Aircraft noise in Clairemont Mesa West (92111, 92117)
Aircraft fly over Clairemont Mesa West roughly 134 times a day, the bulk of them arrivals at San Diego International Airport, mostly above 5,000 ft. Military and general-aviation aircraft add another 58 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 66–71 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #15 of 30 San Diego neighborhoods for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-09-25.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-09-25 · all tracked aircraft over Clairemont Mesa West · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Clairemont Mesa West hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
San Diego International Airport
live map →76 overflights/day (57%) · typically 7,600 ft
San Diego International Airport contributes arrivals over Clairemont Mesa West, typically mostly above 5,000 ft.
Military & general aviation (Montgomery-Gibbs, Miramar, North Island)
58 overflights/day (43%) · typically 1,600 ft
Around 58 low overflights a day come from military and general-aviation traffic that isn't using San Diego International — mainly Montgomery-Gibbs Executive, MCAS Miramar, NAS North Island and Gillespie Field. Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby neighborhoods compare
| Neighborhood | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Clairemont Mesa East | 171 | #10 |
| Clairemont Mesa West | 134 | #15 |
| North Clairemont | 106 | #20 |
| Linda Vista | 57 | #22 |
| Bay Park | 35 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is Clairemont Mesa West under a flight path?
- Yes — Clairemont Mesa West is near San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 134 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Clairemont Mesa West?
- More than one source: San Diego International Airport (~76/day), other low-flying aircraft (~58/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Clairemont Mesa West?
- The first movements typically pass over Clairemont Mesa West around 5:01am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Clairemont Mesa West on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Clairemont Mesa West is similar (135 vs 140 overflights a day).
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