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*'''Air Canada''': Air Canada operates daily Embraer 190 flights to Vancouver, with arrivals at 11:16am and departures at 12:30pm.  An A319-operated flight from Toronto arrives at 12:30pm, with the return flight departing the following afternoon at 1:30pm.
*'''Air Canada''': Air Canada operates daily Embraer 190 flights to Vancouver, with arrivals at 11:16am and departures at 12:30pm.  An A319-operated flight from Toronto arrives at 12:30pm, with the return flight departing the following afternoon at 1:30pm.


*'''AirTran Airways''': AirTran no longer flies to KSAN.
*'''Alaska Airlines''': Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using various members of the 737 family.  Alaska's special livery planes visit from time to time on an irregular basis. Alaska is quite known for its unusual flights out of SAN. Alaska flies to Kahului with a 737-800, and various Mexico cities with 737-400/800/900 families. Alaska also flies to Portland and Seattle.
 
*'''Alaska Airlines''': Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using various members of the 737 family.  Alaska's special livery planes visit from time to time on an irregular basis. Alaska is quite known for its unusual flights out of KSAN. Alaska flies to Kahului with a 737-800, and Various Mexico cities out of KSAN with 737-400/800/900 families. Alaska also flies to Portland and Seattle.


*'''Allegiant Air''': Allegiant offers two weekly flights to San Diego using MD-80 aircraft.  On Thursday and Sunday, a flight from Bellingham, Washington arrives at 5:35pm and departs at 6:15pm.
*'''Allegiant Air''': Allegiant offers two weekly flights to San Diego using MD-80 aircraft.  On Thursday and Sunday, a flight from Bellingham, Washington arrives at 5:35pm and departs at 6:15pm.


*'''American Airlines''': American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hub in Dallas.  The 737 is used on long-haul flights to New York as well as a Chicago. KSAN sees about 9x MD-80s a day to DFW.
*'''American Airlines''': American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hub in Dallas.  The 737 is used on long-haul flights to New York as well as a Chicago. KSAN sees about 9x MD-80s a day to DFW.
**'''American Eagle''': American Eagle operates many flights to Los Angeles using the ERJ-135 throughout the day. KSAN sees around 30 flights a day to Los Angles, majority of them owned by American Eagle.
**'''American Eagle''': American Eagle operates many flights to Los Angeles using the ERJ-140 throughout the day. American Eagle also operates one CRJ-700 flight to Los Angeles, arriving at 5:15pm and departing at 5:50pm.


*'''British Airways''': British Airways will return to San Diego on June 1, 2011, with nonstop service to London's Heathrow Airport.  The Boeing 777-200ER flight will arrive at 6:15pm and depart at 8:05pm.
*'''British Airways''': British Airways will return to San Diego on June 1, 2011, with nonstop service to London's Heathrow Airport.  The Boeing 777-200ER flight will arrive at 6:15pm and depart at 8:05pm.


*'''Continental Airlines''': The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-700 or 737-900 instead.
*'''Delta Air Lines''': Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego. Spotters may see the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, A320, and MD-90 here. Delta flies 6x weekly 767-300 which arives around 10:20AM, and departs around 11:35AM.
 
*'''Delta Air Lines''': Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, with new-livery 757s seen regularly. Spotters may see the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, A320, and MD-90 here. Delta flies 6x weekly 767-300 which arives around 10:20AM, and departs around 11:35AM. KSAN sees about 5 flights a day to Atlanta, ranging from Boeing 737-800's/757-200's/767-300's.
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': SkyWest operates varying models of the Canadair Regional Jet on flights to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': SkyWest operates varying models of the Canadair Regional Jet on flights to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.


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*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': Hawaiian operates a daily 767-300ER flight to Honolulu, departing at 10:30am and arriving at 9:50pm.
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': Hawaiian operates a daily 767-300ER flight to Honolulu, departing at 10:30am and arriving at 9:50pm.


