Jun 2, 2022 · The Naval Fighter Weapons School base, aka Top Gun, was filmed at the Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, now the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar), nicknamed "Fightertown USA".

Jun 27, 2023 · Top Gun did almost all of its filming in sunny Southern California, particularly in the San Diego area. This, of course, includes the oh-so-iconic and memed-into-oblivion beach volleyball scene...

The Top Gun base, nicknamed "Fightertown USA", was filmed at several locations, including the North Island Naval Air Station on San Diego Bay. The plane on display outside the main gate is actually an A-4E Skyhawk, not the F-14 Tomcat that the filmmakers CGI'd into the scene.

Sep 14, 2022 · Fans of the iconic movie "Top Gun" can find the San Diego locations where many of the iconic scenes were filmed—and can still be visited in person.

The movie is set in San Diego, home of the 11th Naval District HQ, one of the world’s largest navy bases, on Route 5, 120 miles south of Los Angeles. The Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School. The flyers call it Top Gun. Well, ‘TOPGUN’ base (it’s actually one word), is Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. You can tour the facility.

May 20, 2022 · 1986's Top Gun has no shortage of stunning shots and gorgeous scenery, all located in and around the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School. This school, referred to as Top Gun base, is home to sunny beaches, palm trees and mountainous deserts.

Mar 1, 2022 · ‘Top Gun’ was filmed extensively in California, Nevada, and Illinois, particularly in San Diego, Oakland, Coronado, Oceanside, Fallon, and Chicago. Moreover, some of the aircraft carrier shots were filmed on the Pacific Ocean, aboard the real USS Enterprise.

In this article, you will find a map of the main filming locations for Top Gun and Maverick in California, especially in San Diego.

Aug 21, 2024 · Tom Cruise’s iconic 1986 movie, “Top Gun,” holds a special place in the heart of San Diegans. Much of the fighter pilot flick was filmed in our city. Let's cruise to the iconic locations around town.

Apr 18, 2024 · The ‘Top Gun’ base, also called “Fightertown USA,” was filmed at several locations, including the North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego Bay. In case you missed: Tom Cruise Reveals Why He Waited For 36 Years To Make ‘Top Gun: Maverick’