Urban Airport Walk

About this event

**SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2026** **WE WILL NOW MEET AT 3:15; PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING SO THAT WE CAN LEAVE AT 3:30.** **PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED MEETING PLACE AND PARKING INFORMATION.** Unfortunately, the San Diego Flyer won’t accommodate a group this large, so I’ve had to revise our plans. There aren’t any good options for inexpensive parking near the new Terminal 1, so we will meet near Terminal 2 and take the free inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1 and back. The walk to the shuttle stop is about 15 minutes; I recommend comfortable walking shoes and a hat. **TRANSIT** is available; there is a bus stop next to our meeting spot at Spanish Landing West. **PARKING** is inexpensive ($2.50 per hour at Spanish Landing; 4 hours maximum) or free (at the USS Recruit); **directions below.** I’ve worked in the construction department at the airport since 2011. We will get an “insider” look at the new Terminal 1, including interesting features, pre-security art, spectacular views, navigation tips, and checking out the current construction of the 11 gates that will ultimately connect the two terminals. Back at Terminal 2 we will get to see an operating airfield in action and (if the timing works) get a very up-close look at the British Airways Boeing 777 as it taxis in to the gate. This is a group V (Roman Numeral 5) aircraft – it’s big, it’s loud, and it’s awesome. (I’m retiring next year, so that will impact the opportunities I will have to get a group this close to the airfield fence.) British Airways 273 is usually about 30 minutes early, but schedules are what is planned, and flights are what happens. There is a shaded spot where we can sit. ([https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/BAW265](https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/BAW265)). The video below shows a 777-300ER on short final and landing. It has a good view of the wheels as they contact the runway. (Check out the size compared to the cars on the ground; this thing is a…