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Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton

January 01, 1970

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton or MCAS Camp Pendleton (ICAO: KNFG, FAA LID: NFG) is a United States Marine Corps airfield located within Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. It was commissioned in 1942 and is currently home to Marine Aircraft Group 39. The airfield is also known as Munn Field in honor of Lieutenant General John C. "Toby" Munn, the first Marine aviator to serve as the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton
Munn Field
Part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Near Oceanside, California in United States
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper light attack helicopter taking off from MCAS Camp Pendleton in 2016
MCAS Camp Pendleton
Location in the United States
Coordinates33°18′04″N 117°21′19″W / 33.30111°N 117.35528°W / 33.30111; -117.35528
TypeMarine Corps air station
Site information
OwnerDepartment of Defense
OperatorUnited States Marine Corps
Controlled by3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
ConditionOperational
Websitewww.mcaspendleton.marines.mil
Site history
Built1942 (1942)
In use1942 – present
Garrison information
Current
commander		Col. David B. Moore
GarrisonMarine Aircraft Group 39
Airfield information
IdentifiersICAO: KNFG, FAA LID: NFG, WMO: 722926
Elevation23.7 metres (78 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
03/21 1,830.6 metres (6,006 ft) asphalt
Helipads
Number Length and surface
E2 40.5 metres (133 ft) asphalt
F2 40.5 metres (133 ft) asphalt
P1 41.7 metres (137 ft) asphalt
P2 41.7 metres (137 ft) asphalt
P3 41.7 metres (137 ft) asphalt
P4 41.7 metres (137 ft) asphalt
Other airfield facilitiesHelicopter rinse facility
Source: Federal Aviation Administration[1]

History edit

 
FAA airport diagram

On 25 September 1942, the area presently known as Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, California was designated an auxiliary landing field and served as a sub-unit of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.[2] The airfield was 6,000 ft by 400 ft and began operating in November 1942. In February 1944, it became an Outlying Field (OLF) to Marine Corps Auxiliary Field Gillespie and it was during this time that the first squadrons were actually assigned to the field. Among the first squadrons were VMO-5, VMF-323 and VMF-471. In September 1944, the field was designated as a permanent establishment. In 1945, due to overcrowding at Marine Corps Air Station El Centro, Marine Aircraft Group 35 began parking its spare transport planes at the field as well.[3]

During the early 1950s, the airfield was used in filming The Flying Leathernecks starring John Wayne.

Marine Observation Squadron FIVE (VMO-5), a composite squadron consisting of both OV-10 Bronco fixed-wing aircraft and UH-1 Huey helicopters, was established in 1966 and was the first squadron stationed at the airfield following World War II.

Through the years, aviation began to play an increasing role in Marine Corps tactics, creating a need for modern facilities. To meet this need, the auxiliary landing field was re-designated a Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) on 1 September 1978 serving as home to Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39). Since 1978, the Group expanded to a strength of four tactical helicopter squadrons, one helicopter training squadron, one observation squadron, and an aviation logistics squadron. This increase in aircraft and personnel established once again the need for improved facilities.

On 13 March 1985, MCAF Pendleton was re-designated as Marine Corps Air Station effective 1 April 1985. Today, the Air Station supports over 180 helicopters assigned to MAG-39, Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment A, and a wide variety of other Marine Corps units and visiting aircraft from other branches of the Armed Forces. The closure of MCAS Tustin and MCAS El Toro were a result of Base Realignment and Closure legislation which saw MCAS Camp Pendleton expand its facilities again to support three additional helicopter squadrons. The first medium lift helicopter squadron joined MAG-39 in January 1999, and the final one came in June of that year.

In July 2020, the station's Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron became a flying unit for the first time when it received a UC-12W Huron. The aircraft is used in the operational support role, allowing high priority passengers and cargo to be flown at a reduced cost compared to using the MV-22B Osprey or UH-1Y Venom.[4]

Based units edit

lying and notable non-flying units based at MCAS Camp Pendleton.[5][6]

United States Marine Corps edit

Marine Corps Installations – West

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

See also edit

References edit

Notes

  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.

