San Francisco International Airport Runway Construction, Rule Changes Expected To Create Travel Delays

CBS Bay Area

April 1, 2026

San Francisco International Airport is bracing for more delays after a major safety change from the Federal Aviation Administration, combined with a months-long runway construction project.

For years, SFO has been known for planes landing side by side on parallel runways, a favorite for aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters. But that practice is now coming to a halt.

The FAA announced it is suspending parallel arrivals on SFO's east-west runways after an internal review found existing procedures did not align with the agency's aircraft separation standards.

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