Naval Air Station North Island is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula and is the home port of several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy.
It is part of the largest aerospace-industrial complex in the United States Navy.
This base also administers Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Outlying Field Imperial Beach, Silver Strand Training Complex, Mountain Training Facility LaPosta,
Warner Springs Training Area, and Naval Auxiliary Landing Facility, San Clemente Island.
NASNI, with only its commands in the metropolitan San Diego Area, brackets the city of Coronado from the entrance to San Diego Bay to the Mexican border.
North Island was commissioned a Naval Air Station in 1917, called Naval Air Station San Diego until 1955. On August 15, 1963, the station was granted official recognition as the "Birthplace of Naval Aviation"
Military Commands - North Island NAS
Coronado Naval Installations Command
Ship Commands - North Island NAS
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) - Carrier Strike Group 7
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) - Carrier Strike Group 11
Aviation Commands - North Island NAS
NAS North Island itself is host to 23 aviation squadrons and 80 additional tenant commands and activities, one of which, the Naval Aviation Depot,
is the largest aerospace employer in San Diego.
North Island Naval Air Systems Command NAVAIR NI - one of the eight Naval Air Systems Command sites
Naval Air Forces Command
HSL-43 Battlecats - SH-60B Seahawks
HSL-45 Wolfpack - SH-60B Seahawks
HSL-47 Sabrehawks - SH-60B Seahawks
HSL-49 Scorpions - SH-60B Seahawks
VRC-30 Providors - C-2 Greyhound
HSC-3 Merlins - HS-60B Knighthawks
HSC-8 8-Ballers - HS-60B Knighthawks
HSC-12 Golden Falcons - HS-60B Knighthawks
HSC-21 Blackjacks - HS-60B Knighthawks
HSC-23 Wildcards - HS-60B Knighthawks
HSC-85 High Rollers - HS-60B Knighthawks
HS-4 Black Knights - HH-60B Seahawks
HS-6 Indians - HH-60B Seahawks
HS-10 Warhawks - HH-60B Seahawks
HSM-41 Seahawks - HH-60B Seahawks
HSM-71 Raptors - HH-60B Seahawks
Troop Services - North Island NAS
NAS North Island Housing -
NAS North Island Commissary -
Naval Base Coronado
The Birthplace of US Naval Aviation
This base has a long famous history connected to naval aviation and has been a San Diego landmark for many years.
This US Navy Base is responsible to arm, repair, train, and supply some 140 tenant commands of the US Pacific Fleet.
It oversees several facilities including air base, aircraft carriers, amphibious base and several training installations.
The Navy operates their Morale, Welfare & Recreation department that includes a number of
NBC recreational and athletic facilities including golf course,
bowling alleys, swimming pools, sports and fitness centers, dining facilities, theater and hobby shops.
Coronado Sea-N-Air Men's Golf Club
619-545-9659; Course Website;
18-hole golf course for active duty, reserve and retired military members, plus DoD civilians located adjacent to North Island NAS.
Hotel Del Coronado Resort
Built in 1888, this legendary seaside vacation resort has hosted many dignataries and celebrities over the years.
Today it is still one of the most popular locations for hosting wedding celebrations or private romantic getaways.
Many of the 692 guestrooms feature ocean, beach, bay or garden views with balconies and terraces.
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Coronado Best Western Resort
275 Orange Avenue 275 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 ;
Closest resort hotel to North Island Naval Air Station.
The Best Western Resort Hotel welcomes you to visit miles of white sandy beaches, marinas, bicycle trails, public parks and the nation's most ideal climate.
Military, business and family travelers alike will relish the central location, outstanding service, and unbeatable prices.
Choose from our tradition of graciousness, in beautifully designed guest rooms and suites.
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