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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

IATA OAKICAO KOAKLocal OAK🇺🇸 Oakland
Coordinates
37.7201°N, 122.2212°W
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:01

About 14h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is an international airport in Oakland, California, United States. The airport is located seven miles (11 km) south of downtown Oakland and twelve miles (19 km) east of San Francisco, serving the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The airport is owned by the Port of Oakland and has domestic passenger flights to cities throughout the United States and international flights to Mexico and El Salvador, in addition to cargo flights to China and Japan. The airport covers 2,600 acres (1,100 ha) of land. The airport is an operating base for Southwest Airlines.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KOAK

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 3010,520 ft / 3,206 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10R / 28L6,213 ft / 1,894 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10L / 28R5,457 ft / 1,663 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 333,376 ft / 1,029 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPNORCAL APP125.350 MHz
APPNORCAL APP31.760 MHz
ATISATIS133.775 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.100 MHz
DEPNORCAL DEP120.900 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
RDOOAKLAND RDO122.000 MHz
TWROAKLAND TWR118.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingDiningShoppingFlight Status

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (34)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled2100 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
METROPOLITAN OAKLAND AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Salesforce Tower1,070 ft79 ft
181 Fremont Tower801 ft69 ft
California Center696 ft95 ft
Millennium Tower646 ft49 ft
One Rincon Hill South Tower640 ft118 ft
The Avery617 ft72 ft
50 Fremont Center600 ft62 ft
Park Tower at Transbay600 ft49 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?

The ICAO code for San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is KOAK, and its IATA code is OAK.

Where is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport located?

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is large airport located in Oakland, United States, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport have?

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 10,520 ft / 3,206 m.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?

Airlines historically serving San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport include AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?

Historical data lists 34 nonstop destinations from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport in?

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?

The nearest airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), about 6 nm to the se, followed by San Francisco International Airport and Boneyard Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.