Aircraft noise in Del Cerro (92120)
On a typical day, about 164 aircraft pass over Del Cerro — mostly arrivals at San Diego International Airport, mostly above 5,000 ft. Military and general-aviation aircraft add another 63 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 69–70 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #11 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 Del Cerro · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Del Cerro hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
San Diego International Airport
live map →101 overflights/day (62%) · typically 6,000 ft
Traffic from San Diego International Airport is arrivals, mostly above 5,000 ft.
Military & general aviation (Montgomery-Gibbs, Miramar, North Island)
63 overflights/day (38%) · typically 1,800 ft
Around 63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serra Mesa | 227 | #6 |
| Del Cerro | 164 | #11 |
| Grantville | 157 | #13 |
| Allied Gardens | 141 | #14 |
| Lemon Grove | 48 | #23 |
Common questions
- Is Del Cerro under a flight path?
- Yes — Del Cerro is near San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 164 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Del Cerro?
- More than one source: San Diego International Airport (~101/day), other low-flying aircraft (~63/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Del Cerro?
- The first movements typically pass over Del Cerro around 3:20am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Del Cerro on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Del Cerro is similar (167 vs 163 overflights a day).
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