San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 2 at San Diego’s main airport hub is a long, mostly linear terminal split into two connected concourses—T2 East (legacy) and T2 West (Green Build)—running along the same landside curb. Gates climb from the low 20s in the east to the 50s in the west, with security checkpoints aligned to each side. Landside ground transport sits across the arrivals roadway on the Transportation Plaza “island,” not at the inner curb.
Map Table
| Concourse | Gate Range | Key Airlines | Security Checkpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 East | 20–33 | Alaska, American | Checkpoint 5 |
| T2 West | 33–51 | Delta, United, international carriers | Checkpoint 6 (CLEAR) |
| Airside connector | 20–51 access | lounges, Sunset Cove | post-security corridor |
San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Treat pickup timing as a curb-traffic problem first: plan to cross to the Transportation Plaza and stage at the labeled zone, not the terminal curb.
- Default rideshare logic: Transportation Plaza, Lane 2 (right side); Lane 1 mismatch risks missed driver/driver cancellation.
- Reduce walking by choosing the baggage-claim exit closest to your target: East carousels/doors for T2 East, West carousels/doors for T2 West, then cross once to the island.
- Use checkpoint geography to cut time-uncertainty: Checkpoint 6 for CLEAR, closest checkpoint for everyone else, then rely on the airside connector to reach any gate range.
2026 San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF
2026 operations follow the same core layout: two checkpoints (5 East, 6 West) feeding one connected airside corridor, with the biggest landside change-driver remaining ground-transport enforcement and curb congestion. Rideshare pickups stay off the inner curb on the Transportation Plaza, and the landside walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 remains a hard “not walkable” constraint due to construction barriers.
San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Level 1 Arrivals Map 2025
San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Level 2 Departures Map 2025
2026 San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 baggage claim exits to the designated rideshare pickup area (“island”/pickup zone)?
Walking distance runs about 150–250 feet from Terminal 2 baggage-claim exit doors to the Transportation Plaza rideshare pickup “island.” The path is short but time-variable because you must use the main signalized crosswalk across the arrivals roadway, then continue to the correct loading lane.
Rideshare pickups are on the Transportation Plaza in Lane 2 (the outer/right-side rideshare lane), not at the inner terminal curb. The distance depends on which baggage claim door you use and which carousel cluster you exit from (East vs West). The walk itself is typically 2–4 minutes with luggage, but crosswalk signal cycles and crowding can add another 1–2 minutes during peak arrival banks.
Which Terminal 2 baggage claim door/exit number is the shortest path to the rideshare pickup pedestrian route?
A specific Terminal 2 baggage-claim door or exit number is not consistently verifiable from the audit data, but the shortest path is always the baggage-claim exit that lines up closest to the main signalized crosswalk leading to the Transportation Plaza. Exiting from the wrong side adds unnecessary sidewalk distance before you can legally cross the arrivals roadway.
The practical rule is to choose an exit door adjacent to your carousel cluster, then immediately aim for the crosswalk that feeds the Transportation Plaza “island.” Carousels 1–2 generally align with the Terminal 2 East side, while Carousels 3–6 align with Terminal 2 West; using the nearest door to your carousel reduces lateral walking before the crossing. Once across, move to Lane 2 on the right side of the island to meet rideshare vehicles.
What is the exact walking distance from the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza pedestrian exit to the nearest Terminal 2 security checkpoint entrance?
Walking distance is typically about 350–500 feet from a Terminal 2 Parking Plaza pedestrian bridge/crosswalk exit to the closest Terminal 2 security checkpoint doors. The nearest checkpoint depends on which side you emerge onto along the terminal frontage.
| Route from Parking Plaza pedestrian exit | Approx. walking distance | Typical walk time | Nearest landmark anchor |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Checkpoint 6 (West) | ~350–500 ft | ~2–4 min | west ticketing atrium / T2 West entrance zone |
| To Checkpoint 5 (East) | ~450–650 ft | ~3–5 min | east ticketing / T2 East check-in zone |
If you exit onto the west side of the terminal frontage, you’ll reach Checkpoint 6 faster; if you exit closer to the east doors/ticketing, Checkpoint 5 becomes the shorter walk.
Where exactly is the Inter-Terminal Shuttle stop located at Terminal 2 (specific curb zone/bay position on the terminal frontage)?
The Inter-Terminal (Terminal Loop) Shuttle stop at Terminal 2 is located on the Transportation Plaza “island,” not on the inner terminal curb. The shuttle uses dedicated shuttle signage on the island frontage, separated from the rideshare loading zones.
