Suspicious Package Found At SFO, Flights Cancelled On Busy Travel Day

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A suspicious package investigation at San Francisco International Airport has caused disruptions on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

At around 11 a.m. on Friday SFO reopened the terminal.

"Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has fully reopened and all ticket counters are operational There is still heavy roadway congestion, so give yourself extra time getting to the Airport and consider dropping off at the International Terminal and taking AirTrain," SFO reported.

Authorities have shut down the upper-level roadway to Terminal One at SFO due to the investigation.

“Terminal 1 Departures Level lobby is closed due to police activity. Please avoid the departures level of the domestic terminals. Departing passengers with no bags to check, drop off at International Terminal and use the security checkpoints there to get to your gates,” SFO said in a statement.

There were over 190 flight delays and about 20 cancellations reported at SFO, and the FAA stated there is an average delay of over 90 minutes.

The airport has an FAA ground delay until midnight due to high winds impacting flight operations, complicating post-holiday travel.

Travelers should check their flight status frequently.