List of Active Military Bases in Virginia
Virginia has a large and varied military presence. This guide covers 19 major installations across Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Joint and Other Defense.
Military Bases in Virginia
The installations in Virginia support logistics, training, aviation, fleet support. They are grouped by branch below so readers can find each base quickly.
Army Bases in Virginia
Army installations in Virginia support training, readiness, testing, logistics or other land-force missions. The exact role depends on the installation.
Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir is an active army installation in the Fort Belvoir area. Its main work includes army and defense-agency support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
| Address | 9800 Belvoir Road, Building 200, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |
| Main contact | 703-805-4590 |
| Main operations | Army and defense-agency support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Fort Lee
Fort Lee is an active army installation in the Prince George County area. Its main work includes army logistics and sustainment training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Prince George County, Virginia |
| Address | 3212 Adams Avenue, Building 12010, Fort Lee, VA 23801 |
| Main contact | 804-734-6381 |
| Main operations | Army logistics and sustainment training |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Navy Bases in Virginia
Navy installations in Virginia support ships, submarines, aviation, training, weapons or shore-based commands.
Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is an active navy installation in the Virginia Beach area. Its main work includes atlantic fleet strike-fighter aviation, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Address | 1750 Tomcat Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23460-2191 |
| Main contact | 757-433-2366 |
| Main operations | Atlantic Fleet strike-fighter aviation |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex
Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex is an active navy installation in the Virginia Beach area. Its main work includes naval aviation, training and mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Address | 559 Tartar Avenue, Building 559, Virginia Beach, VA 23461 |
| Main contact | 757-492-6299 |
| Main operations | Naval aviation, training and mission support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is an active navy installation in the Portsmouth area. Its main work includes military medical care and readiness support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Address | 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708 |
| Main contact | 757-953-5008 |
| Main operations | Military medical care and readiness support |
| Key facilities | Medical facilities, clinics, administration and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Station Norfolk
Naval Station Norfolk is an active navy installation in the Norfolk area. Its main work includes atlantic fleet ship and operational support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Address | 1530 Gilbert Street, Building N26, Norfolk, VA 23511-2722 |
| Main contact | 757-341-9400 |
| Main operations | Atlantic Fleet ship and operational support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads is an active navy installation in the Norfolk area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Address | 7918 Blandy Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23551 |
| Main contact | 757-836-1486 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Northwest Annex
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Northwest Annex is an active navy installation in the Chesapeake area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Address | 1320 Northwest Boulevard, Building 145, Chesapeake, VA 23322-4102 |
| Main contact | 757-421-8200 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity Portsmouth / Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Naval Support Activity Portsmouth / Norfolk Naval Shipyard is an active navy installation in the Portsmouth area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Address | Commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Building 1500, Portsmouth, VA 23709-1022 |
| Main contact | 757-396-8615 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity South Potomac - Dahlgren
Naval Support Activity South Potomac - Dahlgren is an active navy installation in the Dahlgren area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Dahlgren, Virginia |
| Address | 17320 Dahlgren Road, Building 195, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5126 |
| Main contact | 540-653-6890 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is an active navy installation in the Yorktown area. Its main work includes naval weapons storage and fleet support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Yorktown, Virginia |
| Address | 1959 Main Street, Yorktown, VA 23691 |
| Main contact | 757-887-4125 |
| Main operations | Naval weapons storage and fleet support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island
Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island is an active navy installation in the Wallops Island area. Its main work includes military operations, training and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Wallops Island, Virginia |
| Address | 30 Battle Group Way, Wallops Island, VA 23337-5000 |
| Main contact | 757-824-1692 |
| Main operations | Military operations, training and installation support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Bases in Virginia
Marine Corps installations in Virginia support Marines through aviation, training, logistics and operational readiness.
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quantico is an active marine corps installation in the Quantico area. Its main work includes marine training, education and headquarters support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | Quantico, Virginia |
| Address | 3250 Catlin Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134-5001 |
| Main contact | 703-784-2659 |
| Main operations | Marine training, education and headquarters support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
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 |
Joint Bases in Virginia
Joint bases in Virginia support more than one military service from the same installation or closely connected facilities.
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is an active joint installation in the Arlington area. Its main work includes joint-service operations, training and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Joint |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, Virginia |
| Address | 204 Arlington Avenue, Building 59, Fort Myer, VA 22211 |
| Main contact | 703-614-9106 |
| Main operations | Joint-service operations, training and installation support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is an active joint installation in the Hampton / Newport News area. Its main work includes airpower, army training and joint support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Joint |
|---|---|
| Location | Hampton / Newport News, Virginia |
| Address | 11 Nealy Avenue, Hampton, VA 23665 |
| Main contact | 757-764-1110 |
| Main operations | Airpower, Army training and joint support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is an active joint installation in the Virginia Beach area. Its main work includes expeditionary, amphibious and joint support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Joint |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Address | 1815 Seabee Drive, Building CB310, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3297 |
| Main contact | 757-462-7385 |
| Main operations | Expeditionary, amphibious and joint support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Other Defense Installations in Virginia
These defense locations support military logistics, research, administration or other missions but are not standard service-branch bases.
Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Complex
Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Complex is an active other defense installation in the Fort Belvoir area area. Its main work includes defense logistics, administration or mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Other Defense |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Belvoir area, Virginia |
| Address | 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |
| Main contact | 571-767-1899 |
| Main operations | Defense logistics, administration or mission support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Defense Supply Center Richmond
Defense Supply Center Richmond is an active other defense installation in the Richmond area. Its main work includes defense logistics, administration or mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Other Defense |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Address | 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23237 |
| Main contact | 804-279-3861 |
| Main operations | Defense logistics, administration or mission support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active military bases are in Virginia?
Using the major-installation definition used in this guide, Virginia has 19 active military or defense installations. Recruiting offices and unit-only Guard listings are not counted as separate bases.
Which military branches have bases in Virginia?
This list includes installations connected with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Joint and other defense installations are listed separately when they are present.
Are there army bases in Virginia?
Yes. This guide lists 2 army bases in Virginia, including Fort Belvoir and Fort Lee.
Are there navy bases in Virginia?
Yes. This guide lists 10 navy bases in Virginia, including Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex.
Can civilians visit military bases in Virginia?
Sometimes, but access rules vary by installation and can change. Visitors may need an approved sponsor, a valid ID or a visitor pass. Check with the installation before traveling.
Does this list include recruiting offices in Virginia?
No. Recruiting battalions and similar administrative listings are not counted as separate military bases. The list focuses on active installation-type locations.