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Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX/NKX) — San Diego, United States

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX/NKX) serves San Diego, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L). Field elevation is 477 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
218 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 117 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNKX
  • Name: Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 32.868401
  • Longitude: -117.142998
  • Elevation: 477 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: San Diego
  • IATA Code: NKX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06L/24R

  • Designation: 06L/24R
  • Dimensions: 3658x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 72
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06R/24L

  • Designation: 06R/24L
  • Dimensions: 2439x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 65
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 853x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 135.200 MHz
  • Ground: 128.625 MHz
  • Operations: 335.625 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 132.200, 119.600 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 22:30 – 15:00
Tuesday 22:30 – 15:00
Wednesday 22:30 – 15:00
Thursday 22:30 – 15:00
Friday 23:30 – 09:00
Sunday 05:00 – 09:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Mon 15:30-08:00; Tue 15:30-08:00; Wed 15:30-08:00; Thu 15:30-08:00; Fri 16:30-02:00; Sun 22:00-02:00

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0204/26 info
RWY 24L DEPARTURE END ARRESTING GEAR IS IN A ONE TRAP STATUS. MANUAL RETRACTION REQUIRED.
2026-09-10 17:23:00 2026-10-10 01:00:00
V0092/26 info
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/DME CAT AB 1000-1/2 525 (600-1/2) CAT CDE 1000-1 525 (600-1), ILS: WHEN ALS INOP INCR VIS TO 1 1/8 MILES, LOC: WHEN ALS INOP INCR CAT AB VIS TO 1 MILE; CAT CDE VIS TO 1 1/2 MILES, CIRCLING CAT…
2026-09-10 17:16:00 2026-10-10 01:00:00
V0091/26 info
RNAV (GPS) RWY 24R: LNAV/VNAV DA CAT A 786-1/2 311 (400-1/2) CAT B 797-1/2 322 (400-1/2) CAT C 805-1/2 330 (400-1/2) CAT D 816-5/8 341 (400-5/8), WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE CAT A VIS TO 7/8 MILE; CAT BCD VIS TO 1 MILE.
2026-09-10 17:08:00 2026-10-10 01:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNKX?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field operates from 22:30 to 15:00.
What is the tower frequency at KNKX?
The tower frequency at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is 135.2 MHz.
Does KNKX require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (United States).
Where is KNKX located?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX) is located in San Diego, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNKX?
The IATA code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is NKX.
How long is the runway at KNKX?
The main runway at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (06L/24R) measures 3658x61m.
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