San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN, ICAO: KSAN, FAA LID: SAN), formerly known as Lindbergh Field, is an international airport three miles (4.8 km; 2.6 nmi) northwest of Downtown San Diego, California, United States. It is owned and operated by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.The airport covers 663 acres (268 ha) of land.There are more than 75 nonstop markets in the US and abroad.
San Diego International Airport is the busiest single-runway airport in the world.The airport’s landing approach is well known for its close proximity to the skyscrapers of Downtown San Diego,and can sometimes prove difficult to pilots for the relatively short usable landing area, steep descent angle over the crest of Bankers Hill, and shifting wind currents just before landing.San Diego International operates in controlled airspace served by the Southern California TRACON, which is some of the busiest airspace in the world.
Arrive Early: Longer lines and wait times may result because of increased security measures. Plan to arrive two hours prior to flight departures. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check with their respective airlines to verify schedules before coming to the Airport.
Have ID and Tickets Ready: Ticketed passengers with photo identifications (IDs) will be allowed past security checkpoints to boarding areas. Passengers embarking on ticketless travel must either carry printed proof of their ticket purchases (e.g., a printed itinerary) or check in at the ticket counter.
Curb Alert: Curbside parking is not permitted. Unattended curbside vehicles will be ticketed and may be towed. Occupied vehicles at the curb will be asked to circle around unless actively loading or unloading passengers. Check the Parking section of this Web site for additional information on passenger pick-up and drop-off.
Stay Informed: Tune into 1690 AM on your radio for security-related travel tips, including check-in updates, lists of banned and permitted items, and other important information. Continue to check this web site for the latest Airport security information.
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