2
Runways
23
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KNKX
FAA
NKX
Elevation
476.9 ft MSL
Runways
2
Frequencies
23
Tower
Yes
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
32.869, -117.143
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
476.9 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES
Coordinates
32.8685, -117.1432
Ownership
Navy
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3
Gillespie Field
East · Camera 1
10 NM away
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North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
15 NM away
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 06L / 24R | 12,000 ft | 200 ft | CONC | HIGH | - | 72 |
| 06R/24L | 06R / 24L | 8,001 ft | 200 ft | PEM | HIGH | - | 65 |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/P | 288.325 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | 269.1 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | 132.2 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | APCH/P | - |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | ATIS | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | ATIS | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| CD/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | CD/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| CD/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | CD/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| CLASS B | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | CLASS B | - |
| CLASS B | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | CLASS B | - |
| CLASS B | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | CLASS B | - |
| CLASS B | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | CLASS B | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | DEP/P | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | DEP/P | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | DEP/P | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | MIRAMAR | DEP/P | - |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | GND/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | GND/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | LCL/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | LCL/P | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| LCL/S | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | LCL/S | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| NKX TACAN | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR | - | NKX TACAN | - |
| PMSV METRO | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | PMSV METRO | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) | MIRAMAR | PTD | 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CL |
Airport Remarks
- 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.
- NS ABTMT: STRICTLY ENFORCED, MANDATORY PRO AND CRS RULES. ALL TRAN ACFT MUST REVIEW AND SIGN NOISE ABATEMENT FORM WITH FLT PLANNING.
- CAUTION: HIGH MID-AIR POTENTIAL, EXER EXTREME VIGILANCE.
- 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.
- CAUTION: EXTSV GEN AVIATION TFC ALL ALTS, ALL DRCT NEAR AFLD. HIGH VOLUME OF CIV VFR TFC ALONG THE COAST W OF AFLD.
- MISC: ORDNANCE, LIVE OR INERT, NOT PMTD TO RMN ON RON TSNT ACFT.
- 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.
- A-GEAR: SHORT FLD A-GEAR RWY 24R NML DE-RIGGED.
- FUEL: J5
- FLUID: SP LHOX LOX.
- OIL: O-148-156.
- 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.
- JASU: (A/M47A-4) (NC-10A1) (NC-10C)
- TRAN ALERT: NO SHUTTLE SVC AVBL. ALL VIP ACFT CTC AIRFIELD OPS ON PTD 15 MIN PRIOR TO ARR.
- RSTD (1 OF 3): PPR 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; PPR NOT VALID OUTSIDE OF THIS WINDOW AND MUST BE RE-COORDD TO ARR).
- 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 CO COORDINATION.
- RSTD (3 OF 3): PLEASE CTC THE OPS DUTY OFFICER AT DSN 307-4277/4284, C858-307-4277/4284.
- TFC PAT: REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT. OPR ON PARL RWY 700' APART. MULTI PRACTICE APCH RY 06L/R NOT AUTH. RADAR VECTORS TO FINAL APCH EXP STEEP DESCENT.
- 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.
- CLOSED FIELD OPNS (CFO) ARE RSTRD AND RQR PPR.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
- TFC PAT: GEN AVN ACFT AUTH TO CONDUCT PAR APCH SUN. APCH SHALL BE IN VFR CONDS TO A LOW APCH ONLY. ACFT NOT AUTH TO LAND FOR SCV EXC IN CASE OF EMERG.
- ACTVT ALSF-1 RWY 24R; PAPI RWYS 6L, 24R & 24L; HIRL & CL RWY 06L/24R - 298.925 OR 135.2.
- HOOK E28(B) (2490')
- HOOK E28(B) (1052')
- HOOK E28(B) (2301')
- HOOK E28(B) (2300')
- OLS
- OLS
- OLS
- SF, OLS
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KNKX Operational Overview
Location & Facility
MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) (KNKX) is a military airport restricted to private use located in SAN DIEGO, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 476.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.8685°N, 117.1432°W.
Runways
MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) has 2 runways. The longest runway (06L/24R) measures 12,000 feet by 200 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include 06R/24L (8,001 ft, PEM).
Communications & Operations
MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 352.0 MHz. A total of 23 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD), providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KNKX?
KNKX is the ICAO identifier for MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD), a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in SAN DIEGO, California, United States.
How many runways does MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) have?
MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) (KNKX) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KNKX?
The field elevation of MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) is 476.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at KNKX?
No fuel types are currently listed for MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD). Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at KNKX?
The longest runway at MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) is 12,000 feet long.
How do I access complete data for KNKX?
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Where is MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) located?
MIRAMAR MCAS (JOE FOSS FLD) (KNKX) is located in SAN DIEGO, California, United States, at an elevation of 476.9 ft MSL.
Does KNKX have weather cameras?
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