SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced an all-time record for passenger traffic in 2012, with a total of 44.5 million passengers traveling through SFO. This surpasses the previous record of 41 million passenger set in 2011, and represents an 8.5% increase in traffic year-over-year.

Economic impact

SFO continued to be a vital source for job creation and contribution to local economies. The airport generated a total of 29,555 direct jobs and $1.7 billion in personal income. SFO also generated $469 million in state and local taxes. Construction projects launched during 2012 continue to add jobs to the area.

Market share

SFO offers a wide variety of travel options to passengers, 30 international carriers serving 31 international points, as well as 15 domestic airlines offering nonstop service to 74 cities in the U.S. In the Bay Area, SFO accounts for two-thirds of all domestic flight activity, and continues to serve as the primary international gateway.

Bay Area Market Share (Domestic Flights)
66% SFO
19% OAK
15% SJC

Bay Area Market Share (International Flights)
97% SFO
2%   SJC
1%   OAK

Airline Market Share at SFO
46%  United Airlines
9%     Virgin America
8%     (tie) Delta, Southwest/AirTran

Total landings by operator
29%  United Airlines
28%  SkyWest
9%     Virgin America

Key accomplishments in 2012

SFO made important progress over the past year, with highlights including:

• January – SFO opens the Yoga Room, a first of its kind at an airport
• May – construction begins on new state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control tower
• August – SFO opens a Marine Emergency Response Facility to enhance safety
• Sept – first ever “airport Hack-a-Thon” with THack to improve travel websites

Awards received by SFO in 2012
SFO was proud to be recognized for its efforts during the past year, evidenced by:

• Mar – ARN “Best Overall Concession Program – Large Airports”
• Mar – Fodor’s “Top Seven Airports in the World”
• Apr – SkyTrax “best service staff in North America”; 3rd best airport in the world
• June – Travel + Leisure “Best Single Social Media Promotion”
• July – Frequent Business Traveler “Best Airport in the Americas”
• November – Airports Going Green Awards for SFO Employee Wellness Program
• November – Airports Council International “Best Food & Beverage Program”

New routes launched at SFO in 2012

• May – Reagan National Airport (DCA) via United Airlines
• June – additional service to Paris (CDG) via XL Airways-France
• Aug – Raleigh-Durham (RDU) via United Airlines
• Aug – Reagan National Airport (DCA) via Virgin America