SAN Airport — Terminal 1 Garage (new) parking clearance: 8'4"
The posted vehicle clearance at SAN Airport — Terminal 1 Garage (new), 3225 N Harbor Dr in San Diego, California is 8'4" (100 inches). It was verified against san.org on Apr 27, 2026. That clears a mid-roof cargo van (8'4") and anything shorter, but not a 10–12 ft rental truck (9'0") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.
Will it fit?
| Vehicle | Typical height | Fits 8'4"? |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sedan | 5'0" | Yes |
| A stock pickup or SUV | 6'6" | Yes |
| A low-roof cargo van | 7'9" | Yes |
| A mid-roof cargo van | 8'4" | Yes |
| A 10–12 ft rental truck | 9'0" | No |
| A high-roof Sprinter or Transit | 9'2" | No |
| A 15–20 ft rental truck | 11'0" | No |
| A Class B camper van | 11'0" | No |
| A Class C RV | 11'6" | No |
| A 26 ft rental truck | 13'6" | No |
| A semi trailer | 13'6" | No |
Details
- Address
- 3225 N Harbor Dr
- Coordinates
- 32.73370, -117.19200
- Oversized vehicles
- Not marked oversized-vehicle-friendly
- Notes
- New Terminal 1 parking structure (opened 2025). Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.san.org/parking/Terminal-1-Parking-Plaza — Terminal 1 Parking Plaza: 9'6" level 1; 8'4" levels 2-5
- Source
- Web-verified (high confidence) — was: san.org
Other garages with a posted clearance near SAN Airport — Terminal 1 Garage (new)
- SAN Airport — Terminal 2 Garage · 8'2" · 0.4 mi · lower
- Little Italy — Ash Street Garage · 7'0" · 1.6 mi · lower
- Campus at Horton — Level 3 (3rd/G) · 8'1" · 2.3 mi · lower
- Campus at Horton — 4th Ave Entrance · 6'8" · 2.3 mi · lower
- Marriott Marquis Marina Garage · 6'6" · 2.4 mi · lower
- Ace Parking — 6th & K Garage · 7'0" · 2.5 mi · lower
Frequently asked
Will a U-Haul fit at SAN Airport — Terminal 1 Garage (new)?
No. The posted clearance is 8'4". U-Haul lists a clearance height of 9'0" for its 10 ft truck, 11'0" for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12'0" for its 26 ft truck. None of them fits under 8'4". Budget and Penske publish different figures; see the vehicle heights guide at willifit.ai/vehicle-heights.html.
Will an RV fit at SAN Airport — Terminal 1 Garage (new)?
Class B camper vans are typically 8.5 to 11 ft tall and Class C motorhomes 10 to 11 ft, not counting roof-mounted air conditioners and vents. Neither a Class B camper van nor a Class C motorhome fits under 8'4". Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels run 11 to 13.5 ft and exceed most garage clearances; use a surface lot.
How was this clearance verified?
It was verified against san.org on Apr 27, 2026. Clearances change with re-paving and renovations; confirm at the sign before you enter.
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