Learn at the Library and Archives

The San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Archive Collection includes over 8000 books, 600 periodical titles and 89,000 archival objects all related to aviation from its inception through tomorrow’s evolutions/innovations. Materials cover airport development, airline history, airplane manufacturing, vintage aircraft, aviation fashion, company newsletters and publications, technical manuals and drawings, promotional materials, oral histories, photography and so much more.

Library and Archives
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Hours of Operation

The Library and research services are free of charge and are available by appointment only, 10:00am to 3:30pm, Sunday through Friday. The collection is non-lending, non-circulating, and photocopying and scanning fees may be applied.

For further information please contact the library staff at librarian@flysfo.com or 650.821.9909

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News at the Museum

SFAS donates vintage uniforms to SFO Commission Aviation Library, museum

SFAS is excited to announce that it has donated a collection of nearly 100 uniform pieces to the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.…

SFAS GALA 2024: Honoring Sara Nelson, A Beacon in the Aviation Industry

A large crowd gathered at the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum to honor this year’s Achievement in Aviation Award recipient, Sara Nelson. Known for her passionate advocacy and unwavering commitment…