Did you know that the Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that establishes requirements that driver licenses and identification cards issued by U.S. states and territories must satisfy to be accepted for accessing federal government facilities, nuclear power plants, and for boarding airline flights in the United States?
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Did you know that starting on May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities? Learn more.
Did you know that SFO now offers service to Belize, known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Belize Barrier Reef, which is the second-largest coral reef system in the world, lush rainforests, ancient Mayan ruins, and diverse wildlife? United Airlines operates the flight which will run once per week.
Did you know that Eugene Jacques Bullard was the first African American military pilot. He was born in 1895 in Columbus, Georgia, and was forced to flee to Europe during his teenage years due to the racial violence he faced in the United States. Eventually, Eugene joined the French Foreign Legion, becoming the first African American to do so, and fought in World War I.
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Did you know that there are 163 Traveler Information Volunteers who work at SFO? Volunteers are on hand from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week to assist passengers in variety of ways throughout the terminals.
Did you know that the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. During World War II, black Americans in many U.S. states were still subject to the Jim Crow laws and the American military was racially segregated, as was much of the federal government.
Did you know that The San Francisco Police Department-Airport Bureau provides basic police services to the airport, enforces the airport’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security plan, and supports the individual security plans of the airlines? The San Francisco Police Department’s Airport Bureau also plays a crucial role in the airport’s emergency response capabilities.
Did you know that SFO was named the Best Airport in North America in 2024 by Business Traveler Magazine? The publication noted the Airport’s commitment to an outstanding experience, noting its high customer satisfaction ratings from Airports Council International and J.D. Power.
Did you know that SFO now has an Ambassador Escort Program, designed to enhance the safety and security of all employees? The program provides access to SFPD Ambassadors who can be dispatched to escort employees to and from the terminals and parking garages and lots within the Airport complex.
Did you know that federal sound insulation efforts can be traced back to shortly after World War II, when the enactment of the Federal Airport Act of 1946 created the Federal-Aid Airport Program (FAAP)?