Naval Air Station Lemoore  In-depth Overview

NAS Lemoore's primary mission is to support fleet carrier squadrons. The heart of the mission is the operational area. Designed to support more than 20 fleet squadrons, it serves as master training center for the carrier-based strike fighter squadrons of the Pacific Fleet.

NAS Lemoore was established in 1961 to support the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. Today, as the West Coast Master Jet Base for the U.S. Navy, NAS Lemoore provides the infrastructure, support and services that enable Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific squadrons to conduct operations in support of national tasking.

Located in a rich agricultural area, NAS Lemoore offers a small hometown atmosphere surrounded by California's playgrounds - Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Sierra Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

• 7,200 military
• 1,300 civilians
• 10,900 dependents
• 12,825 Retirees/Dependents
• 500 Students/ Transients
• 825 reservists

Lemoore has a population of 27,490. Hanford, located 20 minutes from base, has a population of 59,899. Both towns have charming historic downtown districts, with shops and restaurants. Hanford has many commercial shopping opportunities including big box stores. Fresno is a major metropolitan center, with a population of near one million people and is located approximately 45 minutes north from the base.

Located in a rich agricultural area, NAS Lemoore offers a small hometown atmosphere surrounded by California's playgrounds - Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Sierra Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Naval Air Station Lemoore, the Navy's prime West Coast Tactical Naval Air Station, is located in California's Central Valley.  The zip code for the base is 93246. The surrounding area is covered for as far as the eye can see with agricultural crops of all types. For base information and frequently called numbers, please call the FFSC at 559-998-4042.

History

In 1954, the Navy searched the central California area for land to build a master jet air station - one with congestion-free air space. Lemoore was chosen because of its central location, good weather for flying, relatively inexpensive land and nearby accommodations. 

NAS Lemoore was established in 1961 to support the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. Today, as the West Coast Master Jet Base for the U.S. Navy, NAS Lemoore provides the infrastructure, support and services that enable Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific squadrons to conduct operations in support of national tasking.

Mission

NAS Lemoore's primary mission is to support fleet carrier squadrons. The heart of the mission is the operational area. Designed to support more than 20 fleet squadrons, it serves as master training center for the carrier-based strike fighter squadrons of the Pacific Fleet.

Base Transportation

The Naval Air Station Lemoore operates a station bus service that makes scheduled morning and afternoon runs between the Administration Area (where the BEQ's and BOQ's are located) and the Operations Area (where hangars are located). Times and stop location schedule can be requested by calling the FFSC at (559) 998-4042. There is an area bus KART that runs between NAS Lemoore, Lemoore and Hanford. Visit the website for more information.

Sponsorship

The NAS Lemoore Sponsor Coordinator is the point of contact for all commands stationed at NAS Lemoore. If you need a Sponsor, call 559-998-3361. You may also call the Relocation Specialist at the FFSC to request your command Sponsor Coordinator (559) 998-4042. Navy personnel will be able to check into their respective commands during normal working hours. For proper reporting procedures please contact your ultimate command's duty office. If your ultimate command is deployed when you report, you are to report to the Transient Personnel Detachment (TPD)  during normal working hours. After normal working hours, report to the Hornet Desk in Building 880. If you are a student reporting to CNATTU contact their duty office at 559-998-4851.

Marines will be able to check into MATSG during regular working hours. Their telephone number is 559-904-4052. After hours, report to Hornet Desk. Their telephone number is 559-998-4609. If at any time your have questions regarding your transfer, please contact the NAS Lemoore Sponsor Coordinator. If you require after hour emergency assistance please refer to your orders for the Command Duty Officer's phone number 559-707-0001.

General delivery mail should be addressed to the command that you are reporting to. Your sponsor will be able to provide you with this information.

Temporary Quarters

Upon arrival, single service members will stay at the Bachelors Enlisted/Officers Quarters the first night after arriving at NAS Lemoore. Additional information is available at 559-998-4609, the Hornet's Desk. Members with dependents may receive up to 10 days Temporary Lodging Expense and may make reservations in advance at the Navy Lodge by calling 1-800-NAVY-INN. Resources for local pet kennels can be obtained by calling the Fleet & Family Support Center, Information & Referral Specialist at 559-998-4042.

Relocation Assistance

The Fleet & Family Support Center has a full range of relocation services including Welcome Aboard Packages, Base Maps, Telephone Directories, and extensive information on the local area. We also have a Loan Locker. Once you arrive at Naval Air Station Lemoore you will be scheduled for a Base Indoctrination. Spouses are strongly encouraged to attend. NASL also have a Spouse Orientation for all spouses new to the area. For additional resources and help, visit the web page. For Relocation Assistance, call 559-998-4042.

Fresno International Airport (FAT) is the closest major airport. There is no shuttle available from the airport to the air station. Contact your sponsor or take a taxi to the base, be prepared to pay up to $120 and save your receipt as it is a reimbursable item. 

NAS Lemoore lies 40 miles south of Fresno in the San Joaquin Valley which stretches down the middle of California from Sacramento to Bakerfield. If you are arriving from Interstate 5, take Highway 198 East 20 miles. From Highway 99, take 198 West for 30 miles. Both highways provide direct access to the air station. Be sure to enter via the main gate, type NAS Lemoore Pass and ID Office on your GPS for the best route to the front main gate.

Taxi services runs from Fresno Airport to NAS Lemoore, not all taxis have base access so you may be dropped off at the Pass & ID parking lot outside the main gate. You can call Pass & ID office to ask about current taxi services with base access 559-998-3386. The cost of a Taxi could easily run over $100.00- save your receipt to file with your travel claim if you are under PCS orders. The installation is limited on Uber and Lyft drivers. There is also public transportation, the city bus which do have base access- Kings Area Rural Transit (KART). Visit the KART website for the schedule. 

Upon arrival, the Pass and ID Office is located on the left before you enter the main gate.Please have your military identification accessible. Window decals are no longer required to enter base. If you are relocating to NAS Lemoore, please register your vehicle with Pass and Decal within 30 days of arrival. The office is open Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm. The office is closed SATURDAY and SUNDAY. If closed, proceed to the Main Gate and the Security Guard will assist you. Pass and Decal Telephone Number is 559-998-3386.

The Naval Air Station Lemoore operates a station bus service that makes scheduled morning and afternoon runs between the Administration Area (where the BEQ's and BOQ's are located) and the Operations Area (where hangars are located).

You can request a copy of the bus schedule from the Relocation Specialist at the FFSC by calling 559-998-4042 or your command sponsor. You can check with Public Works for updates at 559-998-4199.

There is an area bus KART that runs between NAS Lemoore, Lemoore and Hanford. Visit the website for more information.

During normal working hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday) you can call the Fleet & Family Support Center Information/Referral Desk at 559-998-4042. If it is after hours, the NAS Lemoore CDO can be reached by calling (559) 707-0001.