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*Aloha Airlines: Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 11:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM. | *Aloha Airlines: Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 11:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM. | ||
*American Airlines: American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hubs. The 757 is used on long-haul flights to JFK and BOS as well as a few of its flight to DFW. Chances are best for seeing American's 757s in the morning and early afternoon. | *American Airlines: American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hubs. The 757 is used on long-haul flights to JFK and BOS as well as a few of its flight to DFW. Chances are best for seeing American's 757s in the morning and early afternoon. Recently it has become more common for American's daily 9:10AM departure to Boston to be operated by a 757 with winglets. | ||
**American Eagle: American Eagle operates many flights using the ERJ-140 and Saab 340B throughout the day. | **American Eagle: American Eagle operates many flights using the ERJ-140 and Saab 340B throughout the day. | ||
*Continental Airlines: The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead. During peak times of the year, such as during the holidays, a few late night arrivals and early morning departures may be operated by the 757-200. | *Continental Airlines: The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead. During peak times of the year, such as during the holidays, a few late night arrivals and early morning departures may be operated by the 757-200. | ||
*Delta Air Lines: Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the | *Delta Air Lines: Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, and MD-90 here. | ||
*Frontier Airlines: Frontier operates | **Delta Connection (Atlantic Southeast Airlines): A CRJ-700 flight arrives daily at approximately 4:15PM and departs at 5:00PM. | ||
**Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): The CRJ-200 is operated two to three times daily, with arrivals at approximately 9:00AM, 2:00PM, and 6:00PM on weekdays, and departures at approximately 9:30AM, 3:00PM, and 6:30PM. The weekend schedule is reduced. | |||
*Frontier Airlines: Frontier operates six daily flights using a mixture of A318 and A319 equipment. Arrivals are at approximately 8:15AM, 9:30AM, 2:10PM, 7:00PM, 8:00, and 10:40PM. Departures generally take place forty minutes after arrival, example for the late night flight which leaves at approximately 6:20AM. | |||
*Hawaiian Airlines: One of SAN's highlights is Hawaiian's daily 767-300 departure at approximately 9:00AM to HNL. Unfortunately, the flight arrives well after dark. In the summer season, a second daily 767-300 departs at approximately 10:00AM for OGG. | *Hawaiian Airlines: One of SAN's highlights is Hawaiian's daily 767-300 departure at approximately 9:00AM to HNL. Unfortunately, the flight arrives well after dark. In the summer season, a second daily 767-300 departs at approximately 10:00AM for OGG. | ||
*JetBlue Airways: JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN. For spotters, the daily | *JetBlue Airways: JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN. For spotters, the daily arrivals at 11:05AM and 1:50PM and the corresponding departures at 12:00PM and 2:50PM are likely to be most convenient. Most JetBlue activity at SAN takes place after dark. | ||
*Midwest Airlines: A recent arrival at SAN is Midwest Airlines with its new 717-200 service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM. | *Midwest Airlines: A recent arrival at SAN is Midwest Airlines with its new 717-200 service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM. | ||
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*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. | ||
*Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving at approximately 5: | *Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving at approximately 5:55PM and departing at 6:45PM every weekday. | ||
*United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320. These may appear in the new or old livery. The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination. Flights are operated throughout the day. | *United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320. These may appear in the new or old livery. The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination. Flights are operated throughout the day. | ||
**United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a daily CRJ-200 flight arriving at approximately 11:00PM and departing at approximately 6:30AM. | **United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a daily CRJ-200 flight arriving at approximately 11:00PM and departing at approximately 6:30AM. | ||
*US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN. Daylight arrivals take place at approximately 10:20AM and 12:30PM. Departures are at 7:10AM, 11:15AM, and 1:30PM. The new US Airways colors are still rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery. | *US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN. Daylight arrivals take place at approximately 10:20AM and 12:30PM. Departures are at 7:10AM, 11:15AM, and 1:30PM. The new US Airways colors are still rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery. The new US Airways retro livery A319s make appearances on an irregular basis. | ||
**America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN. For spotters, the 757 flights will be of greatest interest because America West often brings its special livery planes to San Diego. At the moment, there are two daily flights, arriving at approximately | **America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN. For spotters, the 757 flights will be of greatest interest because America West often brings its special livery planes to San Diego. At the moment, there are two daily flights, arriving at approximately 2:45PM and 9:00PM. Departures are at approximately 6:30AM and 3:40PM. | ||
**America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day. | **America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day. | ||
===Cargo=== | ===Cargo=== | ||
*Airborne Express: The 767-200 belonging to Airborne Express parked on the northside of the field has been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because it hardly ever seems to move. Recently, it has become more common to see this aircraft operating in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 5:45AM and departs between 6: | *Airborne Express: The 767-200 belonging to Airborne Express parked on the northside of the field has been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because it hardly ever seems to move. Recently, it has become more common to see this aircraft operating in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 5:45AM and departs between 6:30PM and 8:00PM. | ||
*Ameriflight: Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM. | *Ameriflight: Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM. | ||
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*Custom Air Transport (CAT): The CAT 727-200 arrives between 7:30AM and 8:30AM most weekday mornings. It generally departs between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. This flight is occasionally operated by Express.net Airlines with A300s or by World Airways and Arrow Cargo with DC-10s. | *Custom Air Transport (CAT): The CAT 727-200 arrives between 7:30AM and 8:30AM most weekday mornings. It generally departs between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. This flight is occasionally operated by Express.net Airlines with A300s or by World Airways and Arrow Cargo with DC-10s. | ||
*DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow | *DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow 767-200 is often seen, arriving at approximately 5:45AM and departing between 6:30PM and 8:00PM. | ||
*FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 making regular appearances. DC-10s and 727s 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 three flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 5:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. Recently, FedEx has been using Airbus aircraft for the majority of its flights. | *FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 making regular appearances. DC-10s and 727s 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 three flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 5:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. Recently, FedEx has been using Airbus aircraft for the majority of its flights. | ||
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*Kitty Hawk Air Cargo: Kitty Hawk usually sends a 737-300 Freighter to SAN, with an arrival between 7:45AM and 8:30AM most mornings. It departs again between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Occasionally a 727-200 will make an appearance. | *Kitty Hawk Air Cargo: Kitty Hawk usually sends a 737-300 Freighter to SAN, with an arrival between 7:45AM and 8:30AM most mornings. It departs again between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Occasionally a 727-200 will make an appearance. | ||
*United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule. A 757-200 usually arrives before 5AM and a 767 makes afternoon arrival between 12:00PM and 2:00PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. | *United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule. A 757-200 usually arrives before 5AM and a 767 makes afternoon arrival between 12:00PM and 2:00PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. The A300 may make an appearance during the holidays. Both the new and old liveries of UPS may be seen at SAN. | ||