{"id":161,"date":"2024-08-26T11:32:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:17:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:17:21","slug":"sfo-airport-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Airports can feel like a maze, especially if you\u2019re not familiar with them or don\u2019t visit often. Navigating through transportation, security checks, or finding dining options can become overwhelming. But don\u2019t worry if you are at the San Francisco Airport \u2014 we have it all covered in this guide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SFO-Airport-Parking.png\" alt=\"San Francisco Airport parking banner\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#About_San_Francisco_Airport\" >About San Francisco Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_History\" >SFO Airport History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Where_is_SFO_Airport\" >Where is SFO Airport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Map\" >SFO Airport Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Parking_Transportation\" >SFO Parking &amp; Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Car_Rental_Services\" >Car Rental Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Hotels\" >SFO Airport Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Lounges\" >SFO Airport Lounges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Food_and_Dining\" >SFO Airport Food and Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Amenities\" >SFO Airport Amenities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Art_and_Sculptures\" >SFO Airport Art and Sculptures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Things_to_See_Near_SFO_Airport\" >Things to See Near SFO Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#SFO_Airport_Fun_Areas_for_Kids\" >SFO Airport Fun Areas for Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Accessibility_in_SFO_Airport\" >Accessibility in SFO Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Security_at_SFO_Airport\" >Security at SFO Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#TSA_PreCheck\" >TSA PreCheck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Global_Entry\" >Global Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Mobile_Passport\" >Mobile Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#CLEAR\" >CLEAR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#Wi-Fi_and_Charging_Stations_at_SFO\" >Wi-Fi and Charging Stations at SFO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/sfo-airport-guide\/#San_Francisco_Airport_FAQs\" >San Francisco Airport FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_San_Francisco_Airport\"><\/span>About San Francisco Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Francisco International Airport was opened on May 7, 1927, and operated by the City and County of San Francisco. This public airport is currently the hub of Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Its location is in San Mateo County and has four terminals with seven concourses. The airport had over fifty million passengers in 2023 and was the 14th busiest airport in the U.S. and the 30th busiest in the world in terms of passenger count.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_History\"><\/span>SFO Airport History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wooden Administration Building was constructed on a cow pasture that cost less than $9000. The airport served 19 passengers during its initial month, while today, it&#8217;s a gateway to more than 125 destinations. San Francisco International Airport was originally named Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco. After the City &amp; County of San Francisco purchased the land in 1930, the name was changed in 1931 to San Francisco Airport. After WWII, the name was changed again to San Francisco International Airport to make way for the flourishing international air service at SFO.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_SFO_Airport\"><\/span>Where is SFO Airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SFO Airport&#8217;s address is San Francisco, CA 94128. It is in San Mateo County and serves the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The airport is approximately 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. It is one of the largest airports in North America and is located on 1.8 million square feet of land.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Map\"><\/span>SFO Airport Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Francisco Airport map will help you locate the terminals and gates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SFO.png\" alt=\"Map of SFO Airport\" width=\"1604\" height=\"1077\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Parking_Transportation\"><\/span>SFO Parking &amp; Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to parking, the San Francisco Airport provides onsite parking. However, the chances of you getting a parking spot depend on the traffic at the airport. Additionally, there are offsite parking lots close to the airport that provide good and safe parking. Global Airport Parking provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\">San Francisco Airport parking<\/a> at affordable rates without betting on the quality of parking.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to transportation, AirTrain service is available to get around the airport. You can go by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Lyft\/Uber, or Taxi and Chartered Services to get to and from the airport. Use the all-in-one transit card Clipper Card to save time and skip the line for the ticket. You can use Clipper Card on Bay Area transit systems like BART, Caltrain, Muni, SamTrans, Golden Gate Ferry, and San Francisco Bay Ferry.<\/p>\n<h3>AirTrain<\/h3>\n<p>Getting around the SFO Airport is easy and free with AirTrain service. The Red Line connects the terminals, terminal garages, BART station, and the Grand Hyatt at SFO, while the Blue Line connects the parking garages and rental car center. It is free to ride and runs 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)<\/h3>\n<p>The BART trains can connect SFO Airport with downtown San Francisco Airport, downtown Oakland, and more Bay Area locations. The station is situated in the International Terminal, which will only take a short walk from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.<\/p>\n<p>There is an AirTrain from all the SFO terminals that go directly to the BART station. A one-way ticket from downtown San Francisco to SFO Airport costs $10. There is no charge for children under four or under. If you are looking to avoid traffic, BART could be the best option. It would take 30 minutes to get to downtown San Francisco.<\/p>\n<h3>Lyft\/Uber<\/h3>\n<p>You can use Lyft\/Uber to get to and from the airport. Lyft\/Uber can drop off curbside at the SFO Airport Departures or Arrival levels or Level 5 of the domestic garage. Uber rides approximately costs $42.<\/p>\n<h3>Taxi<\/h3>\n<p>Taxi zones are at roadway center islands on the arrivals\/baggage claim level in all terminals. Metered rates are applied, and a surcharge may also apply.<\/p>\n<h3>Chartered Services<\/h3>\n<p>Charter service should be pre-arranged with the service operator. The pick-up points are at the courtyards of the Arrivals\/Baggage Claim Level. Some of the charter services at the airport are Airport Express, Bauer&#8217;s Limousine Service, Classic Charter, Coach 21, and MSN Door to Door.