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SFO Flights Canceled, Delayed By Weather

Both arrivals and departures have been impacted, and a temporary "ground stop" ordered because of wind.

Check with your airline before going to the airport.
Check with your airline before going to the airport. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Are you catching a flight at San Francisco International Airport today, or you're scheduled to pick-up someone? Check with your airline before going to the airport.

There have been 33 flights canceled into and out of SFO on Thursday because of weather in the area, an SFO spokesman said. In addition, the FAA issued a temporary ground stop.

The cancellations, evenly split between arrivals and departures, mostly are affecting shorter flights along the West Coast, according to SFO spokesman Doug Yakel.

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As for the remaining flights at the airport, roughly 10 percent of them are delayed as of 8:30 a.m., with delays averaging about 35 minutes, Yakel said.

Travelers are encouraged to check with their airline for any updates on the status of their flight.

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— Patch editor Bea Karnes and Bay City News contributed to this story


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