Medium airport · San Diego, United States
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is a medium airport serving San Diego, United States. Its IATA code is NKX. Its ICAO code is KNKX. It has 6 runways, longest 12,000 ft (concrete). Elevation 477 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Diego, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NKX |
| ICAO code | KNKX |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 6 runways, longest 12,000 ft (concrete) |
| Elevation | 477 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.8684° N, 117.1430° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Mitscher, who was the commander of Task Force 58 during World War II., In 2017, it was renamed Joe Foss Field after World War II Marine Corps fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Foss, a Marine Corps Major who transferred his commission to the South Dakota Air National Guard following World War II and later retired from the U.S.
Official website: http://www.miramar.marines.mil/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve · United States · 7.3 miles away
- Torrey Pines State Beach · United States · 8.1 miles away
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park · United States · 8.5 miles away
- Cardiff State Beach · United States · 12.6 miles away
- San Elijo State Beach · United States · 13.6 miles away
- Cabrillo National Monument · United States · 14.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
3.6 miles away
San Diego International Airport
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10.3 miles awayNorth Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
12.4 miles awayMcClellan-Palomar Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field — its IATA code is NKX and its ICAO code is KNKX.
Where is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field located?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field serves San Diego, United States. Its coordinates are 32.8684° N, 117.1430° W.
What is the history of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?
Mitscher, who was the commander of Task Force 58 during World War II., In 2017, it was renamed Joe Foss Field after World War II Marine Corps fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Foss, a Marine Corps Major who transferred his commission to the South Dakota Air National Guard following World War II and later retired from the U.S.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3733
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Miramar
Page last updated 13 November 2026.