Now formally known as San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field
was named in honor of Charles Lindbergh and has been a center of
aeronautic activity since its dedication in 1928. Many famous
personalities and events have been associated with the airstrip, which
quickly grew to include a Coast Guard Air Station, three airlines, two
flying schools, and Ryan Aeronautical. In 1935, Consolidated Aircraft
relocated to Lindbergh Field, transforming it into an aviation
manufacturing center. Situated just three miles north of downtown San
Diego, Lindbergh Field serves more than 50,000 travelers a day, making
San Diego International Airport the busiest single-runway commercial
airport today in the United States.