SFO likely to be affected by FAA's planned 10% reduction in airport capacity

"On Wednesday, the FAA announced it would reduce capacity by 10% at 40 airports across the country to maintain passenger safety - leaving Bay Area residents wondering just how major the region's three airports actually are in the eyes of the FAA. SFO will "likely fall in the '40 high-volume category,'" SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel told KTVU-TV Wednesday. Yakel told the outlet he expects that the airlines will be managing how the reductions play out,"

"SFO is on the list of the top airports by passenger volume, according to Bureau of Transportation statistics from 2024. That year it ranked 13 among US airports, with 25 million total enplaned passengers. In Southern California, Los Angeles International Airport saw 37.7 million enplaned passengers in 2024, placing it 5th among US airports, according to the bureau. It also placed 5th in cargo volume, with more than 2 million metric tons, according to Airports Council International - North America."

The FAA announced a 10% capacity reduction at 40 U.S. airports to maintain passenger safety. SFO is likely to be included in the high-volume category, though the airport has not received direct confirmation. Multiple outlets reported anonymous sources placing Oakland and SFO on the affected list, along with LAX. SFO ranked 13th in 2024 with 25 million enplaned passengers. LAX recorded 37.7 million enplaned passengers and ranked fifth in cargo with over 2 million metric tons. Recent disruptions included a two-hour halt at LAX and a temporary tower shutdown at Hollywood Burbank; San Jose reported no notifications.

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