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KNKX — Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field

ToweredSan Diego, CA • 477' MSL

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KNKX Runways2 runways

KNKX has 2 runways. The longest is 6L/24R at 12,000 ft × 200 ft (concrete).

6L/24RLighted12,000 ft × 200 ftConcrete
6R/24LLighted8,001 ft × 200 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KNKX Field Data

KNKX field elevation is 477 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KNKX is 1,480 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation477 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,480 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KNKX Frequencies

ATIS133.475
Clearance125.975
Ground128.625
Tower135.2
Approach132.2
Departure119.6
Departure132.2
PMSV34.24
PTD33.562

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Frequently Asked About KNKX

Is KNKX (Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field) a towered airport?

Yes, KNKX is a towered airport with tower frequency 135.2 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for KNKX?

The ATIS frequency at KNKX (Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field) is 133.475 MHz.

How long is the runway at KNKX?

KNKX has 2 runways (6L/24R, 6R/24L). The longest runway is 12,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at KNKX?

Runway 6L/24R is the longest at KNKX — 12,000 ft × 200 ft, concrete.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KNKX?

KNKX uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,480 feet MSL at a field elevation of 477 feet.

What is the elevation of KNKX?

KNKX (Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field) has a field elevation of 477 feet MSL.

Where is KNKX located?

KNKX (Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field) is located in San Diego, CA.