<\/p>\n<h3>Other public transit options<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Caltrain Commuter Rail<\/li>\n<li>SamTrans Public Bus Service<\/li>\n<li>Airporters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_Rental_Services\"><\/span>Car Rental Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The car rental companies at SFO Airport are below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alamo<\/li>\n<li>Avis<\/li>\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n<li>Dollar<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise<\/li>\n<li>Sixt<\/li>\n<li>Hertz<\/li>\n<li>National<\/li>\n<li>Thrifty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Hotels\"><\/span>SFO Airport Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning to take some rest or need a break, you might want to check out the hotels near SFO Airport. These are some of the hotels near the San Francisco Airport:<\/p>\n<p><strong>AC Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1333 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: 4.7 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/6364505\/fairfield-inn-and-suites-sfo-airport-parking\"><strong>Fairfield Inn and Suites<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 5 miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Hyatt at SFO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 55 South McDonnell Road, San Francisco, CA 94128<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 1 mile<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/8014742\/holiday-inn-express-san-francisco-south-airport-parking\"><strong>Holiday Inn Express<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 373 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 3 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/6663334\/home2-suites-by-hilton-sfo-north-airport-parking\"><strong>Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 4 miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel 1550<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1550 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 4 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/6655332\/hyatt-regency-sfo-airport-parking\"><strong>Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 3 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/6276380\/inn-by-the-sfo-airport-north-parking\"><strong>Inn By The SFO Airport<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 701 Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 5 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/8453847\/la-quinta-inn-suites-sfo-airport-parking\"><strong>La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 20 Airport Boulevard, S. San Francisco, CA, 94080-6515<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 3 miles<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/sfo\/7951358\/ritz-inn-sfo-airport-parking\"><strong>Ritz Inn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance from the airport: Approx 4 miles<\/p>\n<p>Address: 151 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Lounges\"><\/span>SFO Airport Lounges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inside the airport early or landed for a layover? You can go check out some of the lounges at SFO Airport.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Lounge<\/th>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admirals Club<\/td>\n<td>Harvey Milk Terminal, Near Gate B13, Level 2, Post Security, Terminal 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alaska Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Retail Street, Level 2, After security D checkpoint, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Club<\/td>\n<td>Concourse E, Mezzanine, near Gate E2 and Concourse F, near Gate F11, Terminal 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Club<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate B4, Terminal 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air France \u2013 KLM Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate A1, Level 4 (Post-Security), International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Airlines Polaris Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Right side after security, International Terminal G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Club<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate B4, Terminal 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Sector 4, Fourth Floor, Post-Security, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Centurion Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Near Gates F1 and F2, Level 2, Post-Security, Terminal 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>British Airways Club Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Between Gates A5 and A9, Post-Security, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Airlines United Club<\/td>\n<td>Between Gates G6 and G9, International Terminal G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USO Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Above the American Airlines ticket counter, before security, Terminal 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delta Sky Club<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate C3, Level 2, Post-Security, Terminal 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cathay Pacific First and Business Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate A1, Level 4, left after security, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>China Airlines Dynasty Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Near Gate A1, Level 4, Post-Security, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emirates Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Between Gates A2 and A6, Level 3, Post-Security, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Japan Airlines JAL Sakura Lounge<\/td>\n<td>Left after security, above the escalators, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse<\/td>\n<td>Left, outside security, level 5, International Terminal A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Food_and_Dining\"><\/span>SFO Airport Food and Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of food options at the SFO Airport. If you want a grand dining or a quick snack, you can check out the restaurants and cafes at the SFO.<\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"27\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restaurant<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drake&#8217;s Flyaway<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate B20, Terminal 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dolores Park Cafe<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate C5, Terminal 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starbucks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arrivals Level, Terminal 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valencia Street Station<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gates A12, International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Napa Farms Market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate G3, International Terminal G<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mama Go&#8217;s Filipino Cuisine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate B18, Terminal 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cat Cora<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D Gates, Near Gate D9, Terminal 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"9\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pronto!