Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field frequencies
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX · KNKX) in San Diego, CA is a towered field, staffed 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT; 2200-0200Z++SUN. FLD CLSD NATL HOLS.. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNKX tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT; 2200-0200Z++SUN. FLD CLSD NATL HOLS.. Outside those hours Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 135.2, and separation from other traffic is yours, not a controller's. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
Runway lighting is often pilot controlled once the tower closes — check the KNKX airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Miramar
- ATIS 133.475
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
- Clearance 125.975
- Clearance delivery issues your IFR clearance, and at busier fields your VFR departure instructions and squawk code. Call before you request taxi, with the ATIS letter and your intended direction of flight.
Taxi & takeoff Miramar
- Ground 128.625
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 135.2
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Departure Socal
- Departure 119.6 (WEST), 132.2 (EAST)
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Socal
- Approach 132.2
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
By procedure & sector (11 more)
| 132.2 | CLASS B (029-061 SAN 14,000 FT & BLW), CLASS B (333-028 SAN 7,000 FT-11,000 FT) |
|---|---|
| 254.325 | CD/P |
| 269.1 | APCH/P, CLASS B (029-061 SAN 14000 FT & BLW), CLASS B (333-028 SAN 7,000FT-11,000 FT), DEP/P (EAST) |
| 288.325 | APCH/P (ACFT DEP W291 FOR NKX ARR) |
| 298.925 | LCL/P |
| 307.325 | GND/P |
| 335.625 | PTD |
| 340.2 | LCL/S |
| 342.4 | PMSV METRO |
| 352.0 | ATIS |
| 363.1 | DEP/P (WEST) |
Every KNKX frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 133.475 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 125.975 |
| Ground | 128.625 |
| Tower | 135.2 |
| Approach | 132.2 |
| Departure | 119.6 · WEST |
| Departure | 132.2 · EAST |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNKX?
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field tower is 135.2, calling "Miramar Tower". The tower is staffed 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT; 2200-0200Z++SUN. FLD CLSD NATL HOLS..
What frequency do I use at KNKX when the tower is closed?
Outside 1530-0800Z MON-THU; 1630-0200Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT; 2200-0200Z++SUN. FLD CLSD NATL HOLS., Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 135.2 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ground frequency at KNKX?
Ground control at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is 128.625. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at KNKX?
ATIS at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is 133.475. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KNKX?
Approach for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is 132.2, working as "Socal". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KNKX?
Clearance delivery at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field is 125.975. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
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Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.