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San Francisco International Delays Today
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Status Report
Last updated 20/09/2026, 21:45:31
▶Raw Advisory Text
Ground Delay Program - avg 1 hour and 31 minutes - low ceilings
San Francisco International Reliability - Last 30 Days
56
DISRUPTIONS
208h 18m
DISRUPTED TIME
RWY:Construction
LEADING CAUSE
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San Francisco International is notorious for its marine layer fog, which rolls in from the Pacific Ocean and regularly reduces visibility below instrument landing minimums. When fog is present, SFO must operate on a single runway for arrivals rather than two, cutting arrival rates from around 60 aircraft per hour to 30 or fewer. This triggers some of the most consistent and predictable ground delay programs in the US — passengers on early morning transcontinental flights to SFO should monitor conditions the night before.
Know Your Rights
UK261 & EU261 Passenger Rights
If your flight is delayed or cancelled due to an ATC issue or ground stop, you may be entitled to compensation, meals, and accommodation under UK or EU passenger rights law.
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