Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is an active United States Marine Corps installation in San Diego, California. This guide covers the gates, visitor rules, housing, lodging, services, childcare, schools, and recreation available at the station.

Base Overview

Official name Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Military branch United States Marine Corps
Base status Active
Street address 6200 Miramar Way, San Diego, CA 92145
Main phone number 858-307-1011
Visitor Center phone 858-307-4068
Official website MCAS Miramar official website

Location and Directions

MCAS Miramar is in San Diego. The Main Gate, also called the East Gate, is off Interstate 15 at Miramar Way. The North Gate is off Miramar Road and is also called the housing gate. The West Gate is closest to Interstate 805 and is normally closed except in special cases. Main Gate access is listed as 24 hours a day, seven days a week. North Gate access is listed as 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Visitor Information

The Visitor and Registration Center is in Building 6200 at the Main/East Gate. Vehicle registration is handled there. Visitors may need a valid driver's license, insurance, and vehicle registration, depending on their visitor or personnel category. Call 858-307-4068 for visitor-pass information, and confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Marine Corps Community Services and the installation's relocation resources provide information about on-base and off-base housing. The MCAS Miramar Barracks provides housing for unaccompanied personnel in grades E-1 to E-5 who are assigned to MCAS Miramar-based units. The barracks duty desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 858-307-1027.

Option Location Phone
Inns of the Corps Miramar 2515 Bauer Road, San Diego, CA 92145 858-271-7111
Marine Lodge Miramar 19920 Schilt Avenue, San Diego, CA 92145 Phone not listed
MCAS Miramar Barracks Building 5300 Kelso Road, MCAS Miramar 858-307-1027

Facilities and Services

The ID Card Center in Building 2258 provides DEERS, Common Access Cards, Uniformed Services identification cards, and eligible family member identification-card services. Call 858-307-1421. Marine Corps Community Services also provides relocation, family support, childcare, school-liaison, recreation, lodging, shopping, dining, and other quality-of-life programs.

Schools and Childcare

Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Centers provide care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years, subject to eligibility and available space. Families should submit childcare requests through MilitaryChildCare.com.

The School Liaison Program helps with school registration, education resources, local school information, and relocation support. Call 858-307-6633 or 858-307-8625. No DoDEA school information was identified in the official sources reviewed.

Recreation and Amenities

The Active Duty Recreation Center at 5305 Miramar Way offers games, entertainment, lounge areas, computer access, kitchen access, and outdoor recreation amenities. Call 858-307-6171.

Other listed amenities include the MCAS Miramar Memorial Golf Course at 858-307-4155, a pool with swim qualification and lap-swimming hours, and a station theater at 858-307-4142. MCAS Miramar also hosts the annual Miramar Air Show; dates and public-access details vary by year.

Things to Know

  • MCAS Miramar supports the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and other tenant organizations.
  • The West Gate is normally closed except in special cases.
  • Aircraft operations and noise are part of the installation's mission. Noise complaints may be submitted to the Operations Duty Officer at 858-307-4277.
  • Unmanned-aircraft operators must follow applicable FAA requirements and avoid interfering with manned aircraft operations.
  • Access rules, gate hours, and facility schedules can change. Confirm current information with the Visitor and Registration Center before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MCAS Miramar?

MCAS Miramar is at 6200 Miramar Way in San Diego, California.

Which gate should visitors use?

Visitors should use the Main/East Gate Visitor and Registration Center in Building 6200.

What phone number can visitors call?

Call the Visitor and Registration Center at 858-307-4068.

Who can use the barracks?

The barracks provide housing for unaccompanied E-1 to E-5 personnel assigned to MCAS Miramar-based units.

How do families request childcare?

Families should submit childcare requests through MilitaryChildCare.com. Care is subject to eligibility and space availability.