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FAA NAS Status for KSAN
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!SAN 03/071 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2603181300-2610010800
Updated Apr 30, 2026 · 1430Z (7:30 AM PDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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San Diego International Airport (KSAN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for San Diego International Airport in San Diego, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving San Diego, CA at 17 ft. KSAN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27), longest 9,401 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSAN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (260°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,400 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
METAR KSAN 130451Z 26004KT 10SM BKN014 22/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02170183 $
What changed at KSAN?
Since the 0438Z (9:38 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0438Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSAN
KSAN is currently MVFR with winds from 260° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 800 ft (field elevation 17 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
SAN ATIS INFO J 0551Z. 23005KT 10SM BKN014 22/18 A2992 (TWO NINER NINER TWO) RMK AO2 SLP132 T02220183 10244 20217 50008. LANDING RUNWAY 27 LOCALIZER, VISUAL, RNAV APPROACHES IN USE. DEPG RWY 27. RY 9 THRESHOLD LGTS OTS. JLI OTS, MZB TACAN OTS. NO OFFSHORE TRANSITIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSAN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 9,401 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 9,401 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,400 ft.
KSAN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around San Diego International Airport in San Diego, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSAN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSAN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX/TM 0004/FL015/TP B752/SK BKN/RM TOPS 020 BASES 015
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 020 BASES 015Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAN reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 81%
- 09
- 19%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KSAN 130520Z 1306/1412 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 24008KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 1322/1401 BKN015 FM140100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN013
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FAA Delay Status
FAA NAS Status for KSAN
FAA NAS Status is reporting an airport advisory for San Diego International Airport (KSAN).
!SAN 03/071 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2603181300-2610010800
Updated Apr 30, 2026 · 1430Z (7:30 AM PDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSAN
- IATA
- SAN
- FAA LID
- SAN
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 17 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.7336, -117.1900
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 7m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KSAN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAN reported VFR conditions during about 73.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 268 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.7 kt, calm 23.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.2 | 13.6 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 14.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 75.0 | 19.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 67.9 | 27.4 | 3.6 | 1.1 |
| May | 48.8 | 47.7 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 44.4 | 46.7 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 55.9 | 37.0 | 6.7 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 63.7 | 29.5 | 6.3 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 68.4 | 24.8 | 5.5 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 71.9 | 21.5 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 78.8 | 14.9 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 80.1 | 14.0 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 3.6 kt |
| Dec | 3.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for San Diego International Airport in San Diego, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
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KSAN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAN?+
KSAN has 2 runways: 09, 27; the longest is 9,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAN report its own weather?+
Yes. San Diego International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAN have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSAN broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KSAN publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KSAN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for San Diego International Airport (KSAN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for San Diego International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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