Signature Flight Support
San Francisco, CA
About Signature Flight Support
Signature Flight Support operates the sole FBO at San Francisco International Airport, running a 24/7 operation from a LEED Gold-certified terminal on North Access Road along the Bay waterfront. The facility includes two 24,000-square-foot hangars capable of housing aircraft up to G550 size, a modern customer lobby with amenity bar, a crew lounge with quiet rooms, showers, and massage chairs, as well as a cafe, business center, conference rooms, and management offices.
U.S. Customs clearance is available on site for international arrivals, making Signature SFO one of the Bay Area's primary private aviation entry points for transpacific and European flights. The terminal's LEED Gold certification reflects a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability that aligns with the values of many Bay Area corporate travelers.
SFO's location on the peninsula places the FBO roughly equidistant between downtown San Francisco (15 minutes north) and the heart of Silicon Valley in Palo Alto and Menlo Park (20 minutes south via Highway 101). This geographic sweet spot makes it a natural choice for technology executives, venture capitalists, and corporate boards who split their time between the city and the peninsula's tech campuses.
The airport's parallel runways handle heavy commercial traffic, and private aviation shares the airspace and ATC sequencing with airlines. Expect longer taxi times and potential holds during peak commercial hours compared to smaller Bay Area airports like San Carlos, Oakland, or San Jose. Fuel pricing at SFO reflects the premium location. For passengers who need to be close to SFO's commercial terminal for connections or who want the shortest drive to downtown San Francisco, Signature SFO is the only option on the field.
Amenities and services
Operations at San Francisco International Airport
Downtown San Francisco is 14 miles north of the airport. Car service typically runs 25 to 45 minutes, though Bay Bridge and 101 congestion during commute hours can push that to 60 minutes or more. For Silicon Valley destinations, Palo Alto is roughly 20 miles south (30 minutes in light traffic), and San Jose is 40 miles south (35 to 50 minutes). BART connects SFO directly to downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes for passengers traveling light, but most private jet passengers use car service arranged through the FBO. Helicopter transfers to the San Francisco Embarcadero helipad are available and cut transit to under 10 minutes.