Aircraft noise in Ocean Beach (92107, 92109)
Ocean Beach experiences approximately 163 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at San Diego International Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 83–85 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #12 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 Ocean Beach · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
San Diego International Airport
live map →163 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,900 ft
San Diego International Airport contributes departures over Ocean Beach, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby neighborhoods compare
| Neighborhood | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Heights | 223 | #7 |
| Ocean Beach | 163 | #12 |
| Loma Portal | 118 | #18 |
| Mission Beach | 46 | #24 |
| Pacific Beach | 29 | #28 |
Common questions
- Is Ocean Beach under a flight path?
- Yes — Ocean Beach is directly under San Diego International Airport flight paths, with around 163 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Ocean Beach?
- The first movements typically pass over Ocean Beach around 5:31am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Ocean Beach on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Ocean Beach is similar (167 vs 164 overflights a day).
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