I Left My Podcast in San Francisco
Aug 3, 2026 · 37 min · 16 segments
Go behind the scenes at San Francisco International Airport with Director Mike Nakornkhet, the first Asian‑American to lead SFO. From childhood aviation dreams to managing one of the world’s most…
Mike NakornkhetGuest
Franco FinnHost
What if I told you there are big changes happening at SFO that most travelers have no idea about? Well, today we're diving in to find out exactly what's going on behind the scenes.
Now, this is a show where we take you behind the scenes with the people shaping our city.
And today we're joined by Mike Nekornket, who's the director of the San Francisco International Airport and also the first Asian American to ever lead SFO.
We're going to talk about his long and meaningful career in aviation, the new Gate Explorer Pass program, which is already receiving positive feedback, and the exceptional staff who helped create a uniquely welcoming and vibrant airport culture.
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