Investigation Launched into Crash of Fighter Jet from March ARB, Riverside County
From NBC 7 San Diego: “An investigation was underway Friday morning into the crash of an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a warehouse just west of […]
MCAS Miramar
Miramar’s Commanding Officer briefs May 14, 2019, UCPG meeting
From Diane Ahern, UCCA’s Liaison to Miramar Community Leaders Forum (CLF): MCAS Miramar’s Commanding Officer Colonel Charles Dockery presented at the May 14 UCPG meeting […]
UCPG issues May agenda; features presentation by Miramar’s Commanding Officer
University Community Planning Group (UCPG) meets on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 6 PM at the Alexandria Building, 10300 Campus Point Drive, 2nd Floor Conference […]
Planning Group UCPG agenda May 14 2019; features presentation by CO MCAS Miramar*
University Community Planning Group (UCPG) meets on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 6 PM at the Alexandria Building, 10300 Campus Point Drive, 2nd Floor Conference […]
Councilmember sends letter to Marine Corps regarding flights over University City
Update: the University Community Planning Group (UCPG) meets on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 6 PM at the Alexandria Building, 10300 Campus Point Drive, 2nd […]
US Marine Corps releases 2019 Aviation Plan for Miramar and other installations
The Marine Corps recently unveiled its 2019 Aviation Plan. This year’s plan includes information about upcoming changes at MCAS Miramar related to construction, operational support, […]
CASA reports: Request for Miramar Community Meeting is a No Go
From the Citizens Advocating Safe Aviation (CASA): In March, representatives of CASA reached out to representatives of MCAS Miramar, the FAA and the DoD seeking […]
F-35 Squadrons at Miramar in 2020: Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
West Coast Basing of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadrons is expected at MCAS Miramar in 2020. Hanger construction and other preparations are well […]
University City is not a MCAS Miramar Accident Potential Zone (APZ)
What follows is a summary of a presentation given at the February 2019 University Community Plan Update Subcommittee related to Chapter 7 of the University […]
Miramar to host “Elephant Walk” and “Readiness Exercise” on Fri, Feb 1, 2019
Update: Elephant Walk and Readiness Exercise News and photos from MCAS Miramar 3rd MAW Communication Strategy and Operations Office available at https://www.dvidshub.net/news/309303 Expect increased Miramar air traffic […]
Have a question about current flight operations at Miramar? Contact the ODO (Operations Duty Officer)
Community members and area residents who have questions or concerns about current airfield and flight operations, including safety concerns and noise complaints related to operations […]
CASA responds: MCAS Miramar DoD FLIP document and Operations info
Citizens Advocating Safe Aviation (CASA) is a watchdog group that came together as a result of the December 2008 F-18 fatal crash that took the […]
Tue, Jan 8, 2019: MCAS Miramar to Conduct Exercise, Temporary Gate Closures
According to MCAS Miramar media release, personnel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are scheduled to conduct an exercise designed to rehearse procedures in the […]
10 Years Later, University City Neighbors host Memorial and Tree Dedication to Honor Victims of Jet Crash
From Barry Bernstein, UCCA President: Over a hundred University City area residents, along with many elected officials, first responders, San Diego Park and Recreation, U.S. […]
Union Tribune: A decade later, a San Diego neighborhood is still reeling from a tragic plane crash
On December 8, 2008, an F/A-18 jet approaching Marine Corps Air Station Miramar crashed in San Diego’s University City. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The […]
KPBS YouTube: 10 Years Later, University City Residents Honor Victims Of F-18 Crash
Ten years ago a Marine F-18 crashed into a University City neighborhood. KPBS Military Reporter Steve Walsh had this look back at some of the […]
Do you remember where you were December 8, 2008? If you lived in San Diego, you probably do.
If you were in University City, it probably started out as any other day. It was Monday, trash day for many, and the weather was […]
Dec 8 Crash Anniversary: Program Guide for December 8 Memorial and Tree Dedication
NOTE: All who plan to attend (and those unable to join us) are encouraged to set their alarms for 11:58 AM on December 8 to […]
The December 2018 Newsletter is now Online: Event and Issue Highlights
December in University City will be very busy this year. The University City newsletter, produced by UCCA’s volunteers and paid for with the support of […]
Save the Date December 8: F-18 Crash Anniversary, Memorial and Tree Dedication
December 8, 2018, is the 10th anniversary of the F-18 jet crash in University City that took the lives of four members of the same […]