to the public with no boarding pass required. The terrace offers close views of the 10 | This observation deck atop Terminal 2 is landside and open to the public with no boarding pass required. The terrace offers close views of the 28/10 runways, which in normal weather are used for most arrivals as well as heavy departures. The 1/19 runways are also visible. The entrance is behind the Starbucks in Terminal 2. Access is up two floors via staircase or a dedicated elevator. A security screening is required to access the terrace, but TSA restrictions on liquids don't apply. | ||
For | Typically, the SkyTerrace is only good for viewing purposes. For photography, apart from shooting the gates right in front of the terrace, the deck's double paned glass gives horrible reflections in photos. If you are a photographer, avoid this spot. | ||
The SkyTerrace is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10am until 6pm. | |||
For more information, see https://www.flysfo.com/skyterrace | For more information, see https://www.flysfo.com/skyterrace | ||
=== | =====Sample photo===== | ||
[https://imgur.com/a/LoyhjtX Alaska Airlines E175 at gate D16] | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
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There are a few great spots within the airport: | There are a few great spots within the airport: | ||
''' | '''Garage G AirTrain/BART Station''' -- Great views of the south side of International Terminal G. Take AirTrain to Garage G/BART and take the elevator up to parking level 9. | ||
* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/96Ew8ml Air New Zealand B787-9 "All Blacks" livery resting at gate G7] | * Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/96Ew8ml Air New Zealand B787-9 "All Blacks" livery resting at gate G7] | ||
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* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/z5Ft1Ym Aeromexico B737 MAX 8 "Pride" livery resting at gate A5.] | * Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/z5Ft1Ym Aeromexico B737 MAX 8 "Pride" livery resting at gate A5.] | ||
'''Terminal 2 Air Train stop''' -- There are two different parts of the AirTrain station that have openings, which means you don't need to shoot through glass. The West side gives a great view for rotation shots on the 28s. The East side gives great views for taxiing planes going to Terminal 1 and International Terminal A. This spot's | '''Terminal 2 Air Train stop''' -- There are two different parts of the AirTrain station that have openings, which means you don't need to shoot through glass. The West side gives a great view for rotation shots on the 28s. The East side gives great views for taxiing planes going to Terminal 1 and International Terminal A, as well as planes rolling down the 1s. This spot's best lighting is past 1pm in the winter and past 3pm in the summer. | ||
* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/bcxXm59 Alaska Airlines E175 taxiing to Terminal 1] | * Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/bcxXm59 Alaska Airlines E175 taxiing to Terminal 1] | ||
* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/2seJJnO United Airlines A321neo departing off runway 1R] | * Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/2seJJnO United Airlines A321neo departing off runway 1R] | ||
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===SF Bay Trail (Benihana)=== | ===SF Bay Trail (Benihana)=== | ||
This spot is located further down the San Francisco Bay Trail. It has a very similar view to Bayfront Park, but for photo purposes, this spot offers far less heat haze than Bayfront Park. However, there is not much a view of the 1s, but you can get some good photos of departing planes off of the 1s crossing in front of the SF skyline. | This spot is located further down the San Francisco Bay Trail right next to the Benihana Restaurant. It has a very similar view to Bayfront Park, but for photo purposes, this spot offers far less heat haze than Bayfront Park. However, there is not much a view of the 1s, but you can get some good photos of departing planes off of the 1s crossing in front of the SF skyline. | ||
====Sample photos==== | ====Sample photos==== | ||
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[https://imgur.com/a/kEFklNN SAS A330-300 about to touch down on runway 28R] | [https://imgur.com/a/kEFklNN SAS A330-300 about to touch down on runway 28R] | ||
===Coyote Point=== | |||
Coyote Point is a beautiful park that sticks out into the bay giving great views of arrivals onto Runways 28L and 28R. | |||
====Coyote Point Beach==== | |||
The beach at Coyote point is ideal for golden hour. It gives stunning views of the bay next to SFO. Do be weary though, as there is a gun range further up the hill behind the beach, and often you will hear gunshots. | |||
* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/drNvutA Condor A330-900neo arriving at the peak of golden hour] | |||
====Coyote Point Marina==== | |||
The marina at Coyote point is truly amazing. Arrivals on the 28s will come literally right over your head, and gives a really unique underbelly view for photographers. | |||
* Sample photo - [https://imgur.com/a/bwztdWr A rare Korean Air B747-8 flying overhead] | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
===Westfield Garage=== | |||
Westfield Garage was once one of the greatest spots in all of SFO, giving amazing up close views of departing aircraft on the 28s, taxiing aircraft, and views of Terminal 3 and International Terminal A. Unfortunately, SFO security started to crack down on spotters, and once SFO's SkyTerrace was opened, when you would fill out a spotter permit, you would get an automatic email saying that Westfield Garage was not allowed to be visited. There have been many reports of people being stopped by police. There are still people who go there, and technically, you still can, but it is still very risky to do. If you do plan to go, do not use a lens any longer than 300mm, and try to stay on the floor below the top floor, to remain more discreet. | |||
=====Sample photos===== | |||
[https://imgur.com/a/ajzuXP6 Lufthansa B747-8 "Retro" livery lifting off runway 28L] | |||
[https://imgur.com/a/CCD0e9J United Airlines B787-9 getting tugged] | |||
==Spotting Locations Map== | ==Spotting Locations Map== | ||