*'''JetBlue Airways''': JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights throughout the day. They fly to Boston and New York.
*'''JetBlue Airways''': JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights throughout the day to Boston and New York.


*'''Southwest Airlines''': Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour.  Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries.  The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN.  Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes.
*'''Southwest Airlines''': Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour.  Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries.  The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN.  Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes.
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*'''Sun Country Airlines''': Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving around 4:00pm, and departing between 6:30pm and 7:10pm, however the schedule fluctuates a bit and doesn't operate every day, so those interested in spotting this flight will want to verify the schedule on the airline's website.
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving around 4:00pm, and departing between 6:30pm and 7:10pm, however the schedule fluctuates a bit and doesn't operate every day, so those interested in spotting this flight will want to verify the schedule on the airline's website.


*'''United Airlines''': United operates various narrowbody aircraft to SAN, comprised of the 757-200, A319, and A320.  These may appear in the new or old livery.  Flights are operated throughout the day.
*'''United Airlines''': United operates various narrowbody aircraft to SAN, comprised of the 757-200, A319, and A320.  These may appear in the either the old white and blue United livery, the older grey and blue United livery, or the new Continental-based livery.  Flights are operated throughout the day.
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': The CRJ-200 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, with flights throughout the day to Los Angeles, with a sprinkling of EMB-120 and CRJ-700 flights.  Between November 1 and December 17, a United flight to San Francisco and one to Denver will be operated by the CRJ-700.
**'''Continental Airlines''': The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-700 or 737-900 instead.
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': The CRJ-200 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, with flights throughout the day to Los Angeles, with a sprinkling of EMB-120 and CRJ-700 flights.


*'''US Airways''': US Airways brings the 737-300, 757-200, A319, A320, and A321 to SAN, with most arrivals throughout the morning and in the evening.  Aircraft may be in either the new or old US Airways livery.  The US Airways retro livery A319s make appearances on an irregular basis.  Note that while the schedule doesn't change that often, the equipment types used does change pretty frequently, sometimes varying by the day of week.
*'''US Airways''': US Airways brings the 737-300, 757-200, A319, A320, and A321 to SAN, with most arrivals throughout the morning and in the evening.  Aircraft may be in either the new or old US Airways livery.  The US Airways retro livery A319s make appearances on an irregular basis.  Note that while the schedule doesn't change that often, the equipment types used does change pretty frequently, sometimes varying by the day of week.
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*'''Capital Cargo International Airlines''': Capital Cargo's 727-200 typically arrives on weekdays between 7:30AM and 8:30AM.  It departs between to Phoenix, Arizona around 6:00PM and 8:00PM.
*'''Capital Cargo International Airlines''': Capital Cargo's 727-200 typically arrives on weekdays between 7:30AM and 8:30AM.  It departs between to Phoenix, Arizona around 6:00PM and 8:00PM.


*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300 making regular appearances. MD-10s may be seen Everyday.  727s and A310s are seen less frequently. 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 MD-10 equipment.  These are the largest aircraft regularly flying in and out of SAN. On a typical Monday - Thursday, FedEx sends 2x Airbus A306, and a MD-10-10, and Friday - Sunday, FedEx sends MD-10's. The MD-10 usually flies to Indianapolis/Memphis, and The Airbus A306 flies to Memphis/Ontario. MD-11's are rare, usually 2 per year.
*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300 making regular appearances. MD-10s may be seen Everyday.  727s and A310s are seen less frequently. 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 MD-10 equipment.  These are the largest aircraft regularly flying in and out of SAN. On a typical Monday - Thursday, FedEx sends 2x Airbus A300-600, and a MD-10, and Friday - Sunday, FedEx sends MD-10's. The MD-10 usually flies to Indianapolis/Memphis, and The Airbus A300-600 flies to Memphis/Ontario. MD-11's are rare, usually 2 per year.
**'''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 (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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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.


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