High Risk 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue  ·  California

San Francisco International Airport CA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  CALIFORNIA

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Operator / BranchCity of San Francisco
Host CountySan Mateo County CA
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

San Francisco International is built on fill in San Francisco Bay and sits directly on bay mud subject to liquefaction in a major earthquake. The runways extend over the bay with serious sea level rise and storm surge vulnerability. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake severely impacted the airport.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

57 million annual passengers. Bay mud liquefaction in a major earthquake could make runways unusable. The bay location creates serious sea level rise vulnerability as the airport sits only feet above high tide.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-101, I-380, Millbrae Avenue. San Mateo County Emergency Management coordinates seismic and flooding protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone