A temporary halt in takeoffs was ordered by the FAA at SFO, affecting flights scheduled to land in San Francisco, which were delayed at their departure points until Sunday evening.
A temporary halt in flight departures was imposed by the FAA for a period spanning from 9:53 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. PDT, specifically affecting some Western U.S. air traffic control centers as mentioned in an FAA notice dated Monday.
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San Francisco's airport declined to provide an immediate response to inquiries from.
Read next ↗President Trump vows to urge restraint from Israel in response to Iranian retaliation.San Francisco International Airport saw over 54 million passengers pass through its gates in 2025, as stated on their website. The airport serves as a major hub for United Airlines, with numerous routes connecting it to various destinations across Asia.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced in March that new safety measures would be implemented at San Francisco's airport, affecting certain arrivals.


