The bigger issue here is that the ILS is being set aside in favor of visual approaches in order to slot in a few more approaches per hour.
What's the point of equipping SFO with ILS if it's just going to sit idle?
What's the point of equipping SFO with ILS if it's just going to sit idle?
“ILS” is equipment, but it’s also procedures and (increased) spacing (compared to visual separation).