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KSEE Gillespie Field Airport
San Diego/El Cajon, California, USA

GOING TO SAN DIEGO/EL CAJON?

FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 26 JANUARY 2023

Location

FAA Identifier: SEE
Lat/Long: 32-49-34.4000N 116-58-20.8000W
32-49.573333N 116-58.346667W
32.8262222,-116.9724444
(estimated)
Elevation: 387.5 ft. / 118.1 m (surveyed)
Variation: 13E (1990)
From city: 10 miles NE of central business district of the associated city
Time zone: UTC -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 92020

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 12/1942
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: LOS ANGELES CENTER
FSS: SAN DIEGO FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: SEE (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: 0700-2100
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 27R; PAPI RWY 09L & 27R; VASI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 09L/27R & RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.

Airport Communications

CTAF: 120.7
ATIS: 125.45
WX AWOS-3P: 125.45 (619-449-1228)
GILLESPIE GROUND: 121.7 [0700-2100]
GILLESPIE TOWER: 120.7 257.8 123.8 [0700-2100]
SOCAL APPROACH: 124.35
SOCAL DEPARTURE: 124.35
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 125.1
CLASS B: 124.35 ;062-109 SAN 14,000 FT & BLW 132.2 ;029-061 SAN 14,000 FT & BLW 132.2 ;333-028 SAN 7,000 FT-11,000 F
CWARD DP: 119.6
PADRZ DP: 119.6
WX ASOS at MYF (8 nm W): 126.9 (858-576-4337)
WX ASOS at SAN (12 nm SW): PHONE 619-296-8934
WX ASOS at RNM (13 nm N): PHONE 760-789-7699
WX ASOS at SDM (15 nm S): 132.35 (619-661-8297)
WX ASOS at NRS (17 nm SW): PHONE 619-437-9890
  • GENERAL OUTLOOK ON ATIS WHEN ATCT CLSD.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
PGYr347/13.0POGGI VORTAC116.4514E
MZBr063/13.0MISSION BAY VORTAC117.8015E
TIJr345/17.2TIJUANA VOR/DME116.5012E
JLIr211/27.1JULIAN VORTAC114.0015E
OCNr123/33.5OCEANSIDE VORTAC115.3015E

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
100LL:FOR FUEL SVC OR ASSISTANCE DRG BUS HRS, CTC (619) 449-0611, (619) 448-5991, OR (619) 981-5000. 100LL SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS.
Parking: tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 9L/27R

Dimensions: 5342 x 100 ft. / 1628 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 90.0
Double wheel: 120.0
Double tandem: 200.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 9L  RUNWAY 27R
Latitude: 32-49.767562N32-49.583215N
Longitude: 116-58.875063W116-57.854818W
Elevation: 359.1 ft.387.5 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 089 magnetic, 102 true269 magnetic, 282 true
Displaced threshold: no706 ft.
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on right (3.75 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (4.50 degrees glide path)
PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS RIGHT OF CRS.
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: LOC/DME
Obstructions: 87 ft. tree, 580 ft. from runway, 275 ft. left of centerline, 4:1 slope to clear37 ft. road, 585 ft. from runway, 250 ft. both sides of centerline, 10:1 slope to clear
RWY 27R APCH RATIO 30:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Runway 17/35

Dimensions: 4145 x 100 ft. / 1263 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 58.0
Double wheel: 106.0
Double tandem: 195.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RWY 17 END LGTS NON-STD, SPREAD LESS THAN RWY PAVEMENT WIDTH.
RUNWAY 17  RUNWAY 35
Latitude: 32-49.770795N32-49.087325N
Longitude: 116-58.349020W116-58.343593W
Elevation: 366.0 ft.384.9 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 166 magnetic, 179 true346 magnetic, 359 true
Displaced threshold: 450 ft.685 ft.
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-box VASI on left (4.00 degrees glide path)2-box VASI on left (4.50 degrees glide path)
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 15 ft. bldg, lighted, 201 ft. from runway, 125 ft. left of centerline
RWY 17 +8 FT FENCE AT 30 FT FM RWY END, 85 FT LEFT.		30 ft. pole, 510 ft. from runway, 40 ft. left of centerline, 10:1 slope to clear
RWY 35 UNLIT 8 FT FENCE 1 FT SOUTH OF RWY END; +20 FT TREES AT 100-200 FT FM RWY END 130 FT LEFT.

