San Diego International Airport (KSAN)

San Diego, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KSAN

IATA

SAN

City

San Diego

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

17 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

32.7338, -117.1933

Overview

Single-runway airport near downtown with challenging terrain and excellent year-round weather.

Current Weather at KSAN

Pilots flying into or out of San Diego International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KSAN 210051Z 22008G19KT 9SM CLR 23/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02280161 $

Wind 220° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 22

Current TAF

TAF KSAN 202341Z 2100/2206 24009KT P6SM SKC FM210300 19005KT P6SM SCT012 TEMPO 2106/2109 BKN011 FM210900 19005KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM211700 21005KT P6SM SCT012 FM211900 26010KT P6SM SKC FM220300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at San Diego International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KSAN. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSAN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near San Diego. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around San Diego International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at San Diego International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSAN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

San Diego International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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