Between February 4-10, 2026, general aviation operations around the Bay will be impacted by increased activity due to the Super Bowl, which takes place on February 8, 2026. More information can be found at https://www.faa.gov/superbowl.
The Bay Area will host Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Due to the large number of corporate jets likely to depart following the Super Bowl, the FAA may use North Field as necessary for safety or operational purposes. OAK expects these impacts are most likely to occur Sunday evening and again Monday morning. Please expect corporate jet departures from North Field. Aircraft may overfly residential areas and residents may experience unusual aircraft noise.
The Port of Oakland apologizes in advance for any disturbances. Aircraft noise concerns may be directed to Noise Hotline at 510-563-6463.
In 2002, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) opened the airport’s Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE) — the first in California, which reduces noise from engine maintenance by approximately 17 decibels. The GRE began operation in July 2002. The thee-sided structure, located near the center of the airfield, encloses a 325-by-264 feet rectangular area and is large enough to accommodate Boeing 747 aircraft. It is made of sloping zinc-coated steel “Noiseblotter” panels, creating walls that range from 19 to 40 feet in height.
The $4.2 million facility is used for testing engines, which must be operated at full power, after routine maintenance or repairs. Not only does the “GRE” reduce engine noise, but it also allows airlines to test engines in a wider range of wind conditions than is possible on an open field. Oakland is the fourth airport in the nation to build a GRE. Other installations are in Chicago, Portland and Indianapolis. All have been built by Blast Deflectors, Inc. of Watsonville.
