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Located north of the U.S. - Mexico border, Brown Field (SDM) is a port-of-entry into the United States for private air craft coming from Mexico into California. Brown Field is also heavily used by military and law enforcement agencies.
This area is rapidly developing from an isolated and empty mesa to a thriving commercial and residential community. If you are interested in leasing commercial space at the airport, up to date information can be found at the Bids & Contract Opportunities page.
Services Available
Some of the many services available include fuel (100LL, and Jet-A), aircraft maintenance, aircraft rental, car rental, food at the Landing Strip Cafe and a U.S. Customs Office for those entering the United States by air.
Historical Information
The airport's most notable feature is the 8,000 foot long, and 150 foot wide runway which can accommodate most aircraft. It is a legacy of Brown Field's long military history.
The airport originally named East Field, opened in 1918 as an aerial gunnery and aerobatics school. Later it was used for U.S. Navy drone experiments. The name was changed to NAAS Otay Mesa in 1943, and later that same year it was changed again to NAAS Brown Field. Except for the period 1947 -1951, the airport was used for military purposes until 1962. Since then, Brown Field has served as a general aviation airport, and port-of-entry for private air craft coming into the United States through Mexico.
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