  1. ^ "Airport Diagram – Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) (KNFG)" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. ^ O'Hara (2005): 95
  3. ^ Shettle (2001): 84
  4. ^ Cortez, Lance Cpl. Andrew (6 August 2020). "Making history: H&HS becomes a flying squadron". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. ^ Kaminski, Tom (2019). "Aircraft of the US Marine Corps". US Navy & Marine Corps Air Power Yearbook 2019. Key Publishing. pp. 93–99.
  6. ^ "MAG-39". 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. US Marine Corps. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
Bibliography
  • . MCAS Pendleton, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2007.
  • O'Hara, Thomas (2005). Images of America - Camp Pendleton. Charleston, SC: Arcadia. ISBN 0-7385-2982-6.
  • Shettle Jr., M. L. (2001). United States Marine Corps Air Stations of World War II. Bowersville, Georgia: Schaertel Publishing Co. ISBN 0-9643388-2-3.
Web
  • MCAS Camp Pendleton's official website

External links edit

  • MCAS Camp Pendleton's official website
  • Marine Corps Community Services at Camp Pendleton
  • Camp Pendleton at GlobalSecurity.org
  • USMC Air Station Camp Pendleton Overview & PCS Information (MarineCorpsUSA.org)
  • FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective April 18, 2024
  • Resources for this U.S. military airport:
    • FAA airport information for NFG
    • AirNav airport information for KNFG
    • NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
    • SkyVector aeronautical chart for KNFG
    • Airport information for KNFG at Great Circle Mapper.
 
