KNKX

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Airport
ICAO code
KNKX
Summary
ICAO Region
NAM
ICAO Territory
Location

San Diego, California,

Coordinates
32° 52' 13" N , 117° 8' 39" W
KCC
Airport WX
Fog
Metar
KNKX 261255Z 10004KT 1/2SM FG VV002 14/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01390139

Description

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar), formerly Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, is a United States Marine Corps installation that is located in Miramar, California, approximately 16 km north of the central business district of San Diego.

Climatology

Semi-arid or Mediterranean (Köppen climate classification BSh or Csa/Csb). It enjoys mild, sunny weather throughout the year. Since the San Diego area straddles areas of Mediterranean climate (Csa) to the north, and Semi-arid climate (BSh) to the south and east, the climate is often referred to as "Mediterranean" or "arid-mediterranean". Fog is common in May and June.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
10/28 853 61 CON Yes/Yes
06R/24L 2438 61 PEM Yes/Yes
06L/24R 3658 61 CON Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

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