Cheatsheet - How to fly SFO Transitions

What to expect for a SFO Bayshore Transition

The low altitude option, will stay below 2,000 ft, keep west of Bayshore Freeway (U.S. 101); talking to SFO tower.

Northbound

• (From KPAO) straight out departure, west of 101 free way, 2,000 ft.
• Palo Alto tower (118.6) => San Carlos Tower (119.0) => SFO Tower (120.5) => Oakland Center (127.8) or Norcal (135.1)

Southbound

• Norcal => SFO Tower (120.5) => San Carlos Tower (119.0)

What to expect for a SFO Pacifica (Coastline) Transition

The high altitude option, stay west of the coastline; talking to Norcal.

Southbound

Oakland Center (127.8) => Norcal (135.1) => stay west of the coastline => Norcal (Woodside 135.65) => KSQL / KPAO tower