Brown Fld Municipal Airport (SDM / KSDM) — San Diego, CA
Brown Fld Municipal Airport (SDM)
SDM
Brown Fld Municipal Airport (SDM)
San Diego, CA
Latest photos of Brown Fld Municipal Airport (SDM)
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Brown Fld Municipal Airport (SDM/KSDM) is a public-use airport located in San Diego, CA. The airport sits at an elevation of 526 feet above mean sea level. It features 2 runways. Aviation communications are supported by 20 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 3 photos of operations and aircraft at the airport.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | SDM |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
116°58'48.6000"
W /
32°34'20.2000"
N -116.980167 / 32.572278 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 526.10 ft / 160.36 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 899 acres |
| From nearest city | 13 nautical miles SE of San Diego, CA |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Magnetic Variation | 14E (1980) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | Yes |
| Control Tower | ATCT |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | LOS ANGELES |
| Region | AWP - Western-Pacific |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZLA - LOS ANGELES |
| Tie-in FSS | SAN - SAN DIEGO |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | SDM (NOTAM-d service available) |
Runway 08L/26R
| Dimensions | 7972 x 150 ft (2430 x 46 m) |
| Surface | ASPH-CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | |
| Edge lights | High |
| PCN | 43 |
| 08L | 26R | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 96° | 276° |
| Physical elevation | 526.10 ft | 507.70 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.573796 / -116.993428 | 32.571655 / -116.967675 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Right |
| Runway marking | Non-precision instrument , Good Condition | Non-precision instrument , Good Condition |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left |
4-light PAPI on left *RWY 26R PAPI UNUSABLE BYD 3 NM. |
| Runway end lights | Yes | Yes |
| CL lights | No | No |
| TDZ lights | No | No |
Runway 08R/26L
| Dimensions | 3185 x 75 ft (971 x 23 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | |
| Edge lights | Medium |
| PCN | 5 |
| 08R | 26L | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 96° | 276° |
| Physical elevation | 520.80 ft | 506.80 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.571588 / -116.984346 | 32.570733 / -116.974058 |
| Traffic pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway marking | Basic , Good Condition | Basic , Good Condition |
- BE ALERT TO ARPT BDRY ONE MILE NORTH FM MEXICAN/USA INTL BORDER.
- 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.
- NO ENGINE OPNS ON RAMPS EXCEPT AS NECESSARY FOR ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES.