Virginia has 1 qualifying Coast Guard installation covered in this guide. These locations support maritime operations and coast guard mission support. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Coast Guard Bases in Virginia

Coast Guard installations in Virginia support maritime safety, security, logistics and operations on nearby waters.

U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth

U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth is an active coast guard installation in the Portsmouth area. Its main work includes maritime operations and coast guard mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Coast Guard
Location Portsmouth, Virginia
Address 4000 Coast Guard Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Main contact 757-483-8590
Main operations Maritime operations and Coast Guard mission support
Key facilities Waterfront, operations, logistics and personnel support facilities
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Coast Guard bases are in Virginia?

Using the installation definition in this guide, Virginia has 1 qualifying Coast Guard installation: U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth.

Where is U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth located?

U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth, Virginia.

What is U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth used for?

U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth supports maritime operations and coast guard mission support.

Is U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth an active Coast Guard installation?

Yes. U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth is listed as active in this guide.

Is U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth the only major Coast Guard base in Virginia?

Under the installation definition used for this guide, yes. Other Coast Guard units or Guard facilities may exist in Virginia, but they are not counted here as separate major installations.