Aircraft noise in Linda Vista (92111)
On a typical day, about 57 aircraft pass over Linda Vista — mostly arrivals at San Diego International Airport, mostly above 5,000 ft. Military and general-aviation aircraft add another 24 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 67–78 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #22 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 Linda Vista · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Linda Vista hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
San Diego International Airport
live map →33 overflights/day (58%) · typically 7,200 ft
Traffic from San Diego International Airport is arrivals, mostly above 5,000 ft.
Military & general aviation (Montgomery-Gibbs, Miramar, North Island)
24 overflights/day (42%) · typically 1,400 ft
Around 24 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 |
| Clairemont Mesa East | 171 | #10 |
| Clairemont Mesa West | 134 | #15 |
| Linda Vista | 57 | #22 |
| Bay Park | 35 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is Linda Vista under a flight path?
- Yes — Linda Vista is near San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 57 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Linda Vista?
- More than one source: San Diego International Airport (~33/day), other low-flying aircraft (~24/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Linda Vista?
- The first movements typically pass over Linda Vista around 5:12am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Linda Vista on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Linda Vista is similar (58 vs 56 overflights a day).
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