Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco
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About Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco
Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco is a United States Coast Guard Air Station located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco, California, at the San Francisco International Airport in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County. The air station sits adjacent to the airport with a limited use helicopter pad.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA M | Class B | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA I | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA G | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 2100 ft MSL | 10000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce Tower | 1,070 ft | 79 ft | — |
| KALW-FM (San Francisco) | 974 ft | 860 ft | — |
| 181 Fremont Tower | 801 ft | 69 ft | — |
| California Center | 696 ft | 95 ft | — |
| Millennium Tower | 646 ft | 49 ft | — |
| One Rincon Hill South Tower | 640 ft | 118 ft | — |
| The Avery | 617 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Park Tower at Transbay | 600 ft | 49 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco located?
Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco is heliport located in San Francisco, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco in?
Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco 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 Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco?
The nearest airport to Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 1 nm to the se, followed by Half Moon Bay Airport and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.