List of airports in the San Diego area

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The following is a list of airports in the San Diego Area:

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International airports

United States

Mexico

Military Airfields

Towered General Aviation airports

Non-towered General Aviation airports

Other notable aviation facilities

Notable closed airports

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References

  1. "San Diego County Regional Airport Authority". Archived from the original on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
  2. Airport information for BXS at Great Circle Mapper.