Two other major Navy bases are within a one hour drive of NAS Jacksonville. Subase Kings Bay to the North in SE Georgia, and NS Mayport on the coast East of Jacksonville.
Nearby Installations
| Nearby Installation |
Description |
Service |
Location |
| Camp Blanding ANG |
Camp Blanding Training Site, Starke, Florida. This Florida Army National Guard base is located approximately 45-60 minutes SW of NAS Jacksonville. Post Commander (904) 682-3506; Administration (904) 682-3512 |
U.S. Army |
Florida, USA |
| Hdqtrs Co. Blount Island Command |
USMC Rapid Deployment Role On Role Off shipping terminal. The closest military installation is Naval Station Mayport. The Senior Enlisted Advisor # is 904-696-5058; Admin 904-696-5410; Fax 904 696-5339. |
U.S. Marine Corps |
Florida, USA |
| Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) |
Located on board the Cecil Field Commerce Center (old NAS Cecil Field), about 12 miles West of NAS Jacksonville. Newcomers contact the Operations Duty Office at 904-778-0846 Ext. 224. |
U.S. Coast Guard |
Florida, USA |
| Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay |
Subase Kings Bay is home to the Trident submarines and support facilities. Located in SE Georgia near the town of St. Marys, Subase is a 60 minute drive North from NAS Jacksonville |
U.S. Navy |
Georgia, USA |
| NS Mayport |
The Fleet is in at Naval Station Mayport, home to the USS John F. Kennedy, supporting ships, and HSL squadrons. Drive time from NAS Jacksonville to NS Mayport is approximately 60 minutes. |
U.S. Navy |
Florida, USA |