How big is NAS Jax?

How big is NAS Jax?

approximately 3,400 acres
NAS Jacksonville occupies approximately 3,400 acres along the scenic St. John’s River and employs more than 21,000 active duty and civilian personnel.

Can civilians get on NAS Jacksonville?

Entering Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Base Amenities. If you don’t yet have a DOD-issued identification, you will be subject to a background check before you’re allowed to enter NAS Jacksonville without a sponsor.

What military installation is in Jacksonville FL?

Area military installations such as Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, Kings Bay Naval Base, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Naval Aviation Depot Jacksonville and Marine Corps Blount Island Command provide employment to thousands of active duty, reserve and civilian men and women.

What is the largest military base in Florida?

Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base is one of those place. Positioned on Northwest Florida’s pristine Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City, Eglin AFB is the largest Air Force base in the world and lays claim to over 700 acres of diverse terrain including forests of pine trees, swamps, and white sand beaches.

Is Jacksonville a military town?

Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port. Jacksonville is home to multiple military facilities, and with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay nearby gives Jacksonville the third largest military presence in the country.

Can veterans get on NAS Jax?

All veterans with a Purple Heart, former POW or a VA-documented service-connected disability with ratings of 0-90 percent who possesses a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) from the VA can sign up for access to Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax). The VHIC must display the veteran’s eligibility status.

What Fleet is Mayport?

Commander U.S. 4th Fleet
Mayport is proud home of Commander U.S. 4th Fleet (reactivated in 2008 after being deactivated in 1950).

What aircraft carrier is in Mayport Florida?

The US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) arriving at the Mayport base in 2010. Credit: Public Domain. The harbour at the naval station can accommodate 34 warships, including two aircraft carriers.

Why Naval Air Station Jacksonville?

Welcome to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, one of the Navy’s finest and fastest-growing installations and recipient of the 2012 Presidential Excellence Award and the 2013 Commander, Navy Installations Command Excellence Award. NAS Jacksonville sustains, enables and supports warfighter readiness.

What is Nasnas Jacksonville?

NAS Jacksonville sustains, enables and supports warfighter readiness. We are the largest Navy base in the Southeast Region and third in the nation. As a master air and industrial base, Naval Air Station Jacksonville supports U.S. and allied forces specializing in anti-submarine warfare and training the best aviators in the world.

How do I get to NAS Jacksonville?

There are three gates that provide access to NAS Jacksonville. Main Gate (Yorktown Avenue) – Open 24/7. Birmingham Gate (South of Main Gate) – Open 0500 to 1730 Monday through Friday. Closed on weekends and holidays. Commercial Gate (North of Main Gate) – Open 0500 to 1730 Monday through Friday.

Where is the security pass and decal building at NAS Jacksonville?

The Security, pass and decal building is located in building 9 on your immediate right. NAS Jacksonville is approximately 32 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. Take I-95 South to I-295 South.