San Diego Airport – Flights to La Jolla California

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San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport

Founded in 1928, San Diego International Airport is the 30th busiest airport in the country in terms of passengers and the busiest single-runway commercial service airport in the nation.  This is the primary airport used by La Jolla Travelers.

  • The Airport is conveniently located three miles northwest of downtown San Diego (and 10-15 minutes south of La Jolla) and sits on 661 acres.
  • The Airport’s passenger and cargo airlines operate close to 300 departures daily.
  • The Airport and affiliated enterprises contribute an estimated $9.9 billion annually to the regional economy.
  • An improvement program investing more than $232 million was completed on January 7, 1998. Projects included a 300,000-square-foot, eight-gate expansion of Terminal 2, a new roadway system, complete remodeling of the existing terminal interiors, new shops and restaurants, increased parking and a new baggage claim area.
  • Approximately 4,900 employees work for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, airlines, support service providers, federal agencies, fixed base operator, cargo operators and concessions at the Airport.
  • In 1976, San Diego International Airport became the first commercial airport in the nation to enact restrictions on late night and early morning takeoffs. Aircraft departures are not allowed between 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
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