To provide the highest quality operating environment for all using activities; operate and maintain facilities and assigned aircraft; furnish a full range of vital support services; nurture the quality of life; protect the natural environment; conduct proactive community relations; and to provide America with the best trained, best led, best supported armed forces capable of operating anytime, anywhere - to fight, win and survive.

Preparedness requires effort from the surrounding community...government and non-government affiliated...as well. Nowhere does this team function more effectively than at Cherry Point.

Our major tenants are the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing; Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East and the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic.

Pass & ID Information & Procedures:

• Building 251 at the Main Gate
• Phone: 252-466-5921/3066
• Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to noon. Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Requirements for vehicle registration:

• State driver's license
• Military or Civilian ID Card
• Valid state vehicle registration
• Proof of valid NC liability insurance
• Driver's improvement card of all military personnel 25 years or younger
• Copy of Title  Application Page when license plates have been transferred

For more information please got to Pass & ID (marines.mil).

On-base Pet Policy Procedures

Two domestic pets are allowed per household. Animals must be registered with the Station Veterinarian and must be under control of their owner at all times. Call 252-466-2166, Small Animal Clinic, located in Bldg 293.

Installation Firearm Policy

All Privately owned firearms used, possessed, introduced and/or stored aboard the Air Station shall be registered with the Provost Marshal’s Office by the owner within 30 days of reporting aboard the Air Station or 30 Days or purchase (with proof of purchase) of the privately owned firearm. All Privately owned firearms which are not duly registered and/or introduced or improperly stored about the Air Station are in violation of the order and will be confiscated.

Outdoor Recreational Activities

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point encompasses approximately 26,000 of federal land utilized for military training. While the land is not being utilized for training it is opened to Department of Defense personnel and their guests to hunt, fish, trap, and to harvest nonmerchantable firewood. To ensure you comply with all regulations, contact the Game Warden prior to engage in local Natural/Wildlife activities aboard the installation: 252-466-3242/3593.

Cherry Point Motor Vehicle Regulations:

• All persons operating a vehicle aboard MCAS Cherry Point are responsible for carrying and producing proof of current motor vehicle insurance. Motorcycles are no exception.
• Cell phones cannot be used while driving on base, only hands free devices may be used.
• Motorcycle and moped course required. Contact Ground Safety at 252-466-7542. Helmets required on motorcycles. For further guidance on motorcycle safety aboard the installation, reference Motorcycle Regulations (marines.mil). 
• SECNAVINST 6055 requires helmets to be worn when bicycling aboard DOD installations.