<display_map> | <display_map> | ||
37. | 37.6187267208939, -122.39333554447713~International Terminal G Observation Terrace | ||
37. | 37.6175079, -122.3835016~Terminal 2 SkyTerrace | ||
37. | 37.605210, -122.376591~Bayfront Park | ||
37. | 37.635103, -122.401886~Long Term Parking | ||
37. | 37.6159213, -122.3923938~Garage G AirTrain/BART Station | ||
37. | 37.6139406258863, -122.39197653255675~Parking Garage A | ||
37. | 37.61706187190578, -122.38471821889077~Terminal 2 Air Train Stop East | ||
37. | 37.61645909321501, -122.38446455974687~Terminal 2 Air Train Stop West | ||
37. | 37.598408912099, -122.36429374419507~SF Bay Trail (Benihana) | ||
37.5894667847485, -122.32613310632998~Coyote Point Beach | |||
37.59122246288525, -122.31872529953121~Coyote Point Marina | |||
37.62317473432498, -122.39293061187969~Westfield Garage (avoid) | |||
</display_map> | </display_map> | ||
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|Hawaiian Airlines | |Hawaiian Airlines | ||
|Airbus A330-200 | |Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321neo | ||
|[[Daniel K. Inouye International Airport]], [[Kahului Airport]] | |[[Daniel K. Inouye International Airport]], [[Kahului Airport]] | ||
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|Fiji Airways | |Fiji Airways | ||
|Airbus A350-900 | |Airbus A330-200/300, Airbus A350-900 | ||
|[[Nadi International Airport]] | |[[Nadi International Airport]] | ||
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|Lufthansa | |Lufthansa | ||
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W. Goldson International Airport]], [[Juan Santamaría International Airport]] | |[[Los Angeles International Airport]], [[San Diego International Airport]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]], [[Harry Reid International Airport]], [[Denver International Airport]], [[John Wayne Airport]], [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]], [[Chicago O'hare International Airport]], [[Newark Liberty International Airport]], [[Portland International Airport]], [[Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport]], [[Salt Lake City International Airport]], [[Boston Logan International Airport]], [[Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport]], [[Hollywood Burbank Airport]], [[George Bush Intercontinental Airport]], [[Washington Dulles International Airport]], [[Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport]], [[Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport]], [[Vancouver International Airport]], [[Palm Springs International Airport]], [[Daniel K. Inouye International Airport]], [[Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport]], [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]], [[Austin-Bergstrom International Airport]], [[Ontario International Airport]], [[Boise International Airport]], [[London Heathrow Airport]], [[Miami International Airport]], [[Reno–Tahoe International Airport]], [[Incheon International Airport]], [[Philadelphia International Airport]], [[Kahului Airport]], [[California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport]], [[Mexico City International Airport]], [[Tokyo Narita International Airport]], [[San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport]], [[Singapore Changi Airport]], [[Sacramento International Airport]], [[Redmond Municipal Airport]], [[Santa Barbara Municipal Airport]], [[Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport]], [[Orlando International Airport]], [[Hong Kong Airport]], [[Los Cabos International Airport]], [[Eugene Airport]], [[Fresno Yosemite International Airport]], [[Tokyo Haneda International Airport]], [[Redding Regional Airport]], [[Tucson International Airport]], [[Spokane International Airport]], [[Rogue Valley International Airport]], [[Puerto Vallarta International Airport]], [[Frankfurt Main Airport]], [[St. Louis Lambert International Airport]], [[Cancun International Airport]], [[Meadows Field Airport]], [[Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport]], [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]], [[Monterey Regional Airport]], [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]], [[Monterey Regional Airport]], [[Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport]], [[Munich Airport]], [[Omaha Airport]], [[Tri-Cities Airport]], [[Albuquerque International Airport]], [[San Antonio International Airport]], [[Albuquerque International Airport]], [[Auckland Airport]], [[Monterrey International Airport]], [[Tampa International Airport]], [[Nashville International Airport]], [[Baltimore/Washington International Airport]], [[Cleveland International Airport]], [[Indianapolis International Airport]], [[Pittsburgh International Airport]], [[Raleigh-Durham International Airport]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]], [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]], [[Sydney Airport]], [[Calgary International Airport]], [[Beijing Capital International Airport]], [[Lihue Airport]], [[Albuquerque International Airport]], [[Aspen Pitkin County Airport]], [[Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport]], [[Glacier Park International Airport]], [[Kansai International Airport]], [[Kona International Airport]], [[Fa'a'ā International Airport]], [[Melbourne International Airport]], [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]], [[Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport]], [[Zurich Airport]], [[Amsterdam Schiphol Airport]], [[Southwest Oregon Regional Airport]], [[Southwest Florida International Airport]], [[Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport]], [[Christchurch International Airport]], [[Jackson Hole Airport]], [[Montrose Regional Airport]], [[Friedman Memorial Airport]], [[Bishop International Airport]], [[Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport]], [[Barcelona International Airport]], [[Eagle County Regional Airport]], [[Yampa Valley Regional Airport]], [[Rome Fiumicino Airport]], [[Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport]], [[Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport]], [[Juan Santamaría International Airport]] | ||
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**As of November 2024 | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||