San Diego International Airport (SAN): Codes, Runways & Location
San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN · ICAO: KSAN) is a large airport serving San Diego, United States. It lies at 32.7336° N, 117.1900° W, 17 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of San Diego in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SAN and the ICAO code KSAN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
San Diego International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2865 m (9401 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 17 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) about 4 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,865 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego International Airport
Where is San Diego International Airport located?
San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, United States. Its coordinates are 32.7336° N, 117.1900° W.
What is the airport code for San Diego International Airport?
San Diego International Airport has an IATA code of SAN and an ICAO code of KSAN.
How long is the runway at San Diego International Airport?
San Diego International Airport's longest runway is about 2865 m (9401 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does San Diego International Airport have?
San Diego International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is San Diego International Airport a major airport?
San Diego International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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