Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field — San Diego, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field in San Diego uses the IATA code NKX, with KNKX as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from NKX
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
NKX designates Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, home to Mitscher Field, in San Diego, California. Famous as the former home of the Navy's Top Gun fighter weapons school before it relocated to Naval Air Station Fallon, Miramar today serves as headquarters for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and hosts F/A-18 and F-35 squadrons along with MV-22 Osprey units. NKX also hosts the annual MCAS Miramar Air Show, one of the largest military airshows in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. The base occupies a large footprint in northern San Diego and remains strictly a military facility, with no scheduled civilian air service, despite its proximity to San Diego's urban core.
Runways at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06H/24H | 1000 ft (305 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | concrete |
| 06L/24R | 12000 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
| 06R/24L | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| H1/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | concrete |
| H2/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | concrete |
| H3/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | concrete |
Radio frequencies for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SOCAL APP | 132.2 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 35.2 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.975 MHz |
| DEP | SOCAL DEP | 119.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 128.625 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.24 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 33.562 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 135.2 MHz |
Airports near Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX)
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 15.6 km (9.7 mi)
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 20.0 km (12.4 mi)
- McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 31.6 km (19.6 mi)
- Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) — 36.2 km (22.5 mi)
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) — 39.8 km (24.7 mi)
- Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) — 43.5 km (27.0 mi)
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) — 112.3 km (69.8 mi)
- March Air Reserve Base (RIV) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
NKX is Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, famous for Top Gun history and its annual air show. It is an active military base, not a commercial airport for public travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
The IATA code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is NKX.
What is the ICAO code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
The ICAO code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is KNKX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.