Operationally, this means you follow the same pedestrian move as rideshare: exit baggage claim to the arrivals curb, walk to the main signalized crosswalk, and cross to the Transportation Plaza. Once on the island, look for the Terminal Loop/Inter-Terminal Shuttle markings distinct from the rideshare zone pylons. This matters because the landside walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is closed; the shuttle is the sanctioned transfer method, and it is subject to the same curb traffic as private vehicles.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 West security checkpoint exit to the Gates 11–18 gate corridor?
No direct walking distance exists because Gates 11–18 are not reachable from Terminal 2 West airside, and the landside sidewalk between Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 is closed. Reaching that gate corridor requires exiting the secure area, using the Terminal Loop Shuttle, then clearing security again at Terminal 1.
From Checkpoint 6’s exit in Terminal 2 West, you must go back down to the public level and cross to the Transportation Plaza “island” to find the Terminal Loop Shuttle stop. The shuttle typically arrives every 10–15 minutes, but it is exposed to the same curb traffic as private vehicles. For operational planning, budget 45–60 minutes total to exit T2, shuttle to T1, and re-screen before walking to the Gates 11–18 corridor.
Which Terminal 2 security checkpoint is geographically closest to Gates 20–30?
Checkpoint 5 (Terminal 2 East) is the closest security checkpoint to Gates 20–30. It sits on the East side of Terminal 2, aligned with the legacy concourse where those lower-numbered gates begin.
Gates 20–30 are in the Terminal 2 East gate range (20–33), so entering through the East ticketing/baggage-claim side puts you closest to your gate corridor after screening. Checkpoint 6 (Terminal 2 West) can still be used because Terminal 2 is fully connected airside, but it adds a backtrack walk east after security. The main exception is CLEAR: CLEAR lanes are only at Checkpoint 6, so CLEAR users flying from Gates 20–30 may accept the extra airside walk to reduce screening time.
What is the longest walking distance (end-to-end) between Gate 20 and Gate 30 in Terminal 2 East?
The longest end-to-end walk within the Gate 20–30 span is on the order of 800–1,200 feet, typically about 3–6 minutes at an average walking pace. The exact number varies because SAN’s gate geometry bends around the concourse spine rather than following a perfectly straight line.
Gate 20–30 sit inside Terminal 2 East (the legacy concourse), so the walk is shorter than the full-terminal traverse. For reference, the full airside traverse from Gate 20 to the far west end (Gate 51) is roughly 2,000+ feet and runs about 10–15 minutes; Gate 30 is roughly mid-way through the East side rather than at the far end. Use Gate 23/33 lounge-area anchors (Aspire Lounge vicinity) as a midpoint marker when estimating where you are along the East corridor.
What is the longest walking distance (end-to-end) between Gate 20 and Gate 30 in Terminal 2 East?
The longest end-to-end walk between Gate 20 and Gate 30 is roughly 900–1,200 feet, about 4–6 minutes at an average pace. This assumes you’re walking the full concourse spine rather than cutting through nearby seating pockets.
Gate 20 sits at the lower-numbered end of Terminal 2 East, while Gate 30 is deeper into the same East corridor, past the central stretch that’s often referenced around the Gate 23/33 lounge-area vicinity (Aspire Lounge area). If you’re timing it tightly, the distance is usually less of a limiter than corridor crowding near boarding clusters—so treat 6 minutes as the conservative “worst-case walking” buffer.
What is the exact curb-to-curb walking distance between Terminal 2 Departures drop-off and Terminal 2 Arrivals pickup along the public sidewalks?
A single “exact” curb-to-curb distance isn’t fixed because Terminal 2’s Departures and Arrivals curbs don’t vertically align at every point, but the typical same-end transfer is about 500–900 feet total. The shortest walks happen when you use the nearest vertical core (stairs/escalator/elevator) directly above your arrivals pickup spot.
| Sidewalk route (same end of T2) | Approx. distance | Typical walk time | Adjacent anchor point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departures curb → nearest vertical core → Arrivals curb | ~500–700 ft | ~3–6 min | directly outside the matching East or West ticketing frontage |
| Departures curb (East end) → vertical core → Arrivals curb (West end) | ~900–1,500 ft | ~6–12 min | long frontage walk spanning toward the opposite checkpoint zone |
If you’re trying to minimize uncertainty, pick an arrivals meetup point beneath the same “end” you were dropped at (East near Checkpoint 5 side, or West near Checkpoint 6 side), then change levels immediately instead of walking the full frontage.
