What Happened
San Francisco Airport Faces Stubborn Backlog of Flight Delays
San Francisco International Airport is experiencing a stubborn backlog of flight delays due to a long-running runway repaving project and tighter Federal Aviation Administration safety rules. The closure of Runway 1R and the introduction of new safety restrictions on side-by-side landings have reduced the airport’s arrival capacity, leading to repeated ground delay programs and prolonged waits for passengers. According to the airport’s own capacity studies, the reduced capacity may lead to more frequent delays, especially during peak hours. This situation was first reported by Unknown Source.