SFO Officials Expecting Flight Arrival Delays Of Up To 116 Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Passengers on planes arriving at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday may be delayed up to 116 minutes, airport officials said.
Low ceilings are expected to force SFO to begin a delay program at 9 a.m., said airport duty manager Linda Perry. The program slows the arrival rate of planes landing at SFO to ensure passenger safety.
Officials expect that planes arriving from airports within 1,600 miles of SFO to be affected, Perry said. That distance includes cities such as Denver and Salt Lake City.
Officials expect the delays to last until 5 p.m. Departing planes may be delayed as well.
There are currently no delays at Oakland International Airport or Mineta San Jose International Airport.
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