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KSAN

San Diego International Airport · San Diego

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
17 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (LINDBERGH TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 9,401 ft · PEMLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for San Diego International Airport (KSAN), located in San Diego, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 17 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
San Diego International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSAN / SAN
Municipality
San Diego
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
17 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,401 ft / 2,865 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 106° / 286°
RWY 09 (106°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: SAN | CRS: 95°
RWY 27 (286°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: UBR | CRS: 275°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SOCAL A/D WEST
119.60 MHz
A/D SOCAL A/D EAST
124.35 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
125.90 MHz
GND LINDBERGH GROUND
123.90 MHz
MISC CG
157.15 MHz
MISC CG
898.40 MHz
TWR LINDBERGH TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026