Private Jet at San Francisco International Airport

Private Jet Charter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO/SFO), 8 to 13 miles southeast of downtown, offers one FBO (Signature Aviation), customs and four runways led by the 11,870-foot 10L/28R. FAA limits on side-by-side landings keep arrivals below pre-2026 levels, making Oakland, 10 miles away, a well-positioned alternate. Light jet charter typically runs $2,300 to $3,800 per hour through vetted Part 135 operators.

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Dedicated FBO, Separate from the Terminal Crush: Signature Aviation handles all general aviation traffic at SFO, fully separate from the commercial concourses serving over 54 million annual passengers.
A Real Alternate for the Current Capacity Constraint: With SFO's arrival rate reduced following the March 2026 FAA order, Oakland International (KOAK) and its KaiserAir FBO offer a genuine overflow option explicitly marketed for exactly this situation.
Runway Capability with No Length Constraint: SFO's four runways range from 7,650 to 11,870 feet, comfortably supporting any business jet on length alone; the current constraint is capacity and scheduling, not runway size.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
10L/28R	11,870 ft x 200 ft (3,618 m)	Asphalt, good condition	Longest and most capable runway; Category III ILS/DME on Runway 28R. Preferred choice for charter jet operations.
10R/28L	11,381 ft x 200 ft (3,469 m)	Asphalt, good condition	ILS/DME on Runway 28L. Strong second option for charter traffic.
1R/19L	8,650 ft x 200 ft (2,637 m)	Asphalt, good condition	ILS/DME on Runway 19L. Reopened September 29, 2026, after a six-month repaving project.
1L/19R	7,650 ft x 200 ft (2,332 m)	Asphalt, good condition	GPS approaches only, no ILS.

Elevation 13 ft. Customs landing rights airport. Control tower staffed continuously. Landing fee applies. Noise-sensitive airport designation, Fly Quiet program in effect.

What Changed: Effective March 31, 2026, the FAA permanently prohibited simultaneous visual approaches on Runways 28L and 28R, which sit only 750 feet apart, a spacing the FAA determined no longer meets modern aircraft separation standards. Pilots now use staggered, radar-based approaches even in clear weather.
The Impact: Together with the runway closure below, SFO's maximum arrival rate dropped from 54 to 36 aircraft per hour, a 33% reduction. Since August 12, 2026, the FAA has allowed staggered parallel landings, and SFO now expects about 45 to 48 arrivals per hour in clear weather, still below the former 54. In fog or low visibility, the stricter procedure still applies.
A Compounding Factor: A concurrent six-month repaving project closed Runway 1R/19L from March 30, 2026; the runway reopened ahead of schedule on September 29.
What This Means for Charter Clients: Build extra schedule flexibility into any SFO trip during this period, and ask your operator whether Oakland offers a meaningfully faster path for your specific itinerary.

FBO	Notes
Signature Aviation (on-site at SFO)	The sole general aviation FBO directly at SFO.
KaiserAir (Oakland International, KOAK, 10 miles NE)	Positioned as an SFO-delay overflow option, offering full-service private aviation with 24/7/365 availability.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin, subject to the current capacity constraint discussed above.

From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through ultra-long-range jets fly nonstop into SFO from virtually any U.S. airport; expect the possibility of arrival delays given the 2026 capacity reduction.
From International Origins: SFO is a customs landing rights airport; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance.
Weather-Dependent Runway Configuration: SFO uses a West Plan (Runways 1L/1R for departures, 28L/28R for arrivals) roughly 81% of the time, and a Southeast Plan (Runways 10L/10R departing, 19L/19R arriving) during rainstorms, roughly 4% of the time.
Noise Abatement: Runway 10 is the preferred runway between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM when conditions permit; your operator manages Fly Quiet compliance as part of standard planning.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at SFO	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	No runway constraint; subject to the same arrival-rate scheduling considerations as all traffic.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	No runway constraint at any of SFO's four runways.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Fully feasible	Comfortably supported; most aircraft in this category operate well within SFO's runway envelope.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Fully feasible	The two longest runways (10L/28R, 10R/28L) comfortably support the largest business jets at full weight.

