Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sfo

abbreviation

ˌɛs ˌɛf ˈoʊ

Definition

A common abbreviation for San Francisco International Airport, which is located in San Mateo County, California, near the city of San Francisco.

Examples

We have a flight scheduled to depart from SFO at 3 PM.
Many travelers prefer to use SFO due to its proximity to Silicon Valley.

Meaning

SFO is the three-letter code used in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to represent San Francisco International Airport, a major hub for both domestic and international flights.