Opposite Day in the San Francisco Bay
| Airport(s) | KSFO,KOAK,KSJC |
|---|---|
| Started | 2022-01-10 00:00 |
| Ended | 2022-01-10 04:00 |
| Total movements | 265 |
San Francisco International Airport (KSFO)
Departures: 71 Arrivals: 114
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK)
Departures: 19 Arrivals: 18
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC)
Departures: 21 Arrivals: 22
San Francisco International Airport is known for its closely spaced approaches to runways 28L and 28R, as well closely spaced departures from runways 1L and 1R. SFO runs in that configuration for the majority of the year, but in the rare occasion that winds are strong out of the east or southeast, the bay area falls into what is called "Southeast Plan", where San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose flip their direction of operations. For this event, we will be putting ourselves into Southeast Plan, rain or shine (or unfavorable wind). Come experience this once a year (seriously! this configuration only happens a few times a year!) configuration with us.
Featured Airports: SFO, OAK, SJC
Date & Time: January 9th, 2022, 4 - 8 PM PST (7 - 11 PM EST, 0000z-0400z)
Note: Zulu time falls on the following date in Zulu
Routing Notes
Please make sure to file the following arrivals to avoid having to adjust your routing mid-flight. Only the most important changes to arrivals are noted. Non-RNAV aircraft can expect to receive appropriate routing during the event.
SFO
Instead of the BDEGA# arrival, file the STLER# arrival (arrivals from the north)
Instead of the DYAMD# arrival, file the ALWYS# arrival (arrivals from the east)
Instead of the SERFR# arrival, file the WWAVS# arrival (arrivals from the south)
The PIRAT# arrival is compatible with southeast plan
OAK
Instead of the WNDSR# arrival, file the AANET# arrival (arrivals from the north)
Instead of the OAKES# arrival, file the BANND# arrival (arrivals from the east)
Instead of the EMZOH# arrival, file the SKIZM# arrival (arrivals from the south)
The PIRAT# arrival is compatible with southeast plan
SJC
Instead of the BRIXX# arrival, file the FRLON# arrival (arrivals from the north)
The SILCN# and RAZRR# arrivals are compatible with southeast plan