What are the operating hours of KSDM?

Brown Field Municipal Airport operates from 16:00 to 00:00.

What is the tower frequency at KSDM?

The tower frequency at Brown Field Municipal Airport is 126.5, 126.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at KSDM?

Brown Field Municipal Airport offers 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+.

Does KSDM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Brown Field Municipal Airport (United States).

Where is KSDM located?

Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) is located in San Diego, United States.

What is the IATA code for KSDM?

The IATA code for Brown Field Municipal Airport is SDM.

How long is the runway at KSDM?

The main runway at Brown Field Municipal Airport (08L/26R) measures 2430x46m.

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Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM/SDM) — San Diego, United States

Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM/SDM) serves San Diego, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 526 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

77 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 5 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KSDM
Name: Brown Field Municipal Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 32.572639
Longitude: -116.980019
Elevation: 526 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: San Diego
IATA Code: SDM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08L/26R

Designation: 08L/26R
Dimensions: 2430x46m
Surface: PEM
PCN: 43
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

Designation: 08R/26L
Dimensions: 971x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 5
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.500, 126.500 MHz
Ground: 124.400 MHz
Operations: 122.950, 128.250 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 125.150 MHz
ATIS: 132.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 16:00 – 00:00

Tuesday 16:00 – 00:00

Wednesday 16:00 – 00:00

Thursday 16:00 – 00:00

Friday 16:00 – 00:00

Saturday 16:00 – 00:00

Sunday 16:00 – 00:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 619-424-0456
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: Jet A
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: Jet A+
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

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

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

09/018 info

AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 323523N1164853W (9.1NM E SDM) TO 323650N1163114W (17.8NM W L78) TO 323507N1163114W (17.8NM WSW L78) TO 323340N1164839W (9.3NM E SDM) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-400FT AGL

2026-09-12 17:00:00 2026-09-12 21:00:00

6/2264 info

IAP BROWN FLD MUNI, SAN DIEGO, CA. VOR OR TACAN-A, ORIG-A... TACAN PORTION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, MZB TACAN OUT OF SERVICE. 2609101825-2610101825EST

2026-09-10 18:25:00 2026-10-10 18:25:00

09/014 info

AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 323909N1165721W (5NM NNW SDM) SFC-400FT AGL

2026-09-08 23:54:00 2027-10-01 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KSDM?: Brown Field Municipal Airport operates from 16:00 to 00:00.
What is the tower frequency at KSDM?: The tower frequency at Brown Field Municipal Airport is 126.5, 126.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSDM?: Brown Field Municipal Airport offers 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+.
Does KSDM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Brown Field Municipal Airport (United States).
Where is KSDM located?: Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) is located in San Diego, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSDM?: The IATA code for Brown Field Municipal Airport is SDM.
How long is the runway at KSDM?: The main runway at Brown Field Municipal Airport (08L/26R) measures 2430x46m.

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