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SFO Closes Terminal 1 Departures as Suspicious Package Probe Compounds Weather Delays

The FAA’s ground delay remains in place, capping SFO arrivals at 28 per hour because of strong winds.

Overview

  • SFO said the Terminal 1 Departures lobby is closed for police activity related to a reported suspicious package, and directed some departing passengers to use the International Terminal checkpoints.
  • Local reports counted roughly 190 to 200 flight delays and about 20 cancellations as the security response overlapped with weather-related constraints.
  • The FAA’s advisory warned delays could build toward two hours on average with maximum waits near three hours, after earlier shorter holds were reported.
  • An early-morning PG&E-related electrical issue briefly cut power to parts of terminals, two runways and baggage systems before crews restored operations around 6 a.m.
  • Oakland and San Jose airports reported minimal impact from the storm, and travelers were urged to check directly with their airlines for updates.