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San Diego Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Airport (KNKX / NKX)

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KNKX airport at a glance

ICAO code: KNKX
IATA code: NKX
City: San Diego
Region: California
Country: United States
Elevation: 477 ft (145 m)
Time zone: America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Coordinates: 32.8684° N, 117.1430° W
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Weather & airport info KNKX

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Nov, 03:45 UTC

Wind: 4 kt (7 km/h) from northeast (50°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: broken clouds at 2,700 ft
Temperature: 19 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,016 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

SPECI KNKX 040345Z 05004KT 7SM BKN027 19/14 A2999 RMK AO2 T01890139 $

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 03:30–08:30 UTCfrom
6 kt (11 km/h) from north-northwest (330°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,000 ft
04 Nov, 08:30–16:00 UTCfrom
5 kt (9 km/h) from east (90°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,500 ft
04 Nov, 16:00–18:00 UTCfrom
5 kt (9 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 5,000 ft
04 Nov, 18:00–06:00 UTCfrom
5 kt (9 km/h) from west (270°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KNKX 040000Z 0400/0506 29008KT 9999 FEW030 QNH3001INS FM040330 33006KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2996INS FM040830 09005KT 9999 BKN025 QNH2995INS FM041600 08005KT 9999 FEW050 QNH2994INS FM041800 27005KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS TX23/0421Z TN15/0413Z

Airport

Elevation: 477 ft (145 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:09 / 16:55 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06L/24R	3,658 m (12,000 ft)	concrete	yes
06R/24L	2,439 m (8,001 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
06H/24H	305 m (1,000 ft)	concrete	yes
H1	30 m (100 ft)	concrete	no
H2	30 m (100 ft)	concrete	no
H3	30 m (100 ft)	concrete	no

Radio frequencies

Approach: 132.2
ATIS: 35.2
Clearance: 125.975
Ground: 128.625
Tower: 135.2

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KNKX

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 24L/6R* (* partly closed)

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (6)

Departure procedures (3)

Minimums (2)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KNKX(11)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedOtherM0250/26· until 30 Nov, 15:30 UTC
Helipad 3 is closed due to fuel contamination and environmental cleanup.
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HLP 3 CLOSED DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
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M0250/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2611021905
C) 2611301530
E) HLP 3 CLOSED DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
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ClosedOtherM0249/26· until 30 Nov, 08:00 UTC
There are exceptions to the standard airfield hours for November. For example, on Monday, 2 November, the airfield is open from 15:30 to 08:00Z.
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EXCEPTION TO STANDARD AIRFIELD HOURS FOR NOV: MON, 2 NOV 1530-0800Z; SUN, 8 NOV 1630-2300Z; MON, 9 NOV 1530-0030Z; TUES-THURS 10-12 NOV CLOSED; WED, 25 NOV 1530-0030Z; THURS-SUN 26-29 NOV CLOSED. AIRFIELD HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON FLIGHT OPS COMPLETION AND ARE OPEN TO BOTH TENANT AND TRANSIENT PPR APPROVED AIRCRAFT. NOTE: DST CHANGE WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON MON, 2 NOV 2026 TO CHANGE AIRFIELD HOURS MON-THURS ONLY FROM 1530-0800Z UNTIL MARCH 2027.
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M0249/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610291930
C) 2611300800
E) EXCEPTION TO STANDARD AIRFIELD HOURS FOR NOV: MON, 2 NOV 1530-0800Z; SUN, 8 NOV 1630-2300Z; MON, 9 NOV 1530-0030Z; TUES-THURS 10-12 NOV CLOSED; WED, 25 NOV 1530-0030Z; THURS-SUN 26-29 NOV CLOSED. AIRFIELD HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON FLIGHT OPS COMPLETION AND ARE OPEN TO BOTH TENANT AND TRANSIENT PPR APPROVED AIRCRAFT. NOTE: DST CHANGE WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON MON, 2 NOV 2026 TO CHANGE AIRFIELD HOURS MON-THURS ONLY FROM 1530-0800Z UNTIL MARCH 2027.
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ClosedOtherL0192/26· until 28 Nov, 08:00 UTC
Sierra taxiway north of Runway 24L to Papa taxiway is closed due to airfield lighting construction.
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SIERRA TWY NORTH OF RWY 24L TO PAPA TWY IS CLOSED DUE TO AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION.
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L0192/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610281744
C) 2611280800
E) SIERRA TWY NORTH OF RWY 24L TO PAPA TWY IS CLOSED DUE TO AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION.
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ClosedOtherL0190/26· until 28 Nov, 08:00 UTC
Lima taxiway north of Papa taxiway is closed due to airfield lighting construction.
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LIMA TWY NORTH OF PAPA TWY IS CLOSED DUE TO AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION.
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L0190/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610281739
C) 2611280800
E) LIMA TWY NORTH OF PAPA TWY IS CLOSED DUE TO AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION.
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ClosedOtherM0240/26· until 21 Nov, 18:29 UTC
Taxiway VLP 1 is open. Aircraft must taxi and exit south only due to construction on runway 24L. The north taxi route is closed. Taxiway VLP 2 is closed.
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VLP 1 OPEN. AIRCRAFT MUST TAXI AND EXIT SOUTH ONLY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON RWY 24L. NORTH TAXI ROUTE CLOSED. VLP 2 CLOSED.
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M0240/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610211829
C) 2611211829
E) VLP 1 OPEN. AIRCRAFT MUST TAXI AND EXIT SOUTH ONLY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON RWY 24L. NORTH TAXI ROUTE CLOSED. VLP 2 CLOSED.
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Out of serviceOtherL0188/26· until 20 Nov, 02:00 UTC
The pilot controlled lighting for runway 24R/6L is out of service for maintenance and new installation. No pilot controlled lighting exists for runway 24L/6R.
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PILOT CONTROL LIGHTING (PCL) FOR RWY 24R/6L OTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND NEW INSTALLATION. NO PCL EXIST FOR RWY 24L/6R.
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L0188/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610201818
C) 2611200200
E) PILOT CONTROL LIGHTING (PCL) FOR RWY 24R/6L OTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND NEW INSTALLATION. NO PCL EXIST FOR RWY 24L/6R.
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Out of serviceOtherL0187/26· until 20 Nov, 02:00 UTC
The wave off lights for runways 24R/24L are out of service for maintenance and new installation.
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WAVE OFF LIGHTS FOR RWY 24R/24L OTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND NEW INSTALLATION.
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L0187/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610201817
C) 2611200200
E) WAVE OFF LIGHTS FOR RWY 24R/24L OTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND NEW INSTALLATION.
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ClosedOtherM0239/26· until 20 Nov, 02:00 UTC
Runway 24L/6R is closed due to electrical upgrades and construction.
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RWY 24L/6R CLOSED FROM 21 OCT - 20 NOV DUE TO ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AND CONSTRUCTION.
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M0239/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610201815
C) 2611200200
E) RWY 24L/6R CLOSED FROM 21 OCT - 20 NOV DUE TO ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AND CONSTRUCTION.
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3 more NOTAMs

Out of serviceOtherL0185/26· until 14 Nov, 22:20 UTC
The Papa taxiway lights are out of service between the Echo and Sierra taxiways. Light carts are in use off the shoulders of the taxiway. Please use caution.
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PAPA TWY LIGHTS OTS BETWEEN ECHO AND SIERRA TWYS. LIGHT CARTS IN USE OFF SHOULDERS OF TWY. PLEASE USE CAUTION.
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L0185/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610142220
C) 2611142220
E) PAPA TWY LIGHTS OTS BETWEEN ECHO AND SIERRA TWYS. LIGHT CARTS IN USE OFF SHOULDERS OF TWY. PLEASE USE CAUTION.
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NoticeOtherV0111/26· until 28 Nov, 15:00 UTC
For TACAN Y Runway 24R and HI-TACAN Z Runway 24R approach procedures, modified visibility and decision heights apply for different aircraft categories. If the approach lighting system is out of service, visibility must be increased.
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TACAN Y RWY 24R/HI-TACAN Z RWY 24R: CAT AB 1180-Â½ 705 (800-Â½) CAT CDE 1180-1 5/8 705 (800-1 5/8) CIRCLING CAT AB 1180-1 703 (800-1) CAT C 1180-2 703 (800-2) CAT D 1320-2Â¾ 843 (900-2Â¾) CAT E 1500-3 1023 (1100-3). WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE CAT AB VIS TO 1 MILE; CAT CDE VIS TO 2 MILES.
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V0111/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610281821
C) 2611281500
E) TACAN Y RWY 24R/HI-TACAN Z RWY 24R: CAT AB 1180-Â½ 705 (800-Â½) CAT CDE 1180-1 5/8 705 (800-1 5/8) CIRCLING CAT AB 1180-1 703 (800-1) CAT C 1180-2 703 (800-2) CAT D 1320-2Â¾ 843 (900-2Â¾) CAT E 1500-3 1023 (1100-3). WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE CAT AB VIS TO 1 MILE; CAT CDE VIS TO 2 MILES.
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NoticeOtherM0236/26· until 20 Nov, 02:00 UTC
Single runway operations for runway 24R/6L are in effect. The approach end arresting gear is de-rigged, requiring a 3-5 minute response time. The departure end arresting gear is fully rigged. Plan ahead for fuel in case of any aircraft emergencies or diversions.
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RWY 24R/6L SINGLE RWY OPS IN EFFECT FROM 21 OCT - 20 NOV. APPROACH END ARRESTING GEAR DE-RIGGED REQUIRING 3-5 RESPONSE TIME. DEPARTURE END ARRESTING GEAR FULLY RIGGED. PLAN AHEAD FOR FUEL IN CASE OF ANY AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OR DIVERTS.
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M0236/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3252N11708W005
A) KNKX
B) 2610201810
C) 2611200200
E) RWY 24R/6L SINGLE RWY OPS IN EFFECT FROM 21 OCT - 20 NOV. APPROACH END ARRESTING GEAR DE-RIGGED REQUIRING 3-5 RESPONSE TIME. DEPARTURE END ARRESTING GEAR FULLY RIGGED. PLAN AHEAD FOR FUEL IN CASE OF ANY AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES OR DIVERTS.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 46
Departures: 51
Different jets: 15

Most frequent origins: Los Alamitos Army Air Field (5), Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (3), Lake Havasu City Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: San Luis County Regional Airport (5), Los Alamitos Army Air Field (4), Lake Havasu City Airport (4).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore (48), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (27), Beechcraft King Air 350 (8), Gulfstream G450/GIV (5).

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KNKX airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at San Diego airport (KNKX) today?

There are currently 11 valid NOTAMs for San Diego (KNKX). Affected: Other: closed; Other: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at San Diego airport (KNKX)?

According to the latest weather report for KNKX (METAR, 04 Nov, 03:45 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 4 kt (7 km/h) from northeast (50°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 19 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at San Diego airport (KNKX)?

San Diego (KNKX) has 6 runways: runway 06L/24R with 3,658 m (12,000 ft), concrete, runway 06R/24L with 2,439 m (8,001 ft), asphalt/concrete, runway 06H/24H with 305 m (1,000 ft), concrete, runway H1 with 30 m (100 ft), concrete, runway H2 with 30 m (100 ft), concrete and runway H3 with 30 m (100 ft), concrete. The longest is 3,658 m.

What are the radio frequencies at San Diego airport (KNKX)?

Frequencies at KNKX: Tower 135.2 MHz, Ground 128.625 MHz and ATIS 35.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station?

The ICAO code is KNKX and the IATA code is NKX. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KNKX airport?

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station sits at 477 ft (145 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.

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