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AA operates out of both Terminal 2 (ticket counters, baggage check and carousels, curbside check-in, TSA, Pre-Check, Clear, Admirals Club), and gates only at Terminal 1 (linked airside, no ticket counters).
Link to AA SFO information page
Link to SFO Admirals Club Information
Link to AA SFO airport page
Link to official SFO airport page
Link to map with Terminal 2 concessions
Ticket counter: Terminal 2, Concourse D
Daily: 3:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Admirals Club : After security, Terminal 2 (T2), Boarding Area D (open 04:15-00:15)
Gates
Terminal 2 Concourse D: 56A, 56B, 57, 58A, 58B
Terminal 1 Concourse C: 45A, 45B, and 47
These are connected by an airside corridor above and alongside the tarmac. The Admirals Club is in Terminal 2 after security; allow 5-15 minutes to gates (C gates are farther) depending on gate and mobility.
Baggage carousels: downstairs, Terminal 2
Animal relief area: landside lower level outside baggage claim, turn right and look for dog paws.
Minimum Connect Times
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE .50 1.00 1.45 1.45
OFFLINE .50 1.00 1.45 1.45
** OR * ARE ALL
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 1000 - 1999
OPN -15SEP16
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 4000 - 4799
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 6000 - 6999
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 8000 - 8999
AA-AS DD SUP FLT 6100 - 9099 - ALL
AA-AS DD 1.15
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 1000 - 1999 OPN -15SEP16
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 4000 - 4799
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 6000 - 6999
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 8000 - 8999
**-AS DD 1.15
AA-** DD SUP FLT 6100 - 9099 - ALL
Other nuggets of info
SFO has two runway pairs:
10L/28R 11,870 ft 3,618 m Asphalt
10R/28L 11,381 3,469 Asphalt
and
1R/19L 8,650 2,637 Asphalt
1L/19R 7,650 2,332 Asphalt
These runways were designed and built with non-standard runway separation (centerlines of the parallel runways are only 750 feet / 230 m apart) Any time weather conditions affect SFO, ATC flow control is put into effect because only one runway of each runway pair can be used. This may mean delayed arrivals (and subsequent departures) as well as diversions (usually to SJC, but may include OAK).
A useful resource with links in the Wikipost is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html.
AA operates out of both Terminal 2 (ticket counters, baggage check and carousels, curbside check-in, TSA, Pre-Check, Clear, Admirals Club), and gates only at Terminal 1 (linked airside, no ticket counters).
Link to AA SFO information page
Link to SFO Admirals Club Information
Link to AA SFO airport page
Link to official SFO airport page
Link to map with Terminal 2 concessions
Ticket counter: Terminal 2, Concourse D
Daily: 3:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Admirals Club : After security, Terminal 2 (T2), Boarding Area D (open 04:15-00:15)
Gates
Terminal 2 Concourse D: 56A, 56B, 57, 58A, 58B
Terminal 1 Concourse C: 45A, 45B, and 47
These are connected by an airside corridor above and alongside the tarmac. The Admirals Club is in Terminal 2 after security; allow 5-15 minutes to gates (C gates are farther) depending on gate and mobility.
Baggage carousels: downstairs, Terminal 2
Animal relief area: landside lower level outside baggage claim, turn right and look for dog paws.
Minimum Connect Times
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE .50 1.00 1.45 1.45
OFFLINE .50 1.00 1.45 1.45
** OR * ARE ALL
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 1000 - 1999
OPN -15SEP16
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 4000 - 4799
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 6000 - 6999
AA-AS DD .30 FLT 1 - 6099 - FLT 8000 - 8999
AA-AS DD SUP FLT 6100 - 9099 - ALL
AA-AS DD 1.15
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 1000 - 1999 OPN -15SEP16
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 4000 - 4799
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 6000 - 6999
**-AS DD SUP ALL - FLT 8000 - 8999
**-AS DD 1.15
AA-** DD SUP FLT 6100 - 9099 - ALL
Other nuggets of info
SFO has two runway pairs:
10L/28R 11,870 ft 3,618 m Asphalt
10R/28L 11,381 3,469 Asphalt
and
1R/19L 8,650 2,637 Asphalt
1L/19R 7,650 2,332 Asphalt
These runways were designed and built with non-standard runway separation (centerlines of the parallel runways are only 750 feet / 230 m apart) Any time weather conditions affect SFO, ATC flow control is put into effect because only one runway of each runway pair can be used. This may mean delayed arrivals (and subsequent departures) as well as diversions (usually to SJC, but may include OAK).
A useful resource with links in the Wikipost is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html.
AA at SFO / San Francisco Int’l. Airport: questions, connections, etc.
Feb 7, 2017, 10:00 pm
#106
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
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I've used the Centurion lounge several times after arrival, they just ask for a BP and show them the inbound and explain I have a friend or co-worker landing shortly and never had an issue.
