Aircraft noise in North Clairemont (92117)
North Clairemont experiences approximately 106 aircraft overflights per day, primarily military and general-aviation aircraft, passing below 3,000 ft. San Diego International Airport traffic adds another 28 overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 65–71 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #20 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 North Clairemont · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
North Clairemont hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Military & general aviation (Montgomery-Gibbs, Miramar, North Island)
79 overflights/day (74%) · typically 2,100 ft
Around 79 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.
San Diego International Airport
live map →28 overflights/day (26%) · typically 7,900 ft
San Diego International Airport contributes arrivals over North Clairemont, typically mostly above 5,000 ft.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa | 270 | #5 |
| Clairemont Mesa East | 171 | #10 |
| Clairemont Mesa West | 134 | #15 |
| North Clairemont | 106 | #20 |
| Bay Park | 35 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is North Clairemont under a flight path?
- Yes — North Clairemont is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 106 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over North Clairemont?
- More than one source: other low-flying aircraft (~79/day), San Diego International Airport (~28/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over North Clairemont?
- The first movements typically pass over North Clairemont around 5:14am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in North Clairemont on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over North Clairemont is similar (112 vs 105 overflights a day).
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