Runway 9R/27L

Dimensions: 2738 x 60 ft. / 835 x 18 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 12.0
RUNWAY 9R  RUNWAY 27L
Latitude: 32-49.642865N32-49.548297N
Longitude: 116-58.574245W116-58.051327W
Elevation: 366.3 ft.379.9 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 089 magnetic, 102 true269 magnetic, 282 true
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
DEPT PUBLIC WORKS-AIRPORTS, 1960 JOE CROSSON DR
EL CAJON, CA 92020-1236
Phone 619-956-4800
Manager: CATHE JOHNSON
GILLESPIE FIELD AIRPORT, 1960 JOE CROSSON DR
EL CAJON, CA 92020-1236
Phone (619) 956-4805
ARPT OPNS, 619-956-4800

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 490
Single engine airplanes: 412
Multi engine airplanes: 29
Jet airplanes: 21
Helicopters: 27
Gliders airplanes: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 499/day *
66% local general aviation
33% transient general aviation
<1% air taxi
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 30 April 2021

Additional Remarks

- W TRNT RAMP AND PTNS OF TWY DELTA BTN D2 AND W TSTN RAMP NOT VISIBLE FROM ATCT.
- WHEN TWR CLSD, ACFT MUST SELF-ANNOUNCE ON CTAF PRIOR TO LDG OR DEP.
- COYOTES AND BIRDS OCCASIONALLY ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
- SIMULATED ENG FAILURES PROHIBITED OVER RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
- PPR FOR ALL MIL ACFT, AND ALL MIL/CIV VFR LOW APCHS BLO 1000 FT AGL CTC ARPT OPS 619-956-4800.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFFECT. RWY 17 PREFERRED NOISE ABATEMENT DEP WHEN ATCT CLSD. TGL AND JET DEPS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED 2200-0700. NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS ALL QUADS. NOISE ABATEMENT PATTERN INFO AVBL AT SDCOUNTYAIRPORTS.COM OR CTC ARPT OPS 619-956-4800. COPTER PIONEER NOISE ABATEMENT PATTERN ALT 700 FT MSL; DEP S FR RWY 35 NRS, CROSSWIND BTN BRADLEY AND VERNON WAY, DOWNWIND AT WING AVE, TURN BASE LEG TO FLY OVR E/W TAXI LINE ON E TSNT RAMP, DO NOT OVRFLY TWY D, THEN VIA RWY 17 TO RWY 35 NRS. RMN S OF TWY B4 DUE TO XNG GND TFC. DO NOT OVRFLY PRKD OR TAX ACFT.
- RWYS 9L/27R & 9R/27L HEL SKID/RUN-ON LDG PROHIBITED.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
- RWY 17-35 TPA 1188 (800) SR-SS, 1388 (1000) SS-SR.
- RWY 27R CNTRLN IN CLOSE ALNMT WITH TRRN, USE OF LOC/DME HIGHLY RCMDD.
- FORMATION FLT AVBL AS TFC PERMITS, LTD TO NO MORE THAN 3 ACFT PER FORMATION.
- RWY 27R TPA 1588 (1200) RIGHT TFC SR-SS; TPA 1388 (1000) LEFT TFC SS-SR DUE TO 893 FT AGL MOUNTAIN 2.1 NM ENE OF ARPT. RWY 27L 1388 (1000) LEFT TFC SR-SS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 26 January 2023 at 0901Z to 23 February 2023 at 0900z.
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV (GPS) RWY 09L **CHANGED**   download
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17   download
LOC-D   download
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply **CHANGED**   download (140KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CWARD TWO (RNAV)   download
PADRZ TWO (RNAV)   download
 
MISSION BAY TWO (OBSTACLE)   2 pages: [1] [2]
MISSION BAY TWO (OBSTACLE), CONT.2   download
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (350KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KMYF - Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (8 nm W)
KNKX - Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) Airport (9 nm W)
KSAN - San Diego International Airport (12 nm SW)
KRNM - Ramona Airport (13 nm N)
KNZY - North Island Naval Air Station (Halsey Field) Airport (14 nm SW)
KSDM - Brown Field Municipal Airport (15 nm S)
KNRS - Imperial Beach Naval Outlying Field (Ream Field) (17 nm SW)
  
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 31-Jan-2023
 Local
(UTC-8)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:1914:19
Sunrise06:4514:45
Sunset17:1801:18
Evening civil twilight17:4401:44