Feb 8, 2017, 11:56 pm
#107
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO, LON
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Bonvoy Tit, Hilton Dia etc etc
Posts: 2,354
Small, subtle difference between "Day of Departure" and "Departure" 
I've used it on arrival too a couple of times in Vegas. I suspect the language our esteemed moderator quotes is used for the cases (one only, I think) where the lounge is not airside and folks might turn up for drinks at random times. Can't think why I'd go to LGA for a drink at the Centurion Lounge, but I suppose someone might. Would have been nice had they done the same at SFO.
I've used it on arrival too a couple of times in Vegas. I suspect the language our esteemed moderator quotes is used for the cases (one only, I think) where the lounge is not airside and folks might turn up for drinks at random times. Can't think why I'd go to LGA for a drink at the Centurion Lounge, but I suppose someone might. Would have been nice had they done the same at SFO.
Jun 10, 2017, 12:56 pm
#108
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Francisco, California USA (SFO)
Posts: 262
I have a question for AA flights that land in Terminal 1 Concourse C at gates 45A, 45B and 47 which are the legacy US gates next in the same terminal as DL, is the baggage claim to pick up bags actually in Terminal 1 or will it be in Terminal 2?
Jun 10, 2017, 8:47 pm
#109
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: AA,UA,AS
Posts: 319
Baggage claim will be in Terminal 2 with all other American flights.
Jun 11, 2017, 1:38 pm
#110
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Francisco, California USA (SFO)
Posts: 262
Thanks, I thought it would be in Terminal 1 since that would physically be closer to the plane but I guess other than the gates in Terminal 1, the ticket counters and everything else for American is in Terminal 2.
Jun 11, 2017, 5:42 pm
#111
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, SPG / Marriott GLD, HHonors GLD
Posts: 520
It's a couple of minute walk from the T1 exit - you'll see at the exit signs for "American Baggage Claim" that direct those passengers to the T2 exit past the yoga room and by the Admirals Club
Jul 10, 2017, 11:54 pm
#113
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco, where else?
Programs: EXP,EX-CK 2.5mm, now lifetime Platinum, ex-UA1K, Marriott- Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 991
If I'm departing out of AA terminal 1 (former US Air) with carryon only, I assume I can just be dropped off at Terminal 1 and go through security there? I haven't even flown out of the legacy US Air gates before and would appreciate any words of advice from the experts... thanks.
Last edited by goldengate; Jul 10, 2017 at 11:54 pm Reason: edited for clarity
Jul 11, 2017, 8:01 am
#114
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gatwick, UK
Programs: UA *G, BA Silver
Posts: 1,673
If I'm departing out of AA terminal 1 (former US Air) with carryon only, I assume I can just be dropped off at Terminal 1 and go through security there? I haven't even flown out of the legacy US Air gates before and would appreciate any words of advice from the experts... thanks.
Jul 12, 2017, 8:53 am
#115
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco, where else?
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Posts: 991
Got it, thanks. I assume gate # will tell me which terminal. T2 is like coming home so I'd rather depart from there since I know it so well. Not that AA cares... haha
Jul 12, 2017, 9:49 am
#116
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, SPG / Marriott GLD, HHonors GLD
Posts: 520
If I'm flying early morning I usually arrive just at boarding time so I ask to be dropped off at T1. if I want to goto the AC - T2 does the trick. It's a short walk between anyways, at most 6-7 minutes
Jul 12, 2017, 10:04 am
#117
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco, where else?
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Perfect, thank you! I'm flying SFO PHX so I'm guessing it will be T1 but I'll check morning of flight.
That's exactly right. If it's a gate in the 40s it's T1 - tell the Uber/Lyft you're flying T1/Delta and you'll be able to go right through. T1 has Clear and Precheck and similarly light security lines as T2 through the DL checkpoint. If 50s, T2. In my experience all the LUS planes still goto T1 though your destination may not be on a LUS plane if its a LUS hub (usually is though). IE - DFW SFO has had LUS A321s over the last year, those go into T1. PHX is starting to see more LAA 737s (though not on this route yet), etc.
If I'm flying early morning I usually arrive just at boarding time so I ask to be dropped off at T1. if I want to goto the AC - T2 does the trick. It's a short walk between anyways, at most 6-7 minutes
If I'm flying early morning I usually arrive just at boarding time so I ask to be dropped off at T1. if I want to goto the AC - T2 does the trick. It's a short walk between anyways, at most 6-7 minutes
Jul 12, 2017, 2:51 pm
#119
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Location: Gatwick, UK
Programs: UA *G, BA Silver
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Jul 12, 2017, 2:53 pm
#120
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Added to the Wikipost:
NOTE: Terminal 1 is under major redevelopment lasting to 2024. See current issues affecting gates through 48 here.
NOTE: Terminal 1 is under major redevelopment lasting to 2024. See current issues affecting gates through 48 here.