Aircraft noise in Jamacha Lomita (92114)
Jamacha Lomita experiences approximately 30 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at San Diego International Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Military and general-aviation aircraft add another 2 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 76–78 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #27 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 Jamacha Lomita · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Jamacha Lomita hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
San Diego International Airport
live map →27 overflights/day (92%) · typically 3,500 ft
San Diego International Airport contributes arrivals over Jamacha Lomita, typically between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft.
Military & general aviation (Montgomery-Gibbs, Miramar, North Island)
2 overflights/day (8%) · typically 1,200 ft
Around 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Terraces | 300 | #2 |
| Valencia Park | 298 | #3 |
| Encanto | 279 | #4 |
| Lemon Grove | 48 | #23 |
| Jamacha Lomita | 30 | #27 |
Common questions
- Is Jamacha Lomita under a flight path?
- Yes — Jamacha Lomita is under San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 30 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Jamacha Lomita?
- More than one source: San Diego International Airport (~27/day), other low-flying aircraft (~2/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Jamacha Lomita?
- The first movements typically pass over Jamacha Lomita around 5:18am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Jamacha Lomita on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Jamacha Lomita is similar (32 vs 32 overflights a day).
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