Runway 28L/28R Departures KMYF local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-28 (42 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
West/northwest via the gap north of Mt. Soledad; off 28L southbound hold centerline to avoid Royal Highlands; off 28R eastbound turn right before I-805.
The route
- West or northwest (Mt. Soledad departure / straight out), runways 28L and 28R: climb at best rate and reduce climb power before reaching residential areas; maintain runway centerline until 1,200' (singles) or 2,000' (twins); proceed direct to the gap north of Mt. Soledad (1,049')
- If northbound, on passing the shoreline turn to a northbound heading and cross the Seawolf Corridor segment of Class B airspace between 3,200' and 6,800', or below 1,800' MSL
- Runway 28L, south or east departures: maintain runway centerline until 1,200' (single) or 2,000' (twins) before turning crosswind, avoiding overflight of the Royal Highlands neighborhood 300' south of centerline and 3,500' from the runway end
- Runway 28R, east or northeast departures: climb on centerline at best rate, reduce to climb power, and turn right crosswind before reaching I-805; turn right downwind before crossing the Class B boundary (approximately Clairemont Blvd)
When it applies
- Departing 28L or 28R — west flow Published under runway-specific sub-headings for 28L and 28R
Source text, verbatim
RECOMMENDED VFR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Runway 28L and 28R – West or Northwest (Mt. Soledad departure/straight out) • Climb using best rate and reduce climb power before reaching residential areas • Maintain runway centerline until 1200' single, or 2000' twins • Proceed direct to gap north of Mt. Soledad (1049') • If northbound, upon passing shoreline, turn to northbound heading and cross over Seawolf Corridor segment of Class B airspace between 3200' and 6800', or below 1800' MSL Runway 28L – South or East Departures • Maintain runway centerline until 1200' single or 2000' twins before turning crosswind, avoid overflying Royal Highlands neighborhood 300' south of centerline and 3500' from end of runway • Remain clear of Class B airspace, boundary MZB 084 radial Runway 28R – East or Northeast Departures • Climb on runway centerline using best rate, reduce to climb power setting, and turn right crosswind before reaching I-805 • Turn right downwind before crossing Class B airspace boundary (approx. Clairemont Blvd.) • Proceed eastbound, remain clear of Class B airspace and Gillespie Field airport traffic area
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- City of San Diego — MYF Noise Abatement Procedures kneeboard (June 2026) City of San Diego · retrieved 2026-08-28