SAN Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for San Diego International Airport in San Diego, United States.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a major international airport serving San Diego, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. The SAN live flight board provides real-time arrivals, departures, delays, and flight status for every ADS-B-tracked aircraft in range, including altitude, ground speed, and estimated arrival time updated every minute. Bookmark this page for instant access to SAN live arrivals, departures, and delay information whenever you need it.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About San Diego Airport Delays
San Diego International Airport (SAN) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at SAN include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
San Diego (SAN) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at SAN?
An active FAA delay at SAN means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at San Diego International Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at SAN?
A Ground Delay Program at SAN means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at SAN?
A Ground Stop at SAN temporarily halts all departures heading to San Diego. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is SAN FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for SAN on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at SAN?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at SAN. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.