Aircraft noise in Little Italy (92101)
Aircraft fly over Little Italy roughly 30 times a day, the bulk of them arrivals at San Diego International Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 90–91 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #26 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 Little Italy · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
San Diego International Airport
live map →30 overflights/day (100%) · typically 200 ft
San Diego International Airport contributes arrivals over Little Italy, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby neighborhoods compare
| Neighborhood | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 198 | #9 |
| Bankers Hill | 131 | #16 |
| South Park | 116 | #19 |
| Little Italy | 30 | #26 |
| North Park | 5 | #30 |
Common questions
- Is Little Italy under a flight path?
- Yes — Little Italy is directly under San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 30 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Little Italy?
- The first movements typically pass over Little Italy around 5:52am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Little Italy on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Little Italy is similar (30 vs 30 overflights a day).
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