MCAS Camp Pendleton

[Phil Myers]

A few CH53s doing sling load work.

[Phil Myers]

and more...

[phantomphan1974]

Shot from the 5 fwy?

[Phil Myers]

Yes...From various spots on the I5.

[rander]

That CH-53E is from MCAS Miramar. There are no CH-53's based at Camp Pendleton. only Cobra's, Huey's and Seaknights and in the Future some Osprey's.  MCAS Camp Pendleton is built along Vandergrift Boulevard Near Area 24 on  base. Also known as Munn Field runway is 6000 x 200. Consult Terminal Proceedures for More info, the airfield is not viewable from Interstate 5.

[Phil Myers]

Thank you for the info...But I am well aware of where the aircraft are from.  I simply titled the post as the base in which the photos were taken.   

[rander]

Phil: I know. Good you started this thread. I worked C/P as a contractor for a couple months before returning to North Island. I was in a crew overhauling AH-1W Cobra helicopters. Hard to get pics on MCAS itself lots of people moving around all the time, Security is tight. Haven't been onboard C/P since 2007 The few pics i did get were mostly Cobras, one C-17 that landed and a couple C-12's. MCAS C/P is built on a swamp. If an aircraft lands short or rolls off the approach end of runway 3, it will be in mud at least up to the fuselage.

[Sortie]

It is always nice to see a few helos when driving by CP. I once saw a Harrier on taxi on the east side of the freeway about six years ago. I could not believe it, I have not seen one since.

[Phil Myers]

Yeah, it seems Harriers were a little more visable 4-5 years ago...I frequently drive that area and haven't seen a Harrier for years...

I did see a new Huey Yankee model last week...Couldn't get pulled over to get a shot though!

A photocall at CP would be cool..

[rander]

Airport Info from Terminal Procedures Current until 03/31/2010
MCAS Camp Pendleton (Munn Field) (KNFG)

ATIS: 267.6
Tower 128.775    340.2
Ground 128.775    360.2
CNLC DEL  126.2    271.6

Field Elevation   78 Feet
Duty Runwy  21   
Opposite Runway   3
Runway Length   6005 x200
over runs 1000 200 each end