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===Passenger=== | ===Passenger=== | ||
*Aeromexico: Aeromexico | *Aeromexico: Aeromexico has long utilized the MD-87 as its standard equipment to San Diego, although the MD-80 and particularly the 737-700 are now making regular appearances. There is a daily flight arriving at approximately 7:30PM from Los Cabos and departing again at approximately 9:15AM. On Thursdays and Sundays, there are additional arrivals at approximately 8:40AM, and 2:45PM, with corresponding departures at 10:00AM and 5:20PM. On Mondays and Fridays, additional arrivals occur at approximately 8:40AM & 4:20PM with corresponding departures at approximately 9:40AM and 5:20PM. | ||
*Air Canada Jazz: | *Air Canada Jazz: Air Canada Jazz operates a daily CRJ-705 flight to Vancouver, BC. It arrives at 11:15AM and departs at 11:50AM. | ||
*Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using primarily the 737-400 | *Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using primarily the 737-400, MD-80, and 737-900. It is not uncommon to see the 737-700 as well. Alaska's special livery planes visit from time to time on an irregular basis. | ||
*Aloha Airlines: Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 11:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM. | *Aloha Airlines: Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 11:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM. | ||
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*Continental Airlines: The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead. During peak times of the year, such as during the holidays, a few late night arrivals and early morning departures may be operated by the 757-200. | *Continental Airlines: The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead. During peak times of the year, such as during the holidays, a few late night arrivals and early morning departures may be operated by the 757-200. | ||
*Delta Air Lines: Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the 737-300, 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, and MD-90 here. | *Delta Air Lines: Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the 737-300, 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, and MD-90 here. For the moment, the 737-300 flights may be of greatest interest to spotters because they are reported to be on the verge of retirement. Delta 737-300 flights arrive at approximately 4:00PM and 10:00PM, and depart at approximately 6:15AM & 5:00PM. | ||
**Delta Connection (Atlantic Southeast Airlines): A CRJ-700 flight arrives at approximately 4:00PM and departs at 4:50PM on Saturdays only. | **Delta Connection (Atlantic Southeast Airlines): A CRJ-700 flight arrives at approximately 4:00PM and departs at 4:50PM on Saturdays only. | ||
**Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): The CRJ-200 is operated two to three times daily, with arrivals at approximately 9:00AM, 2:00PM, and 6:00PM on weekdays, and departures following approximately forty-five minutes later. The weekend schedule is reduced. | **Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): The CRJ-200 is operated two to three times daily, with arrivals at approximately 9:00AM, 2:00PM, and 6:00PM on weekdays, and departures following approximately forty-five minutes later. The weekend schedule is reduced. | ||
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*Southwest Airlines: Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour. Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries. The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN. Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes. | *Southwest Airlines: Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour. Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries. The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN. Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes. | ||
*Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving at approximately 5:20PM and departing at 6:10PM every | *Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving at approximately 5:20PM and departing at 6:10PM every weekday. | ||
*United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320. These may appear in the new or old livery. The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination. Flights are operated throughout the day. | *United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320. These may appear in the new or old livery. The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination. Flights are operated throughout the day. | ||
**United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a | **United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a daily CRJ-200 flight arriving at approximately 11:00PM and departing at approximately 6:30AM. | ||
*US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN. Daylight arrivals take place at approximately 10:20AM and 12:30PM. Departures are at 7:10AM, 11:15AM, and 1:30PM. The new US Airways colors are still rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery. | *US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN. Daylight arrivals take place at approximately 10:20AM and 12:30PM. Departures are at 7:10AM, 11:15AM, and 1:30PM. The new US Airways colors are still rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery. | ||
**America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN. For spotters, the 757 | **America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN. For spotters, the 757 flights will be of greatest interest because America West often brings its special livery planes to San Diego. At the moment, there are two daily flights, arriving at approximately 5:45PM and 9:00PM. Departures are at approximately 6:30AM and 6:35PM. | ||
**America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day. | **America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day. | ||
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*Custom Air Transport (CAT): The CAT 727-200 arrives between 7:30AM and 8:30AM most weekday mornings. It generally departs between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. This flight is occasionally operated by Express.net Airlines with A300s or by World Airways and Arrow Cargo with DC-10s. | *Custom Air Transport (CAT): The CAT 727-200 arrives between 7:30AM and 8:30AM most weekday mornings. It generally departs between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. This flight is occasionally operated by Express.net Airlines with A300s or by World Airways and Arrow Cargo with DC-10s. | ||
*DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow 727-200 | *DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow 727-200 has been seen less frequently lately. It arrives between 7:00AM and 8:00AM. It departs between 5:30PM and 8:00PM. Recently, the weekday Airborne Express 767-200 flight has been seen operating in full DHL colors. | ||
*FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 | *FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 making regular appearances. DC-10s and 727s are seen less frequently. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of three flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 5:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. Recently, FedEx has been using Airbus aircraft for the majority of its flights. | ||
**FedEx Feeder (Westair): A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flight arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. | **FedEx Feeder (Westair): A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flight arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. | ||
*Kitty Hawk Air Cargo: Kitty Hawk usually sends a 737-300 Freighter to SAN, with an arrival between 7:45AM and 8:30AM most mornings. It departs again between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Occasionally a 727-200 will make an appearance. | *Kitty Hawk Air Cargo: Kitty Hawk usually sends a 737-300 Freighter to SAN, with an arrival between 7:45AM and 8:30AM most mornings. It departs again between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Occasionally a 727-200 will make an appearance. | ||
*United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule. A 757-200 arrives | *United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule. A 757-200 usually arrives before 5AM and a 767 makes afternoon arrival between 12:00PM and 2:00PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. Occasionally the A300 makes appearances in San Diego. Both the new and old liveries of UPS may be seen at SAN. | ||
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