Gillespie Field (SEE) is a major general aviation airport in El Cajon serving San Diego County and the surrounding region. Home to a vibrant mix of flight schools, aviation businesses, helicopter operations, historic aircraft, and recreational flying, Gillespie has long been an important center of San Diego’s aviation community and a gathering place for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Classic Hangars at Gillespie Field is a gathering place for San Diego’s antique and classic aircraft community and a frequent home for activities of the San Diego Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association. Located at KSEE in El Cajon, the hangars host aviation gatherings and social events that bring together pilots, aircraft owners, restorers, and enthusiasts with a shared appreciation for historic aircraft and the traditions of general aviation.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Gillespie Field Annex in El Cajon provides an up-close look at aircraft and restoration work beyond the museum’s main Balboa Park location. Situated at Gillespie Field, the annex houses a diverse collection of historic aircraft, engines, and aviation artifacts while offering visitors a unique connection to the preservation and restoration of San Diego’s rich aerospace heritage.
Gillespie Field Café is a longtime airport restaurant at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, serving pilots, aviation enthusiasts, airport workers, and the surrounding community. With its casual atmosphere and front-row connection to the activity on the field, the café is a popular gathering place for breakfast and lunch and a classic fly-in destination within San Diego County’s aviation community.
Axiom Flight Services is an aviation company providing flight training and pilot services with a focus on helping students build skills, confidence, and sound aeronautical decision-making. Serving both new and experienced aviators, Axiom supports the general aviation community through professional instruction and a practical, safety-focused approach to flying.
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Fly with us into busy Gillespie Field Airport on Runway 27R. The approach between two hills, parallel traffic and constant radio calls can make this one hectic approach.