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E Gates, Near Gate E3, Terminal 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"10\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black Point Cafe<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate A4, International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"11\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tomokazu<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate G7, International Terminal G<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"12\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bourbon Pub<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate B7\/B8, Terminal 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"13\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burger Joint<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D Gates, Near Gate D15, Terminal 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"14\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mission Bar &amp; Grill<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E Gates, Near Gate E5, Terminal 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"15\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boudin Bakery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate A2, International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"16\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asian Box<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate G4, International Terminal G<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"17\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GR Chocolate Boutique<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate B13, Terminal 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"18\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peet&#8217;s Coffee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D Gates, Near Gate D7, Terminal 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"19\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Klein&#8217;s Deli and Coffee Bar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F Gates, Near Gate F14, Terminal 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"20\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gott&#8217;s Roadside<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate A1, International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"21\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joe &amp; The Juice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate G4, International Terminal G<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"22\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ritual Coffee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near the B Gates, Terminal 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"23\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vino Volo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D Gates, Retail Street, Terminal 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"24\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sidewalk Juice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F Gates, Food Court Near Gates F11 to F22, Terminal 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"25\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asian Market by Sky Terrace<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"26\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sidewalk Juice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F Gates, Food Court Near Gates F11 to F22, International Terminal A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"27\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mustards Bar &amp; Grill<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Gate G3, International Terminal G<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Amenities\"><\/span>SFO Airport Amenities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are the amenities at the airport:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showers<\/li>\n<li>Medical Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Rooms<\/li>\n<li>Museum Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Video arts room<\/li>\n<li>Aviation Museum<\/li>\n<li>Library<\/li>\n<li>SkyTerrace Observation Deck<\/li>\n<li>On-airport hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-187\" style=\"width: 508px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SFO-Airport-Guide.jpeg\" alt=\"San Francisco International Airport Guide\" width=\"508\" height=\"338\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/young-woman-pulling-suitcase-in-airport-terminal-copy-space\/258747647?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day Of Victory Stu.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Art_and_Sculptures\"><\/span>SFO Airport Art and Sculptures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Francisco Arts Commission and SFO Museum have partnered to make the art at SFO flourish. It helps reflect the diverse culture and vibrance of the Bay Area. It has 80 pieces by local, national, and international artists. The artwork is open and available to the public, free of charge. The permanent collection of art includes more than 100 paintings, mosaics, and other artworks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_See_Near_SFO_Airport\"><\/span>Things to See Near SFO Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Museum<\/h3>\n<p>SFO Airport has a museum that collaborates with San Francisco&#8217;s Fine Arts Museums. It has about 25 sites around the airport. Some of them are permanent, and others will rotate periodically. The public can access some of them, and some are inside the security perimeter.<\/p>\n<h3>Aviation Museum and Library<\/h3>\n<p>If you are curious about airplanes, you might want to visit this place. The museum has model airplanes and old engines, propellers, etc. You can also get meals and beverages, posters, etc., from there. On the second floor is the library, which is free and open daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (except holidays).<\/p>\n<h3>Plane Spotting<\/h3>\n<p>Sky Terrace is an observation deck from where you get a 180-degree view of the airfield, and you can watch planes take off and land. It&#8217;s free, open to anyone, and is also outside the security perimeter. Therefore, you won&#8217;t need to go through security or need a boarding pass. However, the attendant will check your bags and ID before you enter. The location is on the 4th floor in Terminal 2 (Near D Gates). The place is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm.<\/p>\n<h3>Wag Brigade<\/h3>\n<p>This SFO initiative brings trained dogs to the terminal and makes the travel more enjoyable. Additionally, there is a cat, rabbit, and pig on the team. For identification, they wear &#8220;Pet Me!&#8221; vests.<\/p>\n<h3>The Mission District<\/h3>\n<p>The mission district is located 25 minutes away from the SFO Airport. You can hop off at 16th Street and 24th Street to explore San Francisco&#8217;s oldest neighborhood. You can try out some new restaurants and explore galleries here.