NAS Jacksonville, FL Installation Guide

Welcome to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, a multi-mission base hosting more than 100 tenant commands. Located along the west bank of the St. John's River in Northeast Florida, it is a 20-minute ride to the heart of the city.

Distance in miles from Jacksonville to :

* Atlanta 346
* Miami 353
* Pensacola 358
* Charleston 242
* New Orleans 552
* Savannah 138
* Chicago 1062
* Norfolk 608
* Tallahassee 163
* Memphis 713
* Orlando 140
* Tampa 200

NAS Jacksonville is home to the P-3C Orion long range anti-submarine reconnaissance and maritime patrol aircraft, the SH-60F Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopters, S-3B Viking Sea Control aircraft, C-40A and C-12 aircraft.

The oldest of three Navy installations in the area, NAS Jacksonville occupies approximately 3,400 acres along the scenic St. Johns River and employs more than 17,000 active duty and civilian personnel. In addition to the employees, NAS Jacksonville services thousands of retirees and family members resulting in nearly $2 billion being infused into the local community. NAS is a master air and industrial base, vital to our nation's defense, supporting United States, NATO, and allied forces worldwide. Personnel take seriously the rich tradition, support and customer service they provide to our forces and are deeply committed to the station's logo of "Service to the Fleet."

History: For a detailed history of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, please see the installation webpage in Contacts/Links.

This installation no longer has a base telephone operator. Refer to the Contacts/Links for the NAS Jacksonville webpage, then click on General Info - Telephone Directory.

Commercial Gate - Operating hours will be 4:00am-7:00pm, closed Sundays and Holidays.

Main Gate - Yorktown Ave. Opens 24 Hours - Building 9, located to the right of the main gate entrance, is the Pass & Decal office. Present your vehicle registration, driver's license, military I.D. and proof of insurance to obtain your pass or permanent decal.

TRAFFIC PATTERNS: Once you have entered the base on Yorktown Ave. or Birmingham Ave., observe the GREEN ARROWS and RED X's over the highway. If you are in a green arrow lane, you are OK. If you are in a red X lane, change lanes immediately because you have opposing traffic coming at you! During non-rush hour periods, these lanes are two in each direction. During rush hour periods, 4:00AM-7:00AM and 2:00PM-5:00PM, the lanes change to 3 and 1 based upon the direction of the major flow, inbound or outbound.

Major highways to NAS Jacksonville, when driving in, or arriving at Jacksonville's International Airport (JIA) are I-95, I-10, I-295 and Hwy 17.

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES YOU TO TURN ON YOUR CAR HEADLIGHTS WHENEVER THERE IS ANY RESTRICTION TO VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THIS INCLUDES RAIN, FOG, SMOKE, AS WELL AS AT DAWN AND DUSK. DRIVE SAFELY!

The NAS Jacksonville Quarterdeck has relocated to the Main Floor of Bldg. 1. Enter the Yorktown Avenue (Main Gate) entrance, proceed to Langley St. The Admin Bldg. #1 is located on the right at the corner of Yorktown Avenue & Langley St. Birmingham Avenue and Yorktown Avenue parallel each other so if you end up entering via the Birmingham entrance, a left turn will get you over to Yorktown.

The NAS Jacksonville Post Office does not have PO Boxes available. Recommend you forward your mail to your new Unit's mailing address, or call the Orange Park, FL 32073 Post Office at 904-264-1388 to establish a PO Box.

Billeting Information for all personnel reporting to NAS Jacksonville unaccompanied:

SINGLE E4 & BELOW WITH LESS THAN 4 YEARS OF SERVICE REPORTING ON PCS ORDERS TO NAS JACKSONVILLE, ARE REQUIRED TO LIVE IN THE COMBINED BACHELOR QUARTERS (CBQ). Request chits from E4s requesting to reside off-base will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about your entitlements, please contact the Combined Billeting Office at 904-542-8195 or DSN 942-8195. JUNIOR OFFICERS CALL THE TVQ AT 542-3138/3139 OR DSN 942-3138/3139 FOR BILLETING INFORMATION. ASSIGNMENT TO BILLETING IS NOT GUARANTEED.

We do not have berthing available for single E-5 and above personnel on PCS orders to NAS Jacksonville. We can house those E5 and above personnel in our Transient Visitor Quarters for up to 30 days "at cost". You may contact the Reservation Office at 904-542-3138/3427 or DSN 942-3138 for more information.

