An international airport that's actually international A pretty cool concept in my book

Swiss and the French: Hold our croissants and fondue Basel's and Geneva's airports are both by the borders. Geneva has a French sector for those arriving from French destinations who want to directly exit into France and avoid Swiss customs, Basel's has two customs areas (one Swiss, one French). Basel's airport is also 4 kilometers from Germany

The CBX is brilliant. When I lived in California, I've done it a few times to get flights to other parts of Mexico. It is cheaper. TJ is a fun city. The birthplace of the Cesar Salad!

Watching this brought me good memories, I'm Mexican, I did my flight training in San Diego during 2011-2012, so I did lots of touch and gos in Brown Field, a few years later I became a pilot for Volaris, I was based in Tijuana for 4 years from 2015 to 2019, then I left for another company... It is strange, everything felt so familiar for a second, I even recognized the flight attendant at 5:09. By the way, we used to do the ILS Rwy 09 into Tijuana when the Santa Ana winds were prevailing. The CBX is very convenient, I used it a few times. Thanks for the video!

Having lived for many years in San Diego, I have to say that the CrossBorder Terminal is a godsend - and I never thought I would ever say that about an airport. I used to drive along the main road that runs along the border on the US side, and look across empty fields to the airport on the other side of the fence and wonder - why isn't there a way to access it from here? There are two main automobile border crossings into Tijuana, one to the east and one to the west of the airort. Neither of them provide easy access to the airport. The ability of San Diegans to fly in/out of TIjuana to other parts of Mexico and South America, saves time and money. Almost all flights departing from San Diego go north to Los Angeles and then south. And a friend can drop you off by car on the USA side, and not have to wait in line for two hours to cross back over the border from Mexico.

Imagine booking a plane to fly to the other country and the plane just moves a few meters

Liked how you animated the routes on the approach and departure plates! Bridged the gap for those of us that can’t read those as proficiently.

Not mentioned in the video are two super-projects at the location. One is the "Nuevo Edificio Procesador" that will create an international in-transit area for overseas flights at Tijuana Airport. That building should open by December 2021. It'll work with the CBX bridge. Foreigners will land and won't have to pass through Mexican immigration and customs. The other is the "Metrolink Airpark" at Brown Field. There's only limited information on that project. But it should create the possibility of catching regional flights from Brown Field.

You know Basel airport is in France, Germany and Swirzerland.

Actually if you want to see an airport that is really in two countries go to the Geneva Switzerland (and France) airport. Part of the runway is in France and part in Switzerland and there are parts of the terminal in France and parts in Switzerland. Depending on the flight you arrive on the Swiss side or the French side. Flying from Paris for example, you arrive in Sector France as a domestic flight. You can then walk to the Swiss part and clear Swiss customs. Both sides have rental car counters, etc.

In addition, this airport is also the storage location of N4522V, the 747SP from the infamous 1985 Dynasty 006 dive.

So many memories for me in this video - I have lived on both sides of the Border, have used Tijuana Airport many times and have crossed the CBX Bridge a few times. I remember when it first opened. Thanks for this video, loved it.

What a trip to San Diego lol

Would have loved to see this as a longer video with footage at all the airports you visited

What a great example of distance vs displacement. You're nuts, Noel and that's why I love your channel haha

This is so interesting! Great content as always mate.

I love how you have to take multiple flights to land literally 5 minutes away from where you started!

Congrats on 200,000 subscribers! You are my favorite channel, keep it up

"The happiest place on Earth... Tijuana!" -- Krusty the Clown

Hi Noel Really enjoyed your video, always waiting for your next one . Can’t wait till we can all get back in the air. Stay safe.

There's a Starbucks on the Tijuana side too; the hot food is better and they give you a little packet of chipotle salsa.

Loved this Noel. What a great idea for a video loved it 😃

What I really like about your channel, is that you really do these more "crazy" trips once in a while, and you still keep your classic "trip report formula", like who else would have taken 5-6 flights around the U.S. Border as you did. Really amazing video Noel. Keep up the great work!

Love your videos Noel they bring happiness to my day!. Stay safe and happy travels !