<\/p>\n<h3>Civic Center<\/h3>\n<p>Twenty-eight minutes away from the SFO Airport, you can find the Civic Center. You may hop off at the Civic Center BART station to explore the city plaza, museums, performing arts, interesting discoveries, and government buildings.<\/p>\n<h3>Union Square<\/h3>\n<p>You can get off at Powell Street to enter the biggest names in retail. The location is just 29 minutes away from the SFO Airport.<\/p>\n<h3>Chinatown and North Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the best of both worlds. Explore Chinatown, which encapsulates rich history, and North Beach, with its Italian heritage. Enjoy your time visiting jazz clubs, galleries, restaurants, gelato parlors, and more. The location is 30 minutes away from the SFO, and you can get off at Powell Street and then connect to Chinatown-Rose Pak Station via T Third line.<\/p>\n<h3>South of Market &amp; Yerba Buena<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to hit some nightclubs, visit fancy restaurants, see art scenes, and go to the ballpark, you can get off at Embarcadero and Montgomery Street stations. South of Market, also known as SOMA, is located 30 minutes away from the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Other places you can explore include Embarcadero &amp; Financial District, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo, and Burlingame.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFO_Airport_Fun_Areas_for_Kids\"><\/span>SFO Airport Fun Areas for Kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kids Spots can be found in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The Kid&#8217;s Spots are located post-security. They feature artwork and interactive displays for children. The terminal 2 location is post-security near Gates D7 and D15. Its location is near the checkpoint recompose area, across from Gate B23 in Terminal 1.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessibility_in_SFO_Airport\"><\/span>Accessibility in SFO Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SFO Airport offers accessible facilities. Passengers who need wheelchair assistance or special service requests have to inform the airline prior to their arrival to make arrangements. Once you arrive at SFO, you may contact the airline representative for assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_at_SFO_Airport\"><\/span>Security at SFO Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are seven security checkpoints at the SFO Airport. The following are the locations of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Security Checkpoint A \u2013 4:30 am to 1:00 am<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint B \u2013 3:30 am to 12:30 am<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint B (Mezzanine Level)<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint D \u2013 3:30 am to 12:30 am<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint F1 \u2013 3:30 am to 12:30 am<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint F3 \u2013 6:45 am to 10:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Security Checkpoint G \u2013 4:30 am to 1:00 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TSA_PreCheck\"><\/span>TSA PreCheck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TSA PreCheck is available at all the security checkpoints at SFO Airport. Its location is in the International Terminal, Pre-Security, G-side, near the BART station. Monday to Friday, it&#8217;s open from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Entry\"><\/span>Global Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program speeds up the clearance of pre-approved, low-risk passengers. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program speeds up the clearance of pre-approved, low-risk passengers on SFO Airport arrivals. You must make an appointment before getting there since walk-ins are not allowed. The Global Entry office is at the International Terminal, Pre-Security, Arrivals Level. 7:30 am \u2013 9:30 pm (Monday to Friday) are the operating hours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Passport\"><\/span>Mobile Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SFO Airport offers a mobile passport facility that allows guests to submit passport and customs declarations rather than traditional paper forms. Download the Mobile Passport App from Google Play or the App Store. Then, set up your profile with your passport data.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLEAR\"><\/span>CLEAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are the CLEAR Plus Lanes locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International Terminal, Checkpoint A (Near Gates A1-A15) &#8211; 7:00 am to 10:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>International Terminal, Checkpoint G (Near Gates G1-G14) &#8211; 6:00 am to 10:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 1, Checkpoint B (Near Gates B6-B18) &#8211; 4:00 am to 11:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2, Checkpoint D &#8211; 4:00am to 11:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 3, Checkpoint F (Near Gates E1-E13 and F1-F22) &#8211; 4:00 am to 12:00 am<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 3, Checkpoint F3 &#8211; 6:00am to 2:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wi-Fi_and_Charging_Stations_at_SFO\"><\/span>Wi-Fi and Charging Stations at SFO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Free Wi-Fi is available at all terminals in the airport. You connect by selecting the Wi-Fi network named #SFO FREE WIFI and launching a browser. You can find charging stations in the Pre-Security terminals. In the International Terminal, they are in the Main Hall, A Gates, and G Gates concourses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Francisco_Airport_FAQs\"><\/span>San Francisco Airport FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Where is San Francisco Airport?<\/h4>\n<p>San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco, CA 94128, and serves the San Francisco Bay Area in California.<\/p>\n<h4>How early do you arrive for the international flight SFO?<\/h4>\n<p>You should arrive three hours prior to your international flight at SFO Airport.<\/p>\n<h4>How big is the San Francisco Airport?<\/h4>\n<p>The San Francisco Airport has four terminals. It has the largest international terminal at 1.8 million square feet. In an hour, the customs facility can process 5000 arrivals. The airport is able to withstand earthquakes with an 8-quake magnitude.<\/p>\n<h4>Does SFO Airport have a hotel attached?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, the SFO Airport has a hotel. The hotel is airport-owned and privately managed by Grand Hyatt. It is located at the entrance of the airport, close to the terminal buildings and parking garages. It has access to U.S. Highway 101 and AirTrain.<\/p>\n<h4>What does SFO stand for?<\/h4>\n<p>SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, and it is the airport&#8217;s IATA code.<\/p>\n<h4>Does San Francisco have two airports?<\/h4>\n<p>San Francisco has three airports: San Jose Airport (SJC), San Francisco Airport (SFO), and Oakland Airport (OAK).<\/p>\n<h4>Is SFO a large airport?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, it is the largest airport in the Bay Area and also the second busiest in California.<\/p>\n<h4>Is SFO Airport publicly or privately owned?<\/h4>\n<p>San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a publicly owned airport. 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