text: On 11 March 2004, a UC-35 crashed on east Miramar at the approach end of the runway. Four Marines were killed.
  In November 2006, an F/A-18D Hornet from VMFAT-101 crashed on the eastern perimeter of the base, with the pilot ejecting safely.
  On 8 December 2008, four people were killed, two homes were destroyed and three homes were damaged when an F/A-18D Hornet crashed about  from the base. The plane was returning from training exercises with the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was off the coast of San Diego. The pilot was attempting to steer the aircraft to an unpopulated area when he lost all engine, electrical and hydraulic power. He ejected safely.
  On 24 August 2023, an F/A-18 Hornet crashed east of the base close to the I-15. The sole pilot aboard died after ejecting from the aircraft.
  Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar
  Miramar National Cemetery
  On 30 January 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated a new National Cemetery at the northwest corner of MCAS Miramar. The cemetery is an extension of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and when complete will accommodate approximately 235,000 deceased veterans and spouses.
  Attractions
  MCAS Miramar was home to the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, which closed in 2021.
  The Miramar Airshow is a major airshow held at MCAS Miramar each October.