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SFO — ATC View

What air traffic control sees at SFO, decoded in plain English

FAA Status

⚠️

Delays reported due to low visibility.

Departure delays of 16 minutes-30 minutes due to low visibility.

DEPART DELAYlow visibility — 16 minutes-30 minutes

Weather (METAR)

Delay risk from weather: LOW
Wind
variable 3 mph
Visibility
10+ miles (very low)
Ceiling
No ceiling (clear or few clouds)
Flight Category
VFR
Clear skies — Visual Flight Rules
Temperature
62°F / 16.7°C
Altimeter
1018 inHg
Show raw METAR
METAR KSFO 271756Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW038 SCT200 17/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01670094 10167 20139 51004 $

Forecast (TAF)

Clear conditions expected throughout the forecast period

VFR1:05 PM EST → 1:05 PM EST

Clear conditions, good for on-time ops

Wind: WNW 15 mphVis: 6+ miles (very low)
VFR1:05 PM EST → 1:06 PM EST

Clear conditions, good for on-time ops

Wind: W 15 mph, gusts 25 mphVis: 6+ miles (very low)
VFR1:06 PM EST → 1:07 PM EST

Clear conditions, good for on-time ops

Wind: W 7 mphVis: 6+ miles (very low)
VFR1:07 PM EST → 1:07 PM EST

Clear conditions, good for on-time ops

Wind: W 12 mphVis: 6+ miles (very low)
Show raw TAF
TAF KSFO 271746Z 2718/2824 29013KT P6SM FEW025 SCT200 FM271900 26013G22KT P6SM FEW030 FM280500 28006KT P6SM SCT250 FM282200 28010KT P6SM SCT250

Active NOTAMs

No significant NOTAMs affecting passenger flights

What is ATC View?

ATC View translates the same data that pilots and air traffic controllers use — METAR weather observations, TAF forecasts, NOTAMs (runway closures and restrictions), and FAA delay programs — into plain English so you can understand why your flight might be delayed and how long it could last.

Data comes directly from the FAA and aviationweather.gov. This page refreshes every 5 minutes.