There are very limited spaces for E5 and above Geographical Bachelors. The rooms are multiple occupant rooms with common head facilities. STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CONTACT THE CBQ FIRST PRIOR TO ACCEPTING ORDERS. DON'T JUST ASSUME YOU WILL GET GEO-BACHELOR HOUSING. Call 904-542-8196 for information.

SERVICE MEMBERS ARRIVING WITH FAMILIES, check with the Transient Visitors Quarters (TVQ) at 542-3138/3427 for availability of temporary billeting. "Heritage Cottages" are now available for short-term lodging on base. These are furnished 2-Bdrm units with screened porch that sleep six. Cost is $60.00 a night. Contact the TVQ for reservations.

If you currently have a Homeowner's insurance policy or Renter's insurance, DO NOT CANCEL YOUR POLICIES BEFORE YOU PCS TO FLORIDA!!! TRANSFER YOUR COVERAGE AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN FLORIDA. For more information, please contact NAS Jacksonville Base Housing Referral Office, listed in the contact/links. Prospective renters, contact Housing for information about the Rental Partnership Program. PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY! Refer to the Community Housing section for more information.

SCHOOL YEAR 2005-2006: St. Johns County schools starts on 5 August, Clay and Duval County schools begin on 8 August, Nassau 5 August. Schools conclude on 19 May 2006 in Nassau & St. Johns Counties. Clay & Duval County schools student's last day is 25 May 2006.

Public schools for military families residing in government quarters on board NAS Jacksonville, are: Venetia Elementary, J.E.B. Stuart Middle School, and Robert E. Lee High School. Duval County provides bus transportation.

HOME SCHOOLING INFORMATION: Please contact the respective County's School Board Office for specifics. Homeschool.com provides additional resources. REFER TO THE EDUCATION SECTION "PUBLIC SCHOOLS" FOR CONTACT INFORMATION AND WEB RESOURCES.

New arrivals, visit your Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) located in building 554. The main entrance and parking is directly across the street from the Child Development Center on Child Street. Three blocks after entering the Main Gate entrance, you will turn right on Child St., continue 1 & 1/2 blocks and your FFSC will be on the left.

CAUTION: Florida drivers are impatient and tend to speed up to 'beat a yellow light', rather than prepare to stop. Consequently, many drivers run red lights and you become the victim! Don't become another statistic!! Take an extra second to be sure the oncoming traffic is stopping before you enter an intersection.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Provide your contact telephone number & disposition instructions to the Personal Property Office immediately upon arrival in the area. You may stop by the office located on Yorktown Ave. in the Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Bldg. 110, call 904-542-1000 ext 129 or 1-800-762-4221 ext 129. Customers hours are 7:00am-3:00pm M-F.

CLUB 2000 - NAS Jacksonville has a program called Club 2000. If you are in any bar, club, lounge, or private residence within Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau or ST. Johns counties and you are impaired, call the NAS Jacksonville OOD office at 904-542-2338. You will be provided a taxi ride, paid for by the station, to your home within the same five counties. If you are in an On-Base Club (this part includes civilians), the Club bartender can assist you in contacting the OOD. NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Pick up the memory jogger Club 2000 cards from MWR. Carry it with you and USE IT!

Duval County Sales Tax is 7.0%; Clay County Sales Tax is 7.0% Florida has no personal income tax.

The Work Schedule: Due to the 5-4/9 alternate work schedule (AWS), NAS Jacksonville departments are manned at limited staff on alternate Fridays. Please note tenant commands may operate by various different work schedules.

The Navy Exchange has Mini-storage facilities available on base. Call 904-777-7146 for additional information.

Your Defense Commissary Store is open 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. Store hours are: Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm. For customer assistance or further information, please call 904-542-3512/3435.

DEPARTING FAMILIES AND NEWCOMERS: don't forget the Navy Wives Club's "Not-New" Shop, located adjacent to the Base Auditorium on Jason St. Open Tues and Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm, and 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for you to drop off "still usable" household items, clothing and military uniforms so that other military and families can use them. If it's junk, used tires, non-working appliances, just trash it! Newcomers, junior members, and those just setting up a household, stop in to check out the bargains! For more info, phone 772-0242 during open hours. If you have large furniture items or appliances you would like to donate, contact the Navy Wives Club Chairman at 276-7121.