Seeing Tijuana International Airport from a plane
The runway runs right along the US-Mexico border fence. The Cross Border Xpress footbridge lets passengers walk from a terminal in San Diego straight into the airport. Look for the line of the wall beside the runway.
2 of our routes pass it. Baja California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Phoenix: sit on the right, on the climb, 7 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to San Diego | Left | on the way down |
| San Diego to Phoenix | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Tijuana International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tijuana International Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Tijuana International Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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