Helicopter Noise Abatement Patterns KSEE local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
local ops 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.
The Pioneer Pattern at 700 ft MSL off the runway 35 numbers, and the runway 27L primary helicopter pattern at 1,200 ft.
The route
- Pioneer Pattern (700' MSL): depart south from the runway 35 numbers, crosswind between Bradley and Vernon Way, downwind at Wing Avenue, base leg over the east-west taxi line on the east transient ramp without overflying Taxiway D, then via runway 17 remaining south of B4 to the runway 35 numbers
- Remain south of B4 due to crossing ground traffic; do not fly over parked or taxiing aircraft
- Runway 27L primary helicopter pattern (1,200' MSL): turn crosswind at the west end of the west transient ramp, downwind at Bradley, base leg at the east end of the County transient ramp
- Do not fly over parked aircraft or residential areas
When it applies
- Runway 35 or 17 or 27L — helicopters The Pioneer Pattern names the runway 35 numbers and runway 17; the primary pattern is titled for runway 27L
Source text, verbatim
NOISE ABATEMENT PATTERN PROCEDURES FOR HELICOPTER (Revised 03/2018) Pioneer Pattern – Altitude 700 ft. MSL: Depart south from RWY 35 numbers, Crosswind between Bradley and Vernon Way, Downwind at Wing Avenue, turn Base Leg to fly over the east/west taxi line on the east transient ramp, do not overfly Taxiway 'D', then via RWY 17 remain south of B4 to RWY 35 numbers. Remain south of B4 due to crossing ground traffic. Do not fly over parked or taxiing aircraft. RWY 27L Primary Helicopter Pattern - Altitude 1200 ft. MSL: Turn Crosswind at west end of west transient ramp, Downwind Leg at Bradley, Base Leg at east end of County Transient Ramp. Please do not fly over parked aircraft or residential areas.
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- County of San Diego — Noise Abatement Pattern Procedures for Helicopter (Revised 03/2018) County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, Airports Division · retrieved 2026-08-28