San Diego International Airport - Revision history

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	*'''Frontier Airlines''': A320-200, A320neo, A321-200, A321neo		*'''Frontier Airlines''': A320-200, A320neo, A321-200, A321neo
	*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200		*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200
	*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8		*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-9
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200
	*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9		*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9

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	*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8		*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200
	*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9 ~~''(resumes February 23, 2026)''~~		*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9
	*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900		*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8		*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8

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	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

	There is a ~~[http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "~~cell phone~~" parking~~ lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, ~~adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot~~. Unlike the previous ~~cell phone~~ lot, it does offer ~~views~~ of ~~the~~ airport~~, however~~ it is ~~still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term~~ parking ~~lot is between this area~~ and the ~~taxiways~~. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be ~~even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car~~ to ~~fully~~ see ~~the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold)~~.		There is a cell phone lot which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, located at 2311 McCain Road. Unlike the previous lot located further east along Harbor Dr, this lot does not offer much in the way of airport views as it is blocked by other parking lots and the terminal. It may be possible to see aircraft parked at gate 51.

	===Public Transportation===		===Public Transportation===

	San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The ~~lines originate~~ in downtown San Diego, ~~with several~~ stops ~~including one near~~ the ~~official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor~~. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash is accepted on board for a single ride, ~~as well as~~ can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals~~, however transit~~ users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.		San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The line originates in downtown San Diego, making various stops en-route to the airport. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash and contactless credit/debit cards are accepted on board for a single ride, or tickets can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals. Transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. Contactless credit/debit cards when tapped on board also include free transfers but are not subject to a daily fare cap. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.

	The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.		The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.

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	San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. ~~No airline maintains~~ a hub ~~there~~, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier~~, followed closely by Alaska Airlines~~. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada, and WestJet operate to destinations in Canada. There are a handful of flights to Mexico, but service to points in Mexico is dominated by nearby [[Tijuana International Airport]]. British Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, Amsterdam, and Munich, respectively.		San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. It is a hub for Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada, and WestJet operate to destinations in Canada and Copa Airlines flies to Panama. There are a handful of flights to Mexico, but service to points in Mexico is dominated by nearby [[Tijuana International Airport]]. British Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, Amsterdam, and Munich, respectively.

	The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility.		The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility.
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	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	~~===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===~~		At present, there are no officially recognized spotting locations. The former parking lot at the corner of Harbor Drive and Laurel Street closed in late 2023 and became the entrance to a new terminal access road.
	~~[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27~~, ~~photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]~~
	~~''It was noted in December 2023 that this spot appeared to be closed as part of New Terminal 1 construction; it is unknown it if will reopen in the future~~.''

	The ~~airport has a small free~~ parking lot at the ~~intersection~~ of Harbor ~~Dr.~~ and Laurel ~~St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving~~ and ~~departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle~~ to ~~get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is~~ a ~~second fence separating the shuttle bus~~ access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).

	~~{{jplink\|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)~~
	~~{{anetlink\|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)~~

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg\|thumb\|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]		[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg\|thumb\|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]
	[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.		[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.

			===The Embarcadero===
			This pedestrian walkway is along the waterfront across Harbor Drive from the airport. This area has good views of the runway, through photographers do have the possibility of their shots of arrivals being ruined by trucks and busses driving along the street, but otherwise photos are good and similar (but slightly more distant) to those available from the old Harbor & Laurel lot. There are metered parking spaces available.

	===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===		===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===
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	*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California.		*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California.

	*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by ~~767equipment~~. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph.		*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767 equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph.
	**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM
			**'''FedEx Feeder (Gulf and Caribbean Cargo)''': A daily ATR 72-600 flight typically departs around 8:00AM for Tijuana and returns around 4:00PM.

			**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM.

	*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.		*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.

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	32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;		32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;
	32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;		32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;
	32.~~7283~~,-117.~~1791~~~~~Laurel and Harbor Lot~~;		32.727425,-117.1789039~The Embarcadero;
	32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;		32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;
	32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass		32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass

David: /* Passenger */

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	*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900		*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8		*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
	*'''Spirit Airlines''': A320-200, A320neo, A321-200
	*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-800		*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-800
	*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A321neo		*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A321neo

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	*'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300		*'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300
	*'''British Airways''':		*'''British Airways''':
	**Winter Season: Once daily, ~~A350~~-~~1000~~		**Winter Season: Once daily, 777-200ER
	**Summer Season: Twice daily, 777-200ER and 777-300ER		**Summer Season: Twice daily, 777-200ER and 777-300ER
	*'''Copa Airlines''': 737 MAX 9		*'''Copa Airlines''': 737 MAX 9

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	*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8		*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200
	*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9		*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9 ''(resumes February 23, 2026)''
	*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900		*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8		*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8

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	*'''British Airways''':		*'''British Airways''':
	**Winter Season: Once daily, A350-1000		**Winter Season: Once daily, A350-1000
	**Summer Season: Twice daily, 777-~~300ER~~ and ~~787~~-8		**Summer Season: Twice daily, 777-200ER and 777-300ER
	*'''Copa Airlines''': 737 MAX 9		*'''Copa Airlines''': 737 MAX 9
	*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200		*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200

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	**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175		**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175
	**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175		**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175
	*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200
	*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo		*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo
	*'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300		*'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300
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	*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200		*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200
	**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175		**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175
	*'''Frontier Airlines''': ~~A319-100,~~ A320-200, A320neo, A321-200, A321neo		*'''Frontier Airlines''': A320-200, A320neo, A321-200, A321neo
	*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200		*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200
	*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-9		*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200
	*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9		*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': 787-9
	*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900		*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8		*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
	*'''Spirit Airlines''': ~~A319-100,~~ A320-200, A320neo, A321-200		*'''Spirit Airlines''': A320-200, A320neo, A321-200
	*'''Sun Country Airlines''': ~~737-700,~~ 737-800		*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-800
	*'''United Airlines''': ~~737-700,~~ 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, ~~777-200ER, A319-100, A320-200~~		*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A321neo
	**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175		**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175
	*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8		*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8