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(KNKX) Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field)

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San Diego, CA

Overview

Military (Navy)
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Fri/1630-0200Z++
FAA
Year-round,Hol/Clsd
FAA
Year-round,Mon-Thu/1530-0800Z
FAA
Year-round,Sat/Clsd
FAA
Year-round,Sun/2200-0200Z++
FAA
Runways:
06L/24R, 06R/24L

Longest paved runway: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

Elevation:
477 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Mil Ops Hrs: MON-THU 1530-0800Z; FRI 1630-0200Z++; SAT CLSD; SUN 2200-0200Z++; EXP FLD CLOSURE ON NATL HOL WKENDS.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT; 2200-0200Z++SUN. FLD CLSD NATL HOLS.
FAA
Airspace:
B
Fees:
None
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:58 am - 7:54 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:21 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:31 am
(Tomorrow)

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Miramar McAs (Joe Foss Fld)


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Runway 06L/24R

Dimensions:
12,000 × 200 ft
(3,658 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:06L24R
Elevation: 425.4 ft 474.6 ft
Heading: 063° magnetic
075° true
243° magnetic
255° true
Gradient: 0.41% up 0.41% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E28(B) (2490')
FAA
Ols
FAA
Hook E28(B) (2300')
FAA
Sf, Ols
FAA

Runway 06R/24L

Dimensions:
8,001 × 200 ft
(2,439 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:06R24L
Elevation: 429.9 ft 476.9 ft
Heading: 063° magnetic
075° true
243° magnetic
255° true
Gradient: 0.59% up 0.59% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E28(B) (1052')
FAA
Ols
FAA
Hook E28(B) (2301')
FAA
Ols
FAA

TFRs

Location: NKX
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KNKX. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: NKX
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NOTAM count: 18 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/23/2025 1700 08/22/2025 0100
ILS Y OR LOC/DME Y RWY 24R AND ILS Z OR LOC/DME Z RWY 24R: S-ILS 24R CAT ABCDE 878-3/4 403 (500-3/4), S-LOC/…
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V0197/25 07/23/2025 1643 07/26/2025 1643
V0197/25 NOTAMC V0196/25 A) KNKX
07/25/2025 0108 08/24/2025 0109
PAR W/O GS RWY 24L (FPN-68): CAT AB 1000-1 523(600-1), CDE 1000-1 1/2 523(600-1 1/2). STEPDOWN FIX AT 3 NM F…
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07/23/2025 1728 08/22/2025 0100
STOVL OPS AUTH ON RWY 24R WITHIN THE FIRST 1,500 FT. LSO VEHICLE AND RADIO AVAIL AT BASE OPS FOR CHECK OUT.
V0201/25 07/23/2025 1725 07/26/2025 1725
V0201/25 NOTAMC V0192/25 A) KNKX
V0203/25 07/23/2025 1727 07/26/2025 1727
V0203/25 NOTAMC V0194/25 A) KNKX
07/15/2025 1558 08/15/2025 0100
PAPI LIGHTS UNUSBL WITHIN 2 MILES ON RWY 24R/24L. LIGHTS DIM OR OUT OF SERVICE EXCEED ALLOWABLE OUTAGES BUT …
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07/23/2025 1726 08/22/2025 0100
RWY 24L: LNAV/VNAV CAT A 941-1 3/8 464 (500-1 3/8) CAT B 952-1 3/8 475 (500-1 3/8) CAT C 960-1 3/8 483 (500-…
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Additional Remarks

A-Gear: Short Field A-Gear Rwy 24R Nml De-Rigged.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airfield Oprg Hrs are Subject to Change; Check Notams or CTC Airfield Operations to Verify Hrs. Pilots Filing MCAS Miramar As an Altn or Emerg Divert are Advised to Call Airfield Operations to Verify Oprg Hrs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: All Acft Arr/Dep VFR Via Corridor Rules To/Fr Coastline are Adzd to Exer Extreme Ctn to Avoid Hang Gldr Act Near Torry Pines Golf Crs, Nkx R-283/5 DME.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Extsv General Aviation Tfc All Alts, All Drct Near Afld. High Volume of Civ VFR Tfc Along the Coast W of Afld.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: High Mid-Air Potential, Exer Extreme Vigilance.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Water on the Rubber Build-Up Areas of the Rwy May Produce Poor Traction And/Or Ba and Standing Water on Rwy May Produce Hydroplaning Cond.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Closed Field Operations (Cfo) are Rstrd and Rqr Ppr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Sp Lhox Lox.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd CTC Socal Approach at 800-448-3724.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: J5
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (A/M47A-4) (Nc-10A1) (Nc-10C)
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Ordnance, Live or Inert, not Pmtd to Rmn on Ron Tsnt Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement: Strictly Enforced, Mandatory Pro and Crs Rules. All Tran Acft Must Review and Sign Noise Abatement Form with Flt Planning.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-148-156.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd (1 of 3): Prior Permission Required for All Tsnt Acft and Transcom/Josac/Nalo are Rqrd to CTC Visiting Acft Line Dsn 307-4284, C858-307-4284 (Ppr Rstrd to 30 Min Bfr/Aft Apvd Time; Prior Permission Required not Valid Outside of This Window and Must be Re-Coordd to Arr).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd (2 of 3): for Staging (Lcl Trng Flt) or High Visibility Events (Vip M7 and Above, Medevac W/Battle Patients, Oif/Oef Homecoming, Hr/Angel Flights Etc.) are Required to Notify Airops 1Hr Prior to Arrival Due to 3Dmaw Cg and Station County Coordination.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd (3 of 3): Please CTC the Operations Duty Officer At Dsn 307-4277/4284, C858-307-4277/4284.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-Lgt: PAPI Rrp not Coincidental with Par Ry 24L & Ry 24R. PAPI Units for Ry 06R/L are Optimized for Hgt Group 2 Type Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: General Aviation Acft Authority to Conduct Par Approach Sun. Approach Shall be in VFR Conds to A Low Approach Only. Acft not Authority to Land for Scv Exc in Case of Emerg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Reduced Rwy Separation Std in Eff Usn/USMC Acft. Opr on Parl Rwy 700' Apart. Multi Practice Approach Ry 06L/R not Authority Radar Vectors to Final Approach Exp Steep Descent.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: No Shuttle Svc Avbl. All Vip Acft CTC Airfield Operations on Ptd 15 Min Prior to Arr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: No Amc Fleet Svc Avbl. Alce Team Rqr for All Amc Flt. Ltd Tran Svc, No Tie-Down, Oil/Laboratory Analysis or Tran Maint Svc Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 858/577-4277, 858/577-4279
Source:
AM
Airport Manager

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 32.86853, -117.14319
  • 32° 52′ 6.7″ N, 117° 8′ 35.5″ W
  • 32° 52.112′ N, 117° 8.592′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
SCT
Chart:
NACO: Los Angeles Sectional
FSS:
San Diego (SAN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
12E (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt Alsf-1 Rwy 24R; PAPI Rwys 6L, 24R & 24L; HIRL & Cl Rwy 06L/24R - 298.925 or 135.2.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach 132.2 Socal
ATIS 133.475 Miramar
CLASS B 132.2 029-061 SAN 14,000 FT & BLWSocal
CLASS B 132.2 333-028 SAN 7,000 FT-11,000 FTSocal
Clearance Delivery 125.975 Miramar
Departure 132.2 EASTSocal
Departure 119.6 WESTSocal
Ground Control 128.625 Miramar
Tower 135.2 Miramar

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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
San Diego, CA 92145

Owner

US Navy
Oceanographic Ofc - Code 3142
Washington, DC 20373

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