Why We Are Here

Lindbergh Field is one of the smallest major airports in the country, and the busiest single-runway airport in North America.

It serves about 3 million people living in San Diego County and nearby areas.

In 2004 more than 16 million passengers flew in and out of Lindbergh Field, and the airport handled about 600 flights each day.

As currently configured, Lindbergh Field can handle a maximum of approximately 25 million passengers a year and 700 flights per day.

At current rates of increase, this level may be reached By 2015.

An airport with two runways and adequate terminals to serve San Diego’s projected needs requires approximately 3,000 acres of land. Lindbergh has 614 acres.