Runway 24R at KNKX
Runway 24R/06L at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX) in San Diego is a 12,000 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 255°/075°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 121 landings and 58 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.3°, touchdowns averaging 12,862 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 66 kt, a 3.1 kt average crosswind component, a 6.7 kt average headwind.
Runway 24R/06L at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX) in San Diego is a 12,000 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 255°/075°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 121 landings and 58 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.3°, touchdowns averaging 12,862 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 66 kt, a 3.1 kt average crosswind component, a 6.7 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
121 landings observed on Runway 24R in the last 30 days, alongside 58 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 22:00 with 12 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 12,862 ft from the threshold on Runway 24R.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at KNKX have prevailed from the west (270°), accounting for roughly 20% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 4.6 kt with peak gusts to 36 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 3.1 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 24R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 3.3° on Runway 24R, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 24R over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 24R grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 24R benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.