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Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton or MCAS Camp Pendleton ICAO KNFG FAA LID NFG is a United States Marine Corps airfield located within Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California It was commissioned in 1942 and is currently home to Marine Aircraft Group 39 The airfield is also known as Munn Field in honor of Lieutenant General John C Toby Munn the first Marine aviator to serve as the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Air Station Camp PendletonMunn FieldPart of Marine Corps Base Camp PendletonNear Oceanside California in United StatesA U S Marine Corps AH 1Z Viper light attack helicopter taking off from MCAS Camp Pendleton in 2016MCAS Camp PendletonLocation in the United StatesCoordinates33 18 04 N 117 21 19 W 33 30111 N 117 35528 W 33 30111 117 35528TypeMarine Corps air stationSite informationOwnerDepartment of DefenseOperatorUnited States Marine CorpsControlled by3rd Marine Aircraft WingConditionOperationalWebsitewww wbr mcaspendleton wbr marines wbr milSite historyBuilt1942 1942 In use1942 presentGarrison informationCurrentcommanderCol David B MooreGarrisonMarine Aircraft Group 39Airfield informationIdentifiersICAO KNFG FAA LID NFG WMO 722926Elevation23 7 metres 78 ft AMSLRunwaysDirection Length and surface03 21 1 830 6 metres 6 006 ft asphaltHelipadsNumber Length and surfaceE2 40 5 metres 133 ft asphaltF2 40 5 metres 133 ft asphaltP1 41 7 metres 137 ft asphaltP2 41 7 metres 137 ft asphaltP3 41 7 metres 137 ft asphaltP4 41 7 metres 137 ft asphaltOther airfield facilitiesHelicopter rinse facilitySource Federal Aviation Administration 1 Contents 1 History 2 Based units 2 1 United States Marine Corps 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp FAA airport diagram On 25 September 1942 the area presently known as Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton California was designated an auxiliary landing field and served as a sub unit of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro 2 The airfield was 6 000 ft by 400 ft and began operating in November 1942 In February 1944 it became an Outlying Field OLF to Marine Corps Auxiliary Field Gillespie and it was during this time that the first squadrons were actually assigned to the field Among the first squadrons were VMO 5 VMF 323 and VMF 471 In September 1944 the field was designated as a permanent establishment In 1945 due to overcrowding at Marine Corps Air Station El Centro Marine Aircraft Group 35 began parking its spare transport planes at the field as well 3 During the early 1950s the airfield was used in filming The Flying Leathernecks starring John Wayne Marine Observation Squadron FIVE VMO 5 a composite squadron consisting of both OV 10 Bronco fixed wing aircraft and UH 1 Huey helicopters was established in 1966 and was the first squadron stationed at the airfield following World War II Through the years aviation began to play an increasing role in Marine Corps tactics creating a need for modern facilities To meet this need the auxiliary landing field was re designated a Marine Corps Air Facility MCAF on 1 September 1978 serving as home to Marine Aircraft Group 39 MAG 39 Since 1978 the Group expanded to a strength of four tactical helicopter squadrons one helicopter training squadron one observation squadron and an aviation logistics squadron This increase in aircraft and personnel established once again the need for improved facilities On 13 March 1985 MCAF Pendleton was re designated as Marine Corps Air Station effective 1 April 1985 Today the Air Station supports over 180 helicopters assigned to MAG 39 Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment A and a wide variety of other Marine Corps units and visiting aircraft from other branches of the Armed Forces The closure of MCAS Tustin and MCAS El Toro were a result of Base Realignment and Closure legislation which saw MCAS Camp Pendleton expand its facilities again to support three additional helicopter squadrons The first medium lift helicopter squadron joined MAG 39 in January 1999 and the final one came in June of that year In July 2020 the station s Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron became a flying unit for the first time when it received a UC 12W Huron The aircraft is used in the operational support role allowing high priority passengers and cargo to be flown at a reduced cost compared to using the MV 22B Osprey or UH 1Y Venom 4 Based units editlying and notable non flying units based at MCAS Camp Pendleton 5 6 United States Marine Corps edit Marine Corps Installations West Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron UC 12W Huron 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 39 Headquarters Squadron 39 MAG 39 HQ Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 MALS 39 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 HMLA 169 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 HMLA 267 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 HMLAT 303 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 HMLA 369 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 HMLA 367 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 HMLA 469 AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 HMLA 775 AH 1W Super Cobra AH 1Z Viper and UH 1Y Venom Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron 164 VMM 164 MV 22B Osprey Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron 364 VMM 364 MV 22B Osprey Marine Aircraft Group 41 Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 VMU 4 RQ 21 BlackjackSee also editList of airports in California List of United States Marine Corps installations United States Marine Corps AviationReferences editNotes nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps Airport Diagram Camp Pendleton MCAS Munn Field KNFG PDF Federal Aviation Administration 21 May 2020 Retrieved 13 June 2020 O Hara 2005 95 Shettle 2001 84 Cortez Lance Cpl Andrew 6 August 2020 Making history H amp HS becomes a flying squadron United States Marine Corps Retrieved 6 August 2020 Kaminski Tom 2019 Aircraft of the US Marine Corps US Navy amp Marine Corps Air Power Yearbook 2019 Key Publishing pp 93 99 MAG 39 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing US Marine Corps Retrieved 15 June 2020 Bibliography History MCAS Pendleton MCAS Pendleton United States Marine Corps Archived from the original on 3 February 2007 Retrieved 9 February 2007 O Hara Thomas 2005 Images of America Camp Pendleton Charleston SC Arcadia ISBN 0 7385 2982 6 Shettle Jr M L 2001 United States Marine Corps Air Stations of World War II Bowersville Georgia Schaertel Publishing Co ISBN 0 9643388 2 3 Web MCAS Camp Pendleton s official websiteExternal links editMCAS Camp Pendleton s official website Marine Corps Community Services at Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton at GlobalSecurity org USMC Air Station Camp Pendleton Overview amp PCS Information MarineCorpsUSA org FAA Airport Diagram PDF effective April 18 2024 Resources for this U S military airport FAA airport information for NFG AirNav airport information for KNFG NOAA NWS latest weather observations SkyVector aeronautical chart for KNFG Airport information for KNFG at Great Circle Mapper nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton amp oldid 1211546405, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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