Video shows travelers stranded in dark San Francisco airport after power outage

Airline travelers scheduled to go in and out of San Francisco, California, were stuck in SFO airport terminals after the building lost power Tuesday.

“SFO is currently experiencing a power outage in the terminals,” the airport tweeted at 8:51 p.m. on June 13, 2023. “Airport electricians are on scene and are working to restore power to the affected areas. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews work to resolve the issue.”

Officials said power began to return to some parts of the terminal before 10 p.m., and then was fully restored shortly afterward, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Some flights to SFO were diverted to San Jose, while others were canceled, NBC Bay Area reported. Social media reports indicated some passengers were briefly stuck on planes at the gates.

SFO goes dark for a short time.
SFO goes dark for a short time.