Where exactly is the Terminal 2 rideshare vehicle loading curb relative to Terminal 2 Arrivals (which side/edge of the pickup zone)?
The rideshare vehicle loading curb is on the Transportation Plaza “island” in Lane 2 on the right-side/outer edge, across the arrivals roadway from Terminal 2 Arrivals. It is not on the inner terminal curb.
From the Terminal 2 Arrivals doors, walk to the main signalized crosswalk and cross to the island, then continue past the first lane to the second lane. Lane 1 (closest to the crosswalk/terminal-facing edge) is commonly used for permitted black cars and shuttles, so waiting at the terminal-facing edge can put you in the wrong lane. Align yourself with the island’s lettered/numbered zone markers, but confirm you are standing at the Lane 2 curb before your driver arrives.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 baggage claim to the taxi stand?
Walking distance is typically about 50–200 feet from Terminal 2 baggage-claim exit doors to the taxi stand along the inner Terminal 2 Arrivals curb. The shortest route is a straight curbside walk outside baggage claim—no roadway crossing to the Transportation Plaza.
The taxi queue forms curbside on the same terminal-facing edge as arrivals pickup, so the main variable is which baggage-claim door you exit (East vs West carousel side). Exit baggage claim, stay on the inner curbside sidewalk, and follow the “Taxi” curb markings/signs until you reach the staged line. If you find yourself heading toward the crosswalk to the island, you’re tracking toward rideshare/shuttles, not taxis.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 baggage claim to the rental car shuttle pickup stop?
Walking distance is typically about 150–300 feet from Terminal 2 baggage-claim exits to the rental car shuttle pickup, assuming the stop is on or adjacent to the Transportation Plaza “island.” The walk is short but can be slowed by the signalized crosswalk cycle.
From baggage claim, follow ground transportation signage toward shuttles, walk to the main crosswalk, and cross the arrivals roadway to the Transportation Plaza. Rental car shuttles stage on the island with other commercial shuttles, so the final few dozen feet depend on the exact bay position that day. If you’re standing at the Lane 2 rideshare curb, you’re already on the correct island—then you just relocate to the shuttle-marked bay.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 baggage claim to the nearest official “off-airport” pickup point across North Harbor Drive that people walk to for cheaper rides?
The nearest practical off-airport pickup across North Harbor Drive is roughly a 0.8–1.0 mile walk (about 4,000–5,300 feet) from Terminal 2 baggage claim. The distance is not “close,” and construction-driven detours can make the walk feel longer than it looks on a map.
Most walkers aim for the Harbor Drive-side edges near Spanish Landing Park or the Harbor Island Drive intersection, using the signalized crossings that feed out of the Terminal 2 road network. The reliable crossing nodes are at Terminal 2 Road, McCain Road, and Liberator Way; outside those points, missing sidewalks and fast traffic become the constraint. With luggage, treat this as a 15–20 minute walk even before you factor in waits at signals.
Where exactly does the parking/third-party shuttle drop-off unload at Terminal 2 (specific curb zone), relative to the nearest security entrance?
Parking and third-party shuttles unload at Terminal 2 on the Transportation Plaza “island,” not at the inner terminal curb. The closest security entrance depends on where on the island the shuttle stop is signed that day, but the nearest checkpoint is usually Checkpoint 6 (West) if you re-enter near the west ticketing atrium.
Operationally, the shuttle unload point is on the same island used for commercial ground transport, so you’ll cross back to the terminal via the main crosswalk and then walk inside to your checkpoint. If you are targeting Checkpoint 5 (East), expect extra frontage walking after you return to the terminal side; for Checkpoint 6 (West), the re-entry walk is generally shorter because the island aligns strongly with the west-side ground transport activity.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 2 arrivals curb to the closest crosswalk/bridge that reaches the rideshare pickup side safely?
Walking distance is typically about 50–150 feet from the Terminal 2 arrivals curb to the main signalized crosswalk that safely reaches the Transportation Plaza rideshare “island.” This is the standard, enforced pedestrian path across the active arrivals roadway.
The key constraint is that the crosswalk is signal-controlled, so the “walk time” isn’t just distance—during peak arrival surges, crowds can queue at the curb cut and add 1–2 minutes waiting for the signal cycle. Once you cross, you’ll still need to move to Lane 2 on the right-side/outer edge of the island for rideshare loading.
