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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot=== | ===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot=== | ||
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]] | [[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). | 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). | ||
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===Passenger=== | ===Passenger=== | ||
*'''Air Canada | *'''Air Canada''': 737 MAX 8 | ||
*'''Air Canada | *'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-900 | ||
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9 | *'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A321neo | ||
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ- | **'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175 | ||
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175 | **'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175 | ||
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200 | *'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200 | ||
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200 | *'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo | ||
*''' | *'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300 ''(begins April 30, 2024)'' | ||
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300 | *'''British Airways''': A350-1000 | ||
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': | *'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200 | ||
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175 | |||
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200 | *'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200 | ||
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200 | *'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200 | ||
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8 | *'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8 | ||
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200 | *'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200 | ||
*'''Lufthansa''': | *'''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 | *'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200 | ||
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800 | *'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800 | ||
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 777-200ER, A319-100, A320-200 | |||
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200 | **'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175 | ||
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': | *'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8 | ||
*'''WestJet''': 737- | |||
===Cargo=== | ===Cargo=== | ||
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F. | *'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F. | ||
*'''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 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. | ||
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===Public Transportation=== | ===Public Transportation=== | ||
San Diego Transit bus [ | 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. | ||
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. | |||