Apr 8, 2025 - Culture

San Francisco airport's takeoffs and landings: A work of art

Thomas Wheatley

Takeoffs and landing at San Francisco International Airport. Rendering: James Reid/Heatmap Horizons

San Francisco International Airport doesn't just display art. It is art.

Driving the news: James Reid, a 25-year-old software developer who lives southeast of England, turns flight tracking information into data visual displays of takeoffs and landings at major airports, including San Francisco's.

Zoom in: Reid showcases his work and process on Instagram and sells the renderings on Etsy.

What they're saying: "I love making things any which way I can, particularly on the computer and in the kitchen," Reid, who is an aviation buff and has a pilot's license, told Axios.

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San Francisco airport's takeoffs and landings: A work of art

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