Private jets at San Diego (KSAN)
San Diego had 6,785 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 19 a day. The busiest month, July, was 1.5 times as busy as the quietest, February. 2,745 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at San Diego, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 694 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 448.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 16%Friday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use San Diego
Large-cabin jets made 49% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 12%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use San Diego most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into San Diego
San Diego’s longest runway is 2,865 meters, against 2,439 at Naval Air Station North Island, 4 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,865 m | 61 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Naval Air Station North Island (KNZY)
4 km away| Measure | San Diego (KSAN) | Naval Air Station North Island (KNZY) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 2,865 m | 2,439 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at San Diego: questions
How many private jets fly into San Diego?
We tracked 6,785 private jet arrivals at San Diego in the 12 months to July 2026, about 19 a day, from 2,745 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at San Diego?
July, with 694 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 448.
Which private jets use San Diego most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 12% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 49% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to San Diego for a private jet?
Naval Air Station North Island (KNZY), 4 km away, with a 2,439 meter runway against 2,865 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at San Diego (KSAN).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/san-diego
Method: private jet arrivals at KSAN from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data