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,300–$2,500 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600–$2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,300–$3,800 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$2,800–$5,500 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500–$7,500 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500–$8,500 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range Jet	$9,500–$20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650
Narrowbody VIP Airliner	$10,000–$29,000 / hr	ACJ320neo, BBJ 737, Lineage 1000E
Widebody VIP Airliner	$28,000–$60,000 / hr	Boeing 787 VIP, ACJ350, Boeing 747-8 VIP

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Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Midsize Jet	Embraer Legacy 450	Up to 9	~536 mph	~2,904 nm	~114 cu ft	Efficient West Coast regional and cross-country capability with a spacious stand-up cabin.
Super Midsize Jet	Embraer Praetor 500	Up to 9	~536 mph	~3,340 nm	~114 cu ft	Fully connected cabin for Bay Area tech and business travel with strong transcontinental legs.
Heavy Jet	Gulfstream G450	Up to 19	~548 mph	~4,350 nm	~169 cu ft	Established transcontinental and international workhorse widely used on SFO routes.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Gulfstream G550	Up to 19	~562 mph	~6,750 nm	~226 cu ft	Nonstop transpacific and transatlantic range for SFO's international-gateway traffic.

Route	Distance	One-Way Price	Flight Time (approx.)
San Francisco (SFO) to Van Nuys (VNY)	~320 mi / 278 nm	$8,500+	~1h 00m to 1h 15m
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS)	~413 mi / 359 nm	$7,500+	~0h 50m to 1h 10m
San Francisco (SFO) to Teterboro (TEB)	~2,562 mi / 2,227 nm	$32,000+	~5h 00m to 5h 30m

Summer Fog Season (June to August): Marine layer fog is common and can affect visibility-driven runway configurations; build flexibility into early-morning departures.
Post-Capacity-Change Booking (2026 ongoing): Given SFO's still-reduced arrival rate, book further ahead than you might have previously, particularly for peak commuter hours.
Rainy Season (November to March): Triggers the Southeast Plan runway configuration roughly 4% of the time; minor scheduling impact but worth knowing.
Major Tech and Convention Events: Bay Area conference season (year-round, concentrated in spring and fall) drives periodic regional demand spikes.

Ground Transfer: Approximately 8 to 13 miles to downtown San Francisco, subject to Bay Area traffic patterns.
Customs and Immigration: SFO is a customs landing rights airport; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance of international arrivals.
Delay Planning: Given the 2026 capacity reduction, ask your operator whether Oakland (KOAK) offers a faster path for your specific itinerary before committing to SFO.

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through San Francisco for Bay Area business and leisure clients, with particular attention to the airport's 2026 capacity change and how it affects scheduling.

Hogani Jets coordinates each San Francisco charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator evaluates SFO against the Oakland alternate for every booking, manages Fly Quiet compliance, and coordinates customs pre-clearance for international arrivals.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

San Francisco International Airport uses ICAO code KSFO and IATA/FAA code SFO. It sits approximately 8 to 13 miles southeast of downtown San Francisco in an unincorporated part of San Mateo County.

Yes, though some has since returned. On March 31, 2026, the FAA permanently banned simultaneous side-by-side landings on SFO's closely spaced parallel runways (28L and 28R, only 750 feet apart). Together with a six-month repaving closure of Runway 1R/19L, this cut the airport's maximum arrival rate by roughly 33%, from 54 to 36 aircraft per hour. The FAA began allowing staggered parallel landings on August 12, and Runway 1R/19L reopened on September 29, so SFO now expects about 45 to 48 arrivals per hour in clear weather. Side-by-side landings remain banned, and the stricter procedure still applies in fog or low visibility.

No. It is one of the busiest commercial international gateways in the country, a hub for United and Alaska Airlines with over 54 million annual passengers. Private jets use a dedicated FBO separate from the commercial terminals.

One: Signature Aviation, the sole on-site general aviation FBO.

Yes. Oakland International Airport (KOAK), about 10 miles northeast, hosts KaiserAir, an FBO that explicitly markets itself as a standby option specifically for when SFO experiences delays, offering full private aviation service without SFO's current arrival-rate constraint.

Yes. SFO is a customs landing rights airport; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance of an international arrival.

Runway 10L/28R, at 11,870 feet, is the airport's longest and most capable runway with Category III ILS approach capability, typically the preferred choice for charter jet operations. Runway 10R/28L (11,381 ft) is a strong second option.

Yes. SFO is designated a noise-sensitive airport, and Runway 10 is the preferred runway between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM when weather and flight conditions permit. Your operator coordinates compliance with the airport's Fly Quiet program as part of standard trip planning.

SFO operates under different runway configurations depending on weather: a West Plan during normal westerly winds, and a Southeast Plan during rainstorms (roughly 4% of the time) that shifts operations to Runways 10 and 19. Combined with the 2026 capacity reduction, this makes schedule flexibility more valuable at SFO than at many other airports.

Yes, through Signature Aviation, SFO's on-site FBO, which supports planeside vehicle access for charter clients.

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM ET

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