It affords good views of all four runways, but it is somewhat distant (about one mile) from 10R/28L and 10L/28R, so you'll need a long lens for photos (about 700mm to get close to regional jets, 450mm should be good for the heavies). Public art from the San Francisco Arts Commission is on display throughout the terminals.īayfront Park is located at the end of Millbrae Ave. Also, temporary rolling exhibitions exist security within the International Terminal as well as air-side Terminal 2 and 3. It's worth stopping in if you're there when it's open. Their collection is surprisingly extensive, though not all of it is on display. It is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm except Saturday. Turpen Aviation Museum is within International Terminal A.

The San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. A security screening is required to access the terrace, but TSA restrictions on liquids don't apply.įor Winter 2021/2022, the SkyTerrace is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10am until 6pm.įor more information, see Aviation Library Access is up two floors via staircase or a dedicated elevator. The entrance is behind the Starbucks in Terminal 2. The terrace offers close views of the 10/28 runways, which in normal weather are used for most arrivals as well as heavy departures. This observation deck atop Terminal 2 is landside and open to the public with no boarding pass required. Be aware that you will be shooting through glass if you're taking photos. It also provides a good view of aircraft as they enter and exit the ramp for Concourse G and odd-numbered gates 81-89 in Terminal 3. The terrace located at the end of the concourse, atop the boarding lounges for gates G99 and G101. Passengers with a same day boarding pass for a flight from another terminal should be able to access the terrace as well, though it will require clearing security a second time to reach the gate for the departing flight. It is airside and easily accessible to passengers flying out of that concourse as well as Terminal 3. In February 2019, an outdoor observation terrace opened at the end of Concourse G of the International Terminal.

Official Spotting Locations International Terminal G Observation Terrace 1.1 International Terminal G Observation Terrace.

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