KSDM Brown Field Municipal Airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) is a towered general-aviation airport in San Diego, California, at 526 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 08L/26R (7,972 ft), 08R/26L (3,185 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSDM · FAA SDM · IATA SDM |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, CA · 32.5726, -116.9800 |
| Elevation | 526 ft MSL (160 m) |
| Tower | 126.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.35 MHz |
| FAA charts | 8 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSDM METAR and TAF
METAR KSDM 010453Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM OVC060 17/15 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01670150| Wind | From 030° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 6,000 ft · ceiling 6,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 17°C (63°F) / 15°C (59°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.84 inHg (1010 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP101: sea-level pressure 1010.1 hPa · T01670150: temperature 16.7°C, dew point 15.0°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (030° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 08L: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 26R: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 08R: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 26L: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
KSDM does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08L / 26R | 7,972 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 08R / 26L | 3,185 × 75 ft | asphalt | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SOCAL APP | 124.35 |
| ATIS | 132.35 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 124.4 |
| CTAF | 126.5 | |
| Departure | SOCAL DEP | 125.15 |
| Ground | 124.4 | |
| Tower | 126.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSDM before you fly.
FAA charts for KSDM — d-TPP 2611
8 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 2
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KSDM on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.