Top Gun: Maverick was filmed primarily in San Diego, California, but also in Nevada, Utah, and Washington State.
Hangar in the airport
In movie
Scene where The opening and final scenes in the Mojave Desert hangar with the silver P-51 Mustang
Real
Scene was shot at the Inyokern Airport in California. This World War II veteran is actually Cruise's own airplane who is also a licensed pilot in the real world.
Air base
In movie
Scene where Pitter "Maverick" race with a taking off plane.
Real
Scene was shot Naval Air Station North Island is located in the northern part of the Coronado Peninsula in San Diego Bay.