Much cheaper to cross the road when allowed. 😉🤣

0:48 I got to fly on exactly this 787 from Amsterdam to Mexico City in 2017!

Oh. this is so great! When you drew the map (with the ad in the middle) I nearly died laughing.

Great video yet again - Thank you - Window looked like it needed a cleaning

You used to be able to fly to LAX to/from TIJ on Aeromexico (AM) and Aero California (JR)

Though i'm not into politics,taking that longest route just to get across the road,less than a 100 yards,is definitely a facepalm moment,for sure!

Not a bad way to travel 100 yards!

I had no idea! Great Vlog👍

Hi Noel. I just want to say that i really like you´re videos. They are amazing!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road? A: To get to the other side. Q: Why did the the cow cross the road? A: To get to the udder side. Q: Why didn't Noel cross the road? A: b/c this video wouldn't have been as awesome!

There's a couple I can think of in Europe Basel / Freiburg / Mulhouse - 3 countries.... Geneva / Geneva - 2 countries (there's a french and swiss terminal)

Noel another great vlog in the series !

@noel is legit the best. Thanks for the awesome content

You always make my day even in the difficult times! Lucky you that you still have the opportunity to travel and I cannot believe that you made it to the US again!

CONGRATS ON 200K 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Crazy and brilliant at the same time!

Hi Noel, cheers for the video. Would never have known such an airport existed if not for your video. Wouldn't have even googled it. Thanks for the awesome content as always.

5000+ miles flown to cross the street. That's dedication for you! Great info for sure....even fly into/out of San Diego, walk over the bridge, then continue on with the Mexico trip. I might have to do that. Course the thing to remember here is, Brown Field is NOT San Diego International (SAN). So if you do fly into there...an Uber/Lyft might be a good idea to get to/from the CBX.

Piney Creek Airport/field is literally in both countries. The USA (Minessota)and Canada(Manitoba)! You should do a video there...

Congrats on 200k

Very interesting and you always learn something everyday.

This could of easily been a 20 - 30 minute video mate. Gutted it was only 10

I have read in at least once instance a tunnel being discovered on the CA side that lead to the airport cargo area in MX, and until now I did not realize how close they were! Great video!

A lot of people who live here (San Diego) also will fly out of Tijuana when going to other international destinations because it's a lot cheaper as many times from SAN you have to fly out of LAX.

Nice flight report, Noel.

We have one in Australia that crosses 2 states but even more crosses 2 time zones. So not at “same time” but at 2 times! It’s Gold Coast Coolangatta airport. Border crosses the runway so planes land and take off in 2 time zones. Terminal in Queensland

I know of one in 2 states (Gold Coast AUS, Coolangata) But I have never heard of one in two countries!

Thank you for sharing.

Well done for 200k subs noel.

Keep up the great work :)

Great video!

So now we have the answer to the age old question "Why did the Chicken cross the road?" "To make a youtube video"

WOW I never knew this. I wander how long a trip did it take you to reach the other side. Cheers!

Timely video. Very useful.

CBX costs $19 USD or $34 RT (a little less in "low season"). The bridge is 390-foot (120 m). You missed the opportunity to calculate the cost per mile (or compare it to the cost per mile of your trip through MIA).

Hey Noel! Not sure if your still in Mexico, was gonna ask a suggestion video about the new airport being built in Santa Lucia Mexico, Aeropuerto internacional Felipe Ángeles, its curently being built, Maybe you can visit the sight and share with us behind the scenes of the airport being built! Great video today 👍

great awsome video noel i look forwood to the next one

It's great how you manage to find these obscure but ultimately really interesting facts.👏👍🤝

I live in LA, 2 1/2 hour drive from the CBX. Cheapest and easiest way to travel into Mexico.

I would love to see @johnnyHarris do a breakdown of this unique border situation. Great vid Noel. thank you.

I live about 5 miles due west of Brown Field, and the amount of air traffic along the border is pretty crazy. US Marine Corp F-18's just flew overhead and we can generally see the flights going in & out of Tiajuana hugging the border, not to mention the occasional Navy plane flying into North Island on Coronado (directly across the bay from Lindbergh). Next time you're in San Diego & have an afternoon to kill, there are a couple of aviation "monuments" to check out.

Cool video Noel never knew about this it’s a fun fact!! You need to do a flight to BGI Barbados one day 🙈🤞🏻🤞🏻

About 20 seconds in to the video - did you really make your bed that neatly before checking out? Anyhow, thanks for another great video :-)

This video was awesome! I would love to know who the music was by that accompanied this video. It complimented it sooooo well!

excellent video!!!!! 🙌

Great video! Your videos, especially your Mexico trip, are one of the most entertaining flight review/travel videos out there on KZfaq. Really love the videos, can't wait for more! As someone who lives in South Africa, your assessments of the airlines here were pretty spot on.

Love your videos Noel...! Not sure if the Geneva airport is also in two countries too (Switzerland/France) as there are entrance/exits on either side too

Very cool video. Thanks

There is a Panda Express in TIJ passenger terminal though, the only other location in Mexico being in MEX airport.

I was born in Mexico City but I live in Tijuana since the year 2000 you should some time revisit and listen to the interesting history of that old 747 SP that can be read "Global Peac embassadors" aircraft stuck on Tijuana`s airport since 2005

Noel love your video. I fly to SAN from YVR 8 times a year. Most of the times, I will transfer to TIJ and fly to Colombia. To save money and time.

hey the gate that you disembarked on that's the same gate I used to board my recent flight to chihuahua its nice seeing a place I know on your youtube

I live in LA, but most of the time I have to fly to Mexico I use the CBX to fly from Tijuana because flights are cheaper. This was a cool video.

I live in San Diego and always wondered what Tijuana Airport was like. I'm based in Brown Field and it's complicated to fly in and out of there without entering Mexican airspace and avoid the A.I.D.Z. Next time you're in San Diego, let me know, I'll take you up in my Piper and give you an air tour of San Diego, if you want. Cheers from America's Finest City.

Interesting video,nice journey, thanks for sharing

Geneva is another interesting example - located in France but it is the main airport for the Swiss city and also right on the German border. I know you can clear directly into either France or Switzerland but not sure if you can go directly into Germany (or if you even need to given France & German are both Schengen countries). Looking forward to your report!

Great video

Very interesting and educational video

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is basically in 3 Countries at the same time.

iTripReport has been to Tijuana airport before he lives in San Diego and it works out very well to check in in the United States then go through immigration and customs by walking over the border wall then go through security which saves people 2 hours by doing this!!!

i knew it was Tijuana by the thumbnail, but still great video!

1:16 that pronunciation omg haha

I was just here yesterday dropping off the fam at cbx

crazy man :) I love it

I been doing that trip for work many times, what i do is from tijuana to cabos with volaris and then alaska airlines to san diego, but hey yours looks fun too hahaha grat video.

This is why I subscribed to this channel recently, going airport to airport just to get a 1 minute video side of the wall on the U.S. side! Most people would had just left it with the video from the Mexican side.

There was also plans for Gibraltar, UK airport terminal to cross the border into Spain. Allowing Schengen/Internal flights to operate into Gibraltar and then exit straight onto the Spanish side of the border. But it neverh appened in the end, and even now you can still see the airport terminal building just come to an abrupt end at the fence where the Spanish side was supposed to be built. Now with Gibraltar potentially joining Schengen there is even less of a need for it.

Noel, as well as Basel Mulhouse airport, that is in Switzerland amd in France!

Noel, Mexico is in the Americas. It’s US airspace. Please don’t unintentionally disrespect all Americans who are not US Citizens! Thanks

Fascinating! Living in border areas can be very interesting to say the least. I assume you could walk over the bridge to get back into Mexico instead of the reverse round trip?

BRILLIANT VIDEO

Those are some nice views of the big beautiful wall.

WOW nice clean window.

This is so dumb in the best possible way hahaha That was so much fun, tHANKS NOEL LOL

this is my home airport! i love it it may not be as big a s some airports but I love it

Take care always I'm always injoying you're vlog due to pandimic 💯💯💯