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Where was Top Gun filmed?
Top Gun was filmed in the United States. We hold 7 confirmed locations, including Kansas City BBQ, Lafayette Hotel and MCAS Miramar. 3 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Flyers' hangout is Kansas City BBQ, San Diego, Miramar Officers' Club is Lafayette Hotel, San Diego and TOPGUN base is MCAS Miramar, San Diego.
Travel atlas: United States
Locations
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- Kansas City BBQSan Diego · United StatesFlyers' hangout · as Flyers' hangout
- Naval Air Station FallonFallon · United StatesControl tower and aerial footage
- South Pacific Street (private residence)Oceanside · United StatesCharlie's beachfront home
- Lafayette HotelSan Diego · United StatesOfficers' club bar scene · as Miramar Officers' Club
- MCAS MiramarSan Diego · United StatesTOPGUN base · as TOPGUN base
- West Laurel StreetSan Diego · United StatesMaverick's bike chase
- Windsock Bar and GrillSan Diego · United StatesCharlie finds Maverick after Goose's death
Common questions
Where was Top Gun filmed?
Top Gun was filmed in the United States. We hold 7 confirmed locations, including Kansas City BBQ, Lafayette Hotel and MCAS Miramar. 3 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Flyers' hangout is Kansas City BBQ, San Diego, Miramar Officers' Club is Lafayette Hotel, San Diego and TOPGUN base is MCAS Miramar, San Diego.
Can you visit the Top Gun filming locations?
3 of the 7 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Top Gun filming locations are there?
We hold 7 confirmed locations across 1 country.
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