Naval Air Station

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A Naval Air Station is an airbase of the United States Navy. Such bases are used to house Naval Aviation squadrons and support commands.

Contents 1 List of Functioning US Naval Air Stations 2 List of Functioning Reserve US Naval Air Stations 3 List of Closed US Naval Air Stations 4 Additional Information

[edit] List of Functioning US Naval Air Stations

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Brunswick, Maine
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Fallon, Nevada
• Glenview, Illinois
• Lemoore, California
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Key West, Florida
• Kingsville, Texas
• Oceana, Virginia
• North Island, California
• Patuxent River, Maryland
• Pensacola, Florida
• Point Mugu, California
• Whidbey Island, Washington
• Milton, Florida
• Sigonella, Italy.

[edit] List of Functioning Reserve US Naval Air Stations

• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Fort Worth, Texas
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

As well as many airports and airbases around the country.

[edit] List of Closed US Naval Air Stations

• Alameda, California
• St. David's Island, Bermuda (1970-1995)
• Dallas, Texas
• Keflavik, Iceland
• Puunene, Hawaii (1940-1947)
• Weymouth, Massachusetts
• Cubi Point, Philippines

[edit] Additional Information

Marine Corps Air Stations fill a similar role for the United States Marine Corps; however Marine aviation units are often assigned to Naval Air Stations as well. A slightly lower level of airbase in the Navy is the Naval Air Facility. An example is NAF Atsugi, Japan.