Naval Air Station Jacksonville is an active United States Navy installation in Jacksonville, Florida. It sits along the west bank of the St. Johns River. This guide covers gates, visitor rules, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 6801 Roosevelt Ave, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL 32212
Main phone number 904-542-2338 / 904-542-2339
Official website NAS Jacksonville official installation page

Location and Directions

NAS Jacksonville is in northeast Florida along the west bank of the St. Johns River. The primary entrance is Yorktown Gate on Yorktown Avenue. From Jacksonville International Airport, take Airport Road to Duval Road, then I-295 South and U.S. 17 toward the base. From I-95, use I-295 and exit at U.S. 17.

Yorktown Gate is open all day, every day. Birmingham Gate is open from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. The Commercial Gate is open from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. No base transportation is listed.

Visitor Information

Visitors and privately owned vehicles must meet installation access rules. Drivers should have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration, military identification when needed, and a copy of orders when needed. Call Pass and Decal at 904-542-4529 for current instructions. Confirm access rules and gate hours before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

On-base family housing is available through privatized Balfour Beatty Communities. The housing office is in Building 960 on Ballard Street and can be reached at 904-908-0821 or 904-542-2996, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Temporary lodging includes Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Navy Lodge, Heritage Cottages, and other transient lodging facilities. Call 904-542-3138 or 904-542-3427. Manatee Cove RV Park has 42 sites, with full and partial utility sites; reservations depend on availability and eligibility.

Facilities and Services

Services at the installation include a commissary, Navy Exchange, chapel, veterinary treatment facility, USO, gas station, auto port, and legal assistance. The Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 27 on Ranger Street offers relocation help, deployment support, confidential counseling, family advocacy, financial management, employment readiness, Exceptional Family Member Program support, and transition assistance. Call 904-542-5745.

Schools and Childcare

The Child Development Center provides full-time, part-day, and hourly care for children from 6 weeks through kindergarten. Before- and after-school care is available for eligible children from kindergarten through age 12. Call the center at 904-542-5529. Military families can request care through MilitaryChildCare.com. Family Child Care is available at 904-542-5381, and the Youth Activities Center can be reached at 904-778-9772.

School Location Phone
Venetia Elementary School Timuquana Road, Jacksonville 904-381-3990
Westside Middle School 4815 Wesconnett Blvd., Jacksonville 904-573-1000
Riverside High School 1200 S. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville 904-381-3930

These off-base schools are part of Duval County Public Schools and are identified as serving dependent children living aboard NAS Jacksonville. Confirm school assignments before moving.

Medical Services

Naval Hospital