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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==


There are currently no official spotting locations at SFO.  The previous spotting locations at the approach end of RWY 01 was closed after 9/11, and the terminal observation decks were closed even before then.
===International Terminal G Observation Terrace===


However, the [http://www.flysfo.com/museum/aviation-museum-library San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum] is within International Terminal A Side. It is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm except Saturday. Their collection is surprisingly extensive, though not all of it is on display.  It's worth stopping in if you're there when it's open.  Also, temporary rolling exhibitions exist security within the International Terminal as well as air-side Terminal 2 and 3. Public art from the San Francisco Arts Commission is on display throughout the terminals.
In February 2019, an outdoor observation terrace opened at the end of Concourse G of the International Terminal. It is airside and easily accessible to passengers flying out of that concourse as well as Terminal 3. Passengers with a same day boarding pass for a flight from another terminal should be able to access the terrace as well, though it will require clearing security a second time to reach the gate for the departing flight. Open daily from 7:00am to 11:30pm.
 
The terrace located at the end of the concourse, atop the boarding lounges for gates G99 and G101. It also provides a good view of aircraft as they enter and exit the ramp for Concourse G and odd-numbered gates 81-89 in Terminal 3. The entrance is next to Joe & The Juice. Be aware that you will be shooting through glass if you're taking photos.
 
===Terminal 2 Observation Deck===
 
Scheduled to open in October 2019, this observation deck atop Terminal 2 will be landside and open to the public with no boarding pass required.
 
===Aviation Library===
 
The [http://www.flysfo.com/museum/aviation-museum-library San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum] is within International Terminal A. It is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm except Saturday. Their collection is surprisingly extensive, though not all of it is on display.  It's worth stopping in if you're there when it's open.  Also, temporary rolling exhibitions exist security within the International Terminal as well as air-side Terminal 2 and 3. Public art from the San Francisco Arts Commission is on display throughout the terminals.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
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37.605265,-122.376661~ ~ ~ ~ ~Bayfront Park
37.605265,-122.376661~Bayfront Park
37.635894,-122.400111~ ~ ~ ~ ~New Long Term Parking
37.635894,-122.400111~New Long Term Parking
37.631529,-122.401141~ ~ ~ ~ ~San Bruno Ave Overpass
37.631529,-122.401141~San Bruno Ave Overpass
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37.628242, -122.401189~Rental Car Facility
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