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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
San Diego, California
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- Marine Corps Air Station
- California
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Installation overview
About Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Location
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Location & Map
San Diego, California
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Marine Corps
- Installation type
- Marine Corps Air Station
- State
- California
- Nearest city
- San Diego
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR NAS, CA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for San Diego County.
- Avg high
- 73.4°F
- Avg low
- 55.1°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11.48 in
- Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Marine Corps Air Station Miramar located?
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is located near San Diego, California.
What city is closest to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar?
San Diego is the nearest listed city for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What is it like to live near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar?
The surrounding San Diego community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 73.4°F, average low near 55.1°F, about 11.48 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

