Santa Ana wind conditions (when winds are blowing east to west), may require aircraft at Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) Airport to approach and land from west to east; and to depart from west to east using Runway 6 procedures.
This is opposite the usual and customary approach and departure procedures. Runway 6 procedures may result in an increase in flights over the community areas surrounding the airfield. This will continue until wind conditions change.
- National Weather Service San Diego : https://www.weather.gov/sgx/
- MCAS Miramar Operations Information and Contacts : https://www.universitycitynews.org/mcas-miramar-operations-information-and-contacts/
- MCAS Miramar Noise Complaints : https://www.miramar.marines.mil/Resources/Noise-Complaints/
- FAA KNKX – MCAS Miramar (Joe Foss Field) Airport : Aeronautical information about Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) Airport including flight operations, cautions and warnings. Also includes instrument approach and departure procedures in updated PDF format. Visit : https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=knkx
- FAA How Air Traffic Control Works : https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/air-traffic-control.htm
