WingfarerMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Medium airport San Diego, United States
Overview
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar) (IATA: NKX, ICAO: KNKX, FAA LID: NKX) is a United States Marine Corps installation that is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. It is located in Miramar, a community of San Diego, California, about 14 miles (23 km) north of downtown San Diego. The airfield has been named Mitscher Field since 1955, after Admiral M. A. Mitscher, who was the commander of Task Force 58 during World War II.
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📍 32.86840057, -117.1429977 · Open detailed map
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| Region | California |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 32.86840057, -117.1429977 |
Runways (7)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06H/24H | 1,000 ft | 100 ft | concrete |
| 06L/24R | 12,000 ft | 200 ft | CON |
| 06R/24L | 8,001 ft | 200 ft | PEM |
| 10/28 | 2,800 ft | 200 ft | CON |
| H1 | 100 ft | 100 ft | concrete |
| H2 | 100 ft | 100 ft | concrete |
| H3 | 100 ft | 100 ft | concrete |
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Where is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is a medium airport located in San Diego, United States. It has 7 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,000 ft.
What is the airport code of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
Its IATA code is NKX and its ICAO code is KNKX.
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is a medium airport located in San Diego, United States. It has 7 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,000 ft.