Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX)
Medium airport · San Diego, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNKX |
| IATA | NKX |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°52'6" W 117°8'35" 32.86840, -117.14300 |
| Location | San Diego, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06H/24H | 1,000 ft (305 m) | 100 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 06L/24R | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| H1/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft | concrete | No |
| H2/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft | concrete | No |
| H3/ | 100 ft (30 m) | 100 ft | concrete | No |
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field at a glance
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is a medium airport in San Diego, California, United States, known to airline systems as NKX. The field elevation of 477 ft (145 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNKX are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 06L/24R — offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNKX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | KSAN | 16 km (9 NM) |
| North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field | KNZY | 20 km (11 NM) |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport | KCRQ | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Brown Field Municipal Airport | KSDM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | MMTJ | 40 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 477 ft field elevation of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
What is the ICAO code of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
The ICAO identifier of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is KNKX, and its IATA code is NKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field above sea level?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field sits at an elevation of 477 feet (145 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field located?
The airport lies at 32.8684, -117.1430 — in San Diego, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Diego International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KNKX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNKX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field has 6 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a CON surface.