San Diego International Airport statistics and facts 2023

San Diego Airport Statistics 2026: Passengers, Flights, Jobs & Facts

San Diego Airport statistics for 2026, including passengers, aircraft operations, revenue, jobs, destinations and regional impact.

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San Diego International Airport statistics and facts 2026San Diego International Airport is one of the busiest single-runway commercial airports in the United States and the primary air gateway for the San Diego region. Because it combines strong local demand with significant physical constraints, SAN is one of the most closely watched airports in its size class.

Quick Answer (2026): San Diego International welcomed 25.32 million passengers in calendar 2025, a new airport record. In the airport authority’s FY2025 annual disclosure, SAN also reported 25.18 million total passengers, 230,613 aircraft operations, and $434.2 million in operating revenues.

San Diego International key statistics

Metric Latest figure Year
Total passengers 25.32 million Calendar 2025
Total passengers 25,175,598 FY2025
Enplaned passengers 12,644,082 FY2025
Aircraft operations 230,613 FY2025
Operating revenues $434.2 million FY2025
Destinations 80+ on 5 continents Current airport summary

How many passengers use San Diego International Airport?

SAN set a new annual record in calendar 2025 with 25.32 million passengers. That came after the airport had already posted very strong FY2025 traffic, with 25.18 million total passengers in the airport authority’s annual disclosure.

The difference between the two figures comes from reporting basis: one is calendar-year airport traffic, while the other is fiscal-year authority reporting. Both point in the same direction: San Diego is operating at record levels.

How many flights does SAN handle?

San Diego International recorded 230,613 aircraft operations in FY2025, up from 223,254 in FY2024. For a constrained single-runway airport, that is a significant level of activity.

San Diego airport revenue

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority reported $434.2 million in operating revenues in FY2025, up from about $399.9 million in FY2024. That makes the FY2025 figure the strongest verified revenue number available in the official materials I checked.

Why SAN matters

SAN says it serves 80+ destinations on 5 continents and supports 116,571 direct and indirect jobs. That reinforces the airport’s importance not just to travelers, but to San Diego’s broader economy, tourism industry, and business connectivity.

FAQ

How many passengers used San Diego International in 2025?

SAN welcomed 25.32 million passengers in calendar 2025.

How many aircraft operations did SAN have in FY2025?

SAN recorded 230,613 aircraft operations in FY2025.

How much revenue did SAN generate in FY2025?

The airport authority reported $434.2 million in FY2025 operating revenues.

How many destinations does SAN serve?

SAN says it serves 80+ destinations on 5 continents.

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