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FAA announces plans to partially roll back SFO restrictions, allow more landings
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Federal Aviation Administration is revising its rules, which could lead to more aircraft being processed.
Changes are coming to San Francisco International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is revising its rules, which could lead to more aircraft being processed. This move is intended to make the most of the airport's existing landing strips, as some are currently out of use due to maintenance.
The revised rules will permit a specific type of arrival procedure. This adjustment may increase the number of planes that can land per hour, depending on the weather. Further information about the changes can be found through the Federal Aviation Administration or San Francisco International Airport officials.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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