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FAA Landing Ban at SFO Causes 41% Flight Delays Before Easing Restrictions

FAA Eases Landing Ban at SFO Following 41% Flight Delays
Image: Moonrise over the South Bay from SFO Public Shoreline L1110161 by wbaiv via flickr, by-sa

The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a landing ban at San Francisco International Airport on August 7, 2026, resulting in delays for 41% of flights scheduled at the facility. This disruption affected air traffic along the USA West Coast as operations were temporarily restricted.

Later the same day, the FAA relaxed the landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport, allowing flight operations to resume. This action helped reduce delays and restore more normal traffic flow at the airport.