NAS Pensacola is known as the Cradle of Aviation and was the first site of an established Naval Aviation command during WWI. For a thorough history of NAS Pensacola, visit the installation homepage Naval Air Station Pensacola (navy.mil)
Mission
To efficiently deliver the very best Readiness From The Shore.
NAS Pensacola, situated in Escambia County, employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel. This includes major tenant commands: Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and 23, the Blue Angels, and the headquarters for Naval Education Training Command, a command which combines direction and control of all Navy education and training.
The current metro area population of Pensacola in 2024 is 53,473.
All branches of the military are represented on NAS Pensacola and Corry Station. If you are not authorized to bring your family members with you on your orders, do not bring them.
Pensacola is located in Northwest Florida at the Florida/Alabama state line in Escambia County, 60 minutes east of Mobile, 45 minutes west of Ft. Walton Beach, and 500 miles northwest of Orlando. The altitude ranges from sea level to 120 feet above sea level. Escambia County is 661 square miles and the City of Pensacola is 25.09 square miles. NAS Pensacola is located in Escambia County in the panhandle of Northwest Florida. The installation covers a total of 8,423 acres of land - 5,804 acres at NAS Pensacola proper, and over 2,500 acres at other locations including Corry Station, Saufley Field and Outlying Landing Field Barin. NAS Pensacola FACSFAC controls over 18,000 square miles of airspace. There is no base operator at NAS Pensacola, Corry Station or Saufley Field. For information contact the NAS Pensacola Visitor Control Center at 850-452-4153.
NAS Pensacola Directions:
From Pensacola International Airport
Stay on 12th Avenue until you reach a sign that reads "12th Ave Next Left." Stay to the right onto Fairfield Drive. Stay on Fairfield Drive and look for a large sign that reads "295 South Pensacola NAS". Merge to the left, which will put you on New Warrington Road.
From I-10 East
Take exit 12 (I-110) through Pensacola
From I-110, take exit 4 (Fairfield Drive)
Turn right onto 295 South (Fairfield Drive) and continue straight toward NAS Pensacola/Naval Aviation Museum
Fairfield Drive turns into Navy Boulevard
Cross over the bridge to the front gate
From I-10 West
Take I-10 West towards Pensacola
Take exit 12 (I-110) through Pensacola
From I-110, take exit 4 (Fairfield Drive)
Turn right onto 295 South and continue straight
Turn left on Navy Boulevard and cross over the bridge to the Front Gate
Corry Station Directions:
Stay on 12th Avenue until you reach a sign that reads "12th Ave Next Left." Stay to the right onto Fairfield Drive. Stay on Fairfield Drive and look for a large sign that re/span>
From I-10 East
Take exit 12 (I-110) through Pensacola
From I-110, take exit 4 (Fairfield Drive)
Turn right onto 295 South (Fairfield Drive) and continue straight toward NAS Pensacola/Naval Aviation Museum
Fairfield Drive turns into Navy Boulevard
Turn right on to Chief’s Way.
From I-10 West
Take I-10 West towards Pensacola
Take exit 12 (I-110) through Pensacola
From I-110, take exit 4 (Fairfield Drive)
Turn right onto 295 South and continue straight
Turn left on Navy Boulevard and turn right on to Chief’s Way.
Airport Shuttles
Incoming personnel must make their own arrangements. Contact the Quarterdeck at 850-452-4785 for a duty driver.
*Note: Not all taxis are allowed on installation. UBER drivers are allowed if they have completed the background check and pass requirements for drivers given to them by the Visitor Control Center (VCC). Planning in advance with UBER, and requesting a driver with the appropriate access to the installation is highly recommended.
There is a USO military assistance desk located inside the Pensacola Regional Airport, 7 days a week, from 8:00 am until 8:00 p.m., to help in arranging transportation to the installations. The USO also offers free computer usage, snacks, and TV for military personnel and spouses while waiting.
As a reminder, public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. daily through the West Gate only on the south end of Blue Angel Parkway.
Naval Security Forces (NSF) may perform 100 percent ID checks of all adults entering the installation. Please ensure all personnel have an acceptable form of ID ready when entering to present to the NSF Sentry. For additional questions on access, please contact the VCC at (850) 452-4153.
Visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum is open to the general public and the admission is free. Access the museum from the West Gate. Please visit Homepage - NNAM (navalaviationmuseum.org) for further information.
Barrancas National Cemetery
Visitors to the Barrancas National Cemetery may obtain a visitor's pass from the VCC, Bldg. 777 at the Main Gate. The NAS Pensacola VCC hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. M–F, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat–Sun. For additional questions on access, please contact the VCC at 850-452-4153.
Visiting The Pensacola Lighthouse
Visitors can reach The Pensacola Lighthouse from the West Gate. Please visit Pensacola Lighthouse for more information.
Fort Barrancas
Fort Barrancas, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is located just beyond the Naval Aviation Museum via the West Gate. Please visit Fort Barrancas Area - Gulf Islands National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for hours of operation and free entry for active duty military and dependents.
Pensacola is located in Northwest Florida, 65 minutes east of Mobile, AL, 45 minutes west of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and 500 miles NW of Orlando, FL (home of Disney World). Altitude ranges from sea level to 120 feet above sea level. Escambia County is 661 square miles, Santa Rosa County is 1,024 square miles and the City Of Pensacola is 25.09 square miles.
Welcome to Naval Air Station Pensacola located on the Florida Gulf Coast. We are committed to fully supporting the operational and training missions of tenants assigned; enhancing the readiness of the U.S. Navy, its sister armed services and other customers.
NAS Pensacola, situated in Escambia County, employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel. This includes major tenant commands: Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and 23, the Blue Angels, and the headquarters for Naval Education Training Command, a command which combines direction and control of all Navy education and training.
***For questions regarding access to the base,
please contact the Visitor Control Center at 850-452-4153.***