Airports / California / SEE
Gillespie Field.
San Diego/El Cajon, California · 388 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
125 ratings
0
Operators based
388
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#43 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 125 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in San Diego/El Cajon, California, Gillespie Field (KSEE / SEE) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 388 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SEE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX, 9 nm), San Diego International Airport (SAN, 12 nm), and North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY, 14 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 5,342-foot paved runway, SEE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
High Performance Aircraft, Inc. FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHigh Performance Aircraft, Inc. is your preferred FBO at Gillespie Field in San Diego, located only minutes from downtown businesses, beaches, and attractions. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, our enthusiastic staff will take care of all your needs.
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- Cafe
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Field capability
ICAO
KSEE
IATA
SEE
FAA / Local
SEE
Elevation
388 ft
Coordinates
32.8262° N · 116.9720° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 388 ft, SEE sits higher than 54% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,342 ft
- 09L/27R5,342 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/354,145 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L2,738 ft × 60 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,342 ft
SEE's 5,342 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmNKXMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher FieldSan Diego
- 12nmSANSan Diego International AirportSan Diego
- 14nmNZYNorth Island Naval Air Station-Halsey FieldSan Diego
- 15nmSDMBrown Field Municipal AirportSan Diego
- 17nmTIJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTijuana
- 24nmCLDMcClellan-Palomar AirportCarlsbad
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSEE · Gillespie Field · San Diego/El Cajon, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SEE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 259 nm | 1h 0m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 391 nm | 1h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 535 nm | 1h 39m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 622 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 728 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SEE?
- Gillespie Field's longest paved runway is 5,342 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SEE?
- Gillespie Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,342 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Gillespie Field?
- One FBO serves SEE: High Performance Aircraft, Inc. FBO. Phone, website and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SEE?
- The closest alternate is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 9 nm away, followed by San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SEE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 54m (215 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 0m (259 nm), San Francisco about 1h 19m (391 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.