2020 News

Update on Closure of Boarding Area A

July 2020

As a result of the continued reduced flight and passenger activity related to the COVID-19 crisis, Boarding Area A has been closed since April 1, 2020. Based on review of current flight operations, we are able to accommodate all International passenger and cargo operations at Boarding Area G gates (G1-G14). At this time, the closure of Boarding Area A gates (A1-A15) to passenger flights will be extended through August 2, 2020.

Deadline for Employee Recognition Award Nominations - June 12th

June 2020

The final deadline to submit nominations for this year’s Annual Employee Recognition Awards is Friday, June 12th.   Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize your team members’ efforts and accomplishments this past calendar year.  So much great work in support of the Airport’s Mission, Core Values, Strategic Goals and Initiatives occurred in 2019, and we want to be sure to honor our fellow teammates for their exceptional work and contributions. View the criteria for the 6 Employee Awards, as well as nomination forms for each award, below.

Temporary Suspension of SamTrans Owl Service to/from San Francisco

June 2020

Until further notice, SamTrans Public Bus Service into/from San Francisco is suspended between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Please note that any Route 292 or 397 bus scheduled to arrive in San Francisco after 8:00 p.m. will be terminated at the Airport Boulevard/Linden Avenue bus stop in South San Francisco. Any Route 398 bus scheduled to arrive in San Francisco after 8:00 p.m. will be terminated at the San Bruno BART station.

Single Night AirTrain Closure - May 27th, 2020

May 2020

Due to some additional software upgrades and associated testing the AirTran will be taken out-of-service beginning May 27, Wednesday evening at 11pm through May 28, Thursday morning at 5am. Busses will provide shuttle service between all Terminals, Hyatt and Rental Car Center during this period.

SFO Launches Text-to-911 Service

May 2020

Airport establishes public safety enhancement for situations where it is not possible to call 911 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced Text-to-911 service for anyone at the Airport to send a text message to reach SFO 911 dispatchers from a mobile phone or smart device when it is not possible to call 911. The new emergency service feature will go live on Monday, June 1, 2020.