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  01-Feb-2023 02:34:04
Local (UTC-8)  31-Jan-2023 18:34:04
 
METAR
KSEE 010147Z 00000KT 10SM SKC 13/01 A3006
KMYF 
8nm W 		010153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01220028
KNKX 
8nm W 		010155Z 32005KT 10SM FEW060 10/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01000033
KSAN 
12nm SW 		010151Z 35003KT 10SM FEW030 13/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01330044 $
KRNM 
13nm N 		010153Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00831028
KNZY 
14nm SW 		010152Z 32005KT 10SM FEW030 13/05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01330050 $
KSDM 
15nm S 		010153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01060050
KNRS 
17nm SW 		010153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW035 FEW120 11/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01110072
MMTJ 
18nm S 		010145Z 31005KT 10SM SKC 11/08 A3008 RMK HZY ISOL SC
TAF
KNKX 
8nm W 		3121/0121 28008KT 9999 FEW050 FEW100 560009 560903 522409 523304 QNH3002INS BECMG 0103/0105 06003KT 9999 SKC 520009 520903 522409 523304 QNH3006INS FM011130 07006KT 9999 SKC 500000 QNH3009INS T03/0114Z T17/0121Z
KSAN 
12nm SW 		312046Z 3121/0124 30008KT P6SM SKC FM010100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM012100 30008KT P6SM SKC
KNZY 
14nm SW 		3123/0123 29008KT 9999 FEW025 FEW120 520209 QNH3000INS FM010200 34004KT 9999 FEW025 520209 QNH3004INS FM010500 08004KT 9999 SKC 500000 QNH3008INS FM012100 30010KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3010INS T07/0114Z T17/0121Z FS30139
MMTJ 
18nm S 		311638Z 3118/0118 02006KT P6SM SCT040 SCT200 TX17/3121Z TN08/0113Z BECMG 3120/3121 28006KT FM010300 00000KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0110/0111 6SM HZ FM011600 11005KT P6SM SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Fuel Prices		 
Comments		  
Golden State Aviation 123.50
619-368-0065
[email]		 Golden State Aviation is a relatively small full service FBO. We cater to the needs of small to medium corporate jets. we are not the big fancy plush FBO but we will take great care of you and your customers. We offer overnight, short and long term parking at our location. Titan Aviation Certified Dealer. Serving Aviation since 1968. No Ramp Fee and Free outside Parking w/purchase. Free courtesy/crew car w/purchase of Jet A when available Start Cart no charge. 24 Hr callouts $100: Call Mike Roberts 24/7 at 619-368-0065. We look forward to serving you.
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Titan
100LL Jet A
FS $6.99 $6.49 
SS $6.89 --- 
GUARANTEED
  
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High Performance Aircraft 858-576-5000
[web site]
[email]		 A trusted and reputable name in aviation for the past 30 years! High Performance Aircraft offers aircraft maintenance, sales, parts, and FBO services. What sets our FBO apart from our competition? Our dedication to hospitality and excellent customer service! Our reputation for integrity and reliability keeps our customers coming back. Our facility offers plenty of space for your aircraft to spread its wings on our ramp or in a hangar.
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NATA Safety 1st   AVCARD® by World Fuel   Crew car   Avis   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Go Rentals   Hertz   FAA-Approved Repair Station   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)  
 
independent
Jet A
FS $6.39 
GUARANTEED
  
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 Circle Air Group
 619-448-5991
toll-free 877-253-8247
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Passenger terminal and lounge, ...
 
NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government AIR Card   Avfuel Contract Fuel   AVCARD® by World Fuel   WingPoints™ Rewards   Contract Fuel   Crew cars   Avis   Budget Rent A Car   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Hertz   National Car Rental   FAA-Approved Repair Station   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   Wheelchair Accessible   National Business Aviation Association  
 
More info about Circle Air Group
Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $6.89 $6.19 
SS $6.79 --- 
GUARANTEED
  
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FS=Full service
SS=Self service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Distance		 
Comments		  
 Neal Aviation
 619-663-1000
619-857-8770
[web site]
[email]		 Avionics sales and service
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station   Avidyne   Garmin   NAT / dB Systems   S-TEC  
 
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Anglo-American Aviation 619-448-9149
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Coastal Fliers 619-441-2610
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
Services / Description		 
Comments		  
SDMTS Bus # 877 [web site]
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