San Diego Intl (KSAN/SAN) — San Diego, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 17 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KSAN
- Name: San Diego Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 32.733601
- Longitude: -117.190002
- Elevation: 17 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: San Diego
- IATA Code: SAN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Distance from City: 3.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 9401 X 200
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 09, ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 09, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27, RNAV (GPS) RWY 09, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 27, LOC RWY 27, SWEETWATER VISUAL RWY 27
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 123.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 134.800 MHz
Operation Hours
San Diego Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 619-400-2710
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.san.org/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data
Fees
- Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Diverted flights need prior permission from the airport duty manager, because gate space, customs services, servicing and parking are limited (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
MMTJ
- ICAO: MMTJ
- Name: Gen Abelardo L Rodriguez Intl
- Distance (NM): 15.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. Cross-border terminal with San Diego.
KSNA
- ICAO: KSNA
- Name: John Wayne-Orange Co
- Distance (NM): 66.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
KPSP
- ICAO: KPSP
- Name: Palm Springs Intl
- Distance (NM): 74.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs 24 hours with 4 hours prior notice (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
KLGB
- ICAO: KLGB
- Name: Long Beach/Daugherty Field
- Distance (NM): 80.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No: No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
KONT
- ICAO: KONT
- Name: Ontario Intl
- Distance (NM): 82.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not confirmed by an official source: CBP ended its user fee status on October 1, 2024 (Federal Register, November 17, 2025), but FAA NASR still flags it as a user fee airport Source: Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports (90 FR 51100), 2025-11-17
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KSAN?
- The tower frequency at San Diego Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KSAN?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at San Diego Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KSAN require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KSAN located?
- San Diego Intl (KSAN) is located in San Diego, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KSAN?
- The IATA code for San Diego Intl is SAN.
- Does KSAN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at San Diego Intl to runway 09. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KSAN a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Diverted flights need prior permission from the airport duty manager, because gate space, customs services, servicing and parking are limited (NASR). Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.