[2] While General Kearny's name was pronounced "Car-nee" during his lifetime,[3] San Diegans use the "Cur-nee" pronunciation.

Montgomery Field was restricted to small aircraft, and the surplus land was converted to an industrial park.

Beginning in 1955 with General Dynamics, numerous aerospace, electronic, and other industrial and office firms located in the area.

The neighborhood is defined by the City of San Diego as the area bounded by State Route 52 (SR 52), Interstate 15 (I-15), Aero Drive, and I-805.

[6] The city also includes in its definition a stretch of land extending south of Aero Drive along the west side of I-15 to its junction with Friars Road.

[10] The Convoy District is distinguished by its diverse collection of businesses owned and representative of different Asian cultures such as Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai shopping and eating establishments.

[12] These early establishments served as small anchors, and additional Asian shops and restaurants opened nearby.

Several other city and county facilities are located in or adjacent to the area, including the Miramar Landfill.