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New FAA arrival procedure aims to reduce flight delays at SFO
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dan Kerman , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The FAA is implementing a new arrival procedure, which will allow for more hourly arrivals at the airport.
Changes are coming to San Francisco International Airport, aimed at reducing flight delays. The FAA is implementing a new arrival procedure, which will allow for more hourly arrivals at the airport. This adjustment comes after a period of repeated delays, which began over four months ago.
At that time, the FAA stopped allowing planes to land side by side, and two of the airport's four runways were closed for construction. Further details about the new procedure and its expected impact on flight schedules are available from the source. The change is set to take effect on a Wednesday, although the specific date is not specified.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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