Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) charts & airport diagram
Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) (NKX · KNKX) in San Diego, CA publishes 15 FAA charts, including 6 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KNKX publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KNKX
Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) has 6 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS) and TACAN). 4 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 06L and 06R: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) publishes 3 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KNKX. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
All 15 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 6
- ILS ILS Y OR LOC/DME Y RWY 24R ↗ Rwy 24R · Y
- ILS ILS Z OR LOC/DME Z RWY 24R ↗ Rwy 24R · Z
- TACAN HI-TACAN Z RWY 24R ↗ Rwy 24R · Z
- TACAN TACAN Y RWY 24R ↗ Rwy 24R · Y
Departures 5
- SID LAKEE THREE ↗
- SID LAKEE THREE, CONT.1 ↗
- SID REDIN FOUR ↗
- SID SWOLF NINE ↗
- SID SWOLF NINE, CONT.1 ↗
Minimums 2
- MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN RADAR MINIMUMS ↗
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KNKX airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KNKX have an instrument approach?
Yes. Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) has 6 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KNKX?
ILS to runway 24R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field). It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KNKX have SIDs and STARs?
Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) publishes 3 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KNKX
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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