Relieving Locations at San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International (SFO) in
San Francisco, CA.
Pre-Security Locations
- Terminal 1, Courtyard 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level: This is a fenced outdoor area equipped with water bowls and mutt mitt dispensers. It is accessible for the disabled.
- Terminal 3, near Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level: Similar amenities as Terminal 1, with accessibility features.
Post-Security Locations
- International Terminal, A Gates: Located post-security, providing convenience for passengers who have cleared security.
- Terminal 1, B Gates: Post-security relief area for pets.
- Terminal 1, C Gates Near Gate C5: Another post-security option for pet relief.
- Terminal 2, D Gates: Accessible post-security pet relief area.
- Terminal 3, F Gates at the entrance to Gates F11 - F22: Offers post-security relief for pets.
All animal relief areas are designed to be accessible for the disabled and are available 24 hours a day. They are equipped with drinking areas with bowls and garbage areas with mutt mitt dispensers. Painted paw-prints on the arrivals level terminal curbside walkways lead the way to outdoor locations, while overhead signage on the departures level guides passengers to indoor locations.
Last reviewed: August 2025