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There's a lot to see in this photo from 1967! This image was posted on May 05, 2017. #sfohistory #aviationhistory #avgeek #sfoat90 #sfhistory #notadrone #aerialphotography

This year SFO turns 90! This image was posted on May 04, 2017. #sfohistory #aviationhistory #avgeek #sfoat90 #throwbackthursday #tbt #sfhistory

In 1970, industrialist and aviation entrepreneur Howard Hughes (1905–1976) bought Air West, added his name to the airline, and kept its home base at San Francisco International Airport. This image was posted on May 03, 2017. #avgeek #aviationhistory #hughesairwest #hughesair #airwest #howardhughes #mariozamparelli #zamparelli #crewlife #paxex #flightattendant #crewlife #fa #fashioninflight #hostesses #flightattendantlife #flightcrew #avgeek #aviationhistory #womeninaviation

When the Air Mail Act of 1925 was passed, the City and County of San Francisco recognized the economic importance of establishing a municipal airport as the western terminus of a transcontinental airmail route. This image was posted on May 03, 2017. #sfoat90 #waybackwednesday #sfohistory #avgeek #aviationhistory #sfhistory

We are very sad to hear about the passing of artist Vito Acconci. This image was posted on May 02, 2017. #rip #vitoacconci #restinpeace #publicart #contemporaryart

This year San Francisco International Airport is turning 90! This image was posted on April 27, 2017. #tbt #throwbackthursday #sfohistory #sfoat90 #sfo #avgeek #aviationhistory

George Petty became famous as a pinup artist in the 1930s and 40s. This image was posted on April 26, 2017. #pettygirl #twa #georgepetty #fashioninflight #womeninaviation #avgeek #aviationhistory

Construction of the North Terminal (now Terminal 3) began #onthisday in 1971 with a groundbreaking ceremony that included a water canon salute performed by airport fire trucks. This image was posted on April 22, 2017. #sfohistory #sfhistory #avgeek #aviationhistory

The Central Terminal (now Terminal 2) has changed a lot since its construction in 1954. This image was posted on April 20, 2017. #tbt #throwbackthursday #sfohistory #avgeek #aviationhistory

The first American Airlines Boeing 747 jet flight to New York took off from SFO #onthisday in 1970. This image was posted on April 19, 2017. #sfohistory #sfo #sfhistory #avgeek #aviationhistory #aa #americanairlines #boeing #boeing747 #747

Do you recognize this terminal interior? This image was posted on April 06, 2017. #sfohistory #tbt #throwbackthursday

Happy Birthday #United Airlines! This image was posted on April 06, 2017. #avgeek #aviationhistory #boeing

What did flight gear look like in 1932? This image was posted on March 30, 2017. #womeninaviation #avgeek #aviationhistory #throwbackthursday #tbt #aviatrix #sfohistory #womenshistorymonth #fashion

Janet Knight began flying in 1930 and was the first woman to earn a transport license at Mills Field. This image was posted on March 29, 2017. #womenshistorymonth #womeninaviation #avgeek #aviationhistory #aviatrix #sfohistory

The Pan American Airways Marine Air Terminal on Dinner Key in the Coconut Grove section of Miami, Florida, was considered a milestone of design in commercial aviation when it opened #onthisday 1934. This image was posted on March 25, 2017. #panam #aviationhistory #avgeek #dinnerkey #coconutgrove #miami #avgeek #aviationhistory

Flying for the first time? This image was posted on March 23, 2017. #tbt #throwbackthursday #sfohistory #womenshistorymonth #aviationhistory #womeninaviation #avgeek

#OnThisDay in 1959, TWA (Trans World Airlines) inaugurated transcontinental Boeing 707 jet service from San Francisco International Airport to New York. This image was posted on March 20, 2017. #avgeek #aviationhistory #boeing #707 #boeing707 #twa #transworldairlines #vintage #vintageaviation #vintageads #vintangeadvertisements

A snapshot of SFO in 1970: telephone banks (remember those?) This image was posted on March 16, 2017.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of San Francisco International Airport. This image was posted on March 15, 2017. #sfohistory #sfo #sanfrancisco #sfhistory #bayareahistory

Happy Pi Day! This image was posted on March 14, 2017.

Under the wing of a Stearman 4D, these two aviatrixes, clad in aviator helmets and goggles, were part of an air show held at SFO on November 20, 1932. This image was posted on March 09, 2017. #womeninaviation #aviatrix #aviatrixes #throwbackthursday #tbt #womenshistorymonth #sfohistory #sfhistory #avgeek #aviationhistory

Before the central multi-level parking structure was built in 1965, cars parked in a circular formation in front of the Central Terminal (now Terminal 2). This image was posted on March 02, 2017.

"The Voice of S.F. This image was posted on February 22, 2017.

This photo shows the newly constructed 1937 passenger terminal and four hangars. This image was posted on February 16, 2017.

#HappyBirthday to JetBlue which commenced operations on this day in 2000. This image was posted on February 11, 2017.

The Skyway Cafe was a restaurant at SFO in the 1950s. This image was posted on February 02, 2017.

The Aviation Museum and Library is closed today to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This image was posted on January 16, 2017.

Happy Holidays from SFO Museum. This image was posted on December 25, 2016.

Before the jet bridge, passengers would board planes from ground level using rolling stairs regardless of the heat, rain, snow, or wind on the airfield. This image was posted on December 22, 2016.

One of the greatest advances in commercial aviation was the succesful introduction of jet airliners during the late 1950s. This image was posted on December 20, 2016. #boeing100 #aviationhistory #avgeek #avgeeks #707 #panam

Pre-security, in the arrivals level of Terminal 3, we have on display a selection of works from Edward Chavez (1917-2004), a recognized master within the aircraft model-making community. This image was posted on December 02, 2016. #avgeek #aviationhistory #modelplanes #nuttree #vacaville #edwardchavez #nuttreeairport #bayareahistory

What would you have ordered from this circa 1965 menu from the International Room? This image was posted on December 01, 2016. #sfohistory #tbt #throwbackthursday

#OnThisday in 2001, the ceremonial last Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed from Kansas City, Missouri and landed in St. Louis, Missouri. This image was posted on December 01, 2016.