Brown Field Municipal Airport
SDM · KSDM · San Diego, CA · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:10 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:37 AM | 12:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 13:04Z |
| Sunset | 07:44 PM | 02:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:10 PM | 03:10Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
RWY 08LLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 082° mag · 096° true
- Dimensions
- 7,972 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH-CONC
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 128.25
More details — RWY 08L
- Threshold elev
- 526 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Threshold crossing height
- 52 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 526 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 7,972 ft | |
| 08R/26L | 3,185 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Brown”Taxi & takeoff
“Brown”Departure
“Socal”Arrival
“Socal”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (6 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.6 | CWARD DP · PADRZ DP |
| 124.35 | CHASR STAR · CLASS B (062-109 SAN 14,000 FT & BLW) |
| 225.4 | LCL/P |
| 279.625 | APCH/P · CHASR STAR · CLASS B (062-109 SAN 14,000 FT & BLW) |
| 317.55 | DEP/P |
| 363.1 | CWARD DP · PADRZ DP |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
PGY 116.45 · NRS 109.20 · NZY 117.00 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 116.45 · 111Y | Low | r167° / 2.3 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r075° / 6.6 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 · 117X | — | r112° / 14.3 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 · 125X | High | r120° / 17.7 NM |
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r142° / 19.9 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 113.75 · 84Y | Low | r195° / 39.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KSDM / SDM
- Coordinates
- 32.5726, -116.9800
- Elevation
- 526 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0800-2000
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0800-2000; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
- Weather station
- ASOS · 132.35 · ☎ 619-333-1055
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- SDM
- Attendance
- ALL 0900-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1948/03
- Distance from city
- 13 SE
Activity & hazards NASR
- Parachute jumping — to 14,000 ft MSL · MON-FRI 0800-1800
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 08L, PAPI RWY 08L & RWY 26R, HIRL RWY 08L/26R, AND MIRL RWY 08R/26L - CTAF. on 128.25 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 08L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26R: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 13 notes
General
- BE ALERT TO ARPT BDRY ONE MILE NORTH FM MEXICAN/USA INTL BORDER.
- NO ENGINE OPNS ON RAMPS EXCEPT AS NECESSARY FOR ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES.
- PARA JUMPING ON AIRPORT AND 3 MILES EAST.
- BE ALERT TO HIGH TERRAIN 3,566 FT. MSL SIX MILES EAST OF AIRPORT.
- BE ALERT WHEN DEPARTING ON RY 08L AT NIGHT DUE TO RISING TERRAIN TO THE EAST.
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS APPROX 1 MILE WEST OF AIRPORT, 1/2 MILE NORTHWEST, AND 2 MILES NORTH.
- TWY G WEST OF TWY B RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 133 FT OR LESS.
- AVOID DCT OVERFLIGHT OF PIO PICO ENERGY CENTER BLO 2000 FT AGL, 3 NM EAST OF AP.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
Runways
- OPERATOR PERMITS ONLY 12500 LBS.
- RWY 26R PAPI UNUSABLE BYD 3 NM.
Lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 08L, PAPI RWY 08L & RWY 26R, HIRL RWY 08L/26R, AND MIRL RWY 08R/26L - CTAF.
Fuel
- FOR JET FUEL AFT HRS CALL FBO AT 619-671-9222; FEE FOR CALLOUT. MIL FUEL AVBL BY CALLING 619-671-9222.
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About KSDM
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM · KSDM) is an airport in San Diego, CA, at 526 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,972 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSDM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KSDM have a control tower?
Yes. Brown Field Municipal Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KSDM?
Brown Field Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,972 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KSDM?
Brown Field Municipal Airport is in San Diego, CA, at an elevation of 526 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5726, -116.9800.
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