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Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) has instituted standardized screening
procedures at airports across the country. The TSA offers specific
information to familiarize you with these procedures. The TSA also has provided a comprehensive list
of Traveler
Tips and Prohibited
Items.
The Department
of Homeland Security, as needed, will dictate specific measures
to augment the Airport's existing security. All travelers should
be prepared to adhere to any changes in security or alert levels
– green (low), blue (guarded), yellow (elevated), orange (high)
or red (severe).
Specifically, increased levels of alert may initiate any or all
of the following measures:
- Increased uniformed law enforcement presence in public areas
- Increased patrols of the Airport’s perimeter
- Random inspections of vehicles entering the Airport roadways
and parking lots
Details on every security measure cannot be outlined because of
confidentiality. Whenever possible, timely information will be shared
in order to prepare travelers in advance of their arrival.
Additional Security-Related Tips
- Arrive Early: Longer lines and wait times may result because
of increased security measures. Plan to arrive two (2) hours prior
to flight departures. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check
with their respective airlines to verify schedules before coming
to the Airport.
Click
here for updates from the TSA on current wait times at San
Diego International Airport and other airports throughout the
country.
- Have ID and Tickets Ready: Ticketed passengers with photo identifications
(IDs) will be allowed past security checkpoints to boarding areas.
Passengers embarking on ticketless travel must either carry printed
proof of their ticket purchases (e.g., a printed itinerary) or
check in at the ticket counter.
- Curb Alert: Curbside parking is not permitted. Unattended curbside
vehicles will be ticketed and may be towed. Occupied vehicles
at the curb will be asked to circle around unless actively loading
or unloading passengers. Check the Parking section of this Web
site for additional information on passenger
pick-up and drop-off.
- Stay Informed: Tune into 1690 AM on your radio for security-related
travel tips, including check-in updates, lists of banned and permitted
items, and other important information. Continue to check this
web site for the latest Airport security information.
Local Contacts
Here is a list of the various local agencies and organizations
dedicated to helping the San Diego community.
Charter Services/Corporate Aviation
San Diego International Airport is primarily a commercial aviation
facility. However, Landmark Aviation exclusively provides a full range of services
for corporate
aviation, commercial carriers and non-scheduled carriers, from
its 11-acre, on-site facility. And the company recently launched
new Charter Service, in 2003. For more information, call Jimsair
at 619.298.7704.
Federal Inspection Services / U.S. Customs
The U.S. Federal Inspection Agencies operating at San Diego International
Airport include the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Public Health Service.
Customs
and Border Protection 619.557.5370
U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service 619.557.5063
U.S. Public Health Service 310.215.2365
Fire Department
The San
Diego Fire Department also provides airport emergency services.
In case of emergency only, dial 9-1-1. For all
other matters call Emergency Services at 619.686.8000.
Harbor Police
The San Diego Harbor
Police provide continuous patrols of San Diego International
Airport responding to various crimes within the airport and aboard
aircraft landing and taking off from Lindbergh Field.
Emergency: (619) 223-1133
Non-Emergency: (619) 686-6272
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