San Francisco, CA – Travelers heading to and from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Monday faced significant delays due to high winds affecting the Bay Area. Departures to SFO were delayed an average of 58 minutes, impacting flights nationwide.
As of 4:00 p.m. PST, the ground delay program was in effect, covering all contiguous U.S. departures bound for SFO.
Flights departing from 29 different air traffic control centers, including major hubs like ZLA (Los Angeles) and ZNY (New York), were subject to delays, with all departures requiring expected departure clearance times (EDCTs) for efficient traffic management.
According to FlightAware, SFO experienced a total of 428 flight delays and 25 cancellations throughout the day. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for updated flight statuses and allow extra time for their journeys.
Airport officials cited strong winds as the primary cause of the disruptions. Current runway configurations at SFO include 28L/28R for arrivals and 01L/01R for departures, with an adjusted arrival rate of 36 flights per hour.
For those traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, additional delays and disruptions could occur due to weather conditions. Passengers should monitor updates closely and consider alternate travel arrangements if needed.
