San Francisco Airport Guide
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San Francisco airport
San Francisco International Airport is a huge international airport, a major gateway for the West Coast to Europe, and for Australasia.
Just 13 miles (21 km) south of Downtown San Francisco, it can feel far further away when you are on the train or a taxi to the airport.
A very large new airport, it boomed in both of the dom-com eras, with hourly shuttles to San Jose, it is now however only the seventh-busiest airport in the United States and the 24th-busiest in the world by passenger count.
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To get between the terminals there is a fast, convenient direct AirTrain people mover, running between the terminals, parking lots, the Grand Hyatt hotel, the BART station for the city, and the rental car centre on small automatic trains.
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The International Terminal, Terminal 1, is split into two, with separate boarding areas A and G.
Airside, post security, it is possible to walk between many of the terminals, although access can be down now dingy tunnels or around winding stairs. The most convenient link is between Terminal 3's Boarding Area F to the International Terminal Boarding Area G, both used by United, and with three lounges.
There is quite a lot of public art in the terminal. In the interior of Terminal 2, don't miss Janet Echelman's 'Every Beating Second' installation on the ceiling.
Equally, and an attraction in itself, is the new control tower, built on a very slim base.
San Francisco Airport International Terminal
Terminal 1 is the biggie. It's huge, the largest international terminal in North America, and the largest building in the world built on base isolators to protect against earthquakes.
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Be warned that Terminal International is not Terminal 1, however it looks the same on boarding cards: check your T1 or TI carefully.
The Aviation Museum and Library is located in the International Terminal, featuring a model of a DC-3, and it is well worth a visit. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco also shows many exhibits here, and again it's worth arriving early for a flight, just for a look around.
It's a busy place, with top international destinations London, followed by Hong Kong, Taipei and Vancouver.
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San Francisco Airport transport
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San Francisco Airport train
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system runs directly to the airport, allowing passengers to board BART trains at the international or domestic terminals and have direct rail transportation to downtown San Francisco.
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San Francisco Airport taxi services
Getting a taxi to and from San Francisco Airport is usually trouble free.Taxis depart from designated taxi zones located at the roadway centre islands, on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals.
Car Hire at San Francisco Airport
Major car hire operators are located in the Arrivals Halls. To save time and ensure you get the car you want, book your rental in advance. Rental car operators from San Francisco Airport include: Europcar, Thrifty, Avis and Budget.
San Francisco Airport Hotel
There is just one airport hotel at San Francisco airport, the Grand Hyatt hotel, which is connected by the people mover to the terminal.
San Francisco Airport Bars and Restaurants
Farleys SFO Airport Bar San Francisco
Farleys
Open: 0800-2300 Airside Terminal 3 by gate 86Classic modern eatery, with a bar.
Tapas and Taps Bar
Open: 1200-2300 Airside Terminal GGreat food, although more of a sports bar with sports on big screen TVs than a real tapas place.
Mission bar and grill San Francisco
Mission bar and grill
Open: 0600-2300 Airside Terminal 3Straightforward airport locale for American grill fare, beer & cocktails with runway views.
Giants Club House Bar San Francisco
San Francisco Giants Club House
Open: 0500-2300 Airside Terminal 3 by gate 84Energetic sports-focused eatery dishing out an array of pub grub standards, cocktails, beer & wine.
SF Uncork'd
Open: 0800-2300 Airside Terminal 3Modern space for wines by the glass & flight, plus regional craft beers, small plates & charcuterie.
SF Uncork'd San Francisco
Mustards bar and grill San Francisco
Mustards bar
Open: 0800-2300 Airside Terminal GA Napa Valley bistro that serves American food influenced by flavors of Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America and beverages and cocktails.
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San Francisco airport
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| San Francisco Airport Code: SFO | |||
| ICAO Code: | KSFO | Timezone: | UTC+26:08 (DST+29:08) |
| Elevation: | 13 ft (4 m) | Runways: | 4 |
| Latitude: | 37.619 | Longitude: | -122.375 |