SFO Anounces Runway Closure February 15-18 for Construction Work

Weekend Closure to Accomplish Federally-Mandated Runway Safety Areas 

SAN FRANCISCO,  2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a temporary weekend runway closure in February to carry out construction activity for federally-mandated Runway Safety Areas. The closure is scheduled for:

• Friday, February 15th at 10:00pm PST through Monday, February 18th at 8:00am PST: Runway 28L closed

This closure will allow crews to construct new threshold areas, lighting systems, and navigational aids to comply with federal Runway Safety Area (RSA) requirements. Originally planned for January, this work was postponed due to inclement weather. Scheduled dates remain subject to change based on weather conditions.  The overall Runway Safety Area project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015.

During this closure, the arrival rate at SFO may be reduced from 60 aircraft per hour to 30 aircraft per hour. Delays for flights originating within a two-hour radius of SFO could occur during peak travel times between 9:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm. Travelers are strongly encouraged to contact their airline regarding potential delays.

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CONTACT:  Doug Yakel
Acting Airport Spokesperson
Communications & Marketing
San Francisco International Airport
650-821- 4000
Doug.Yakel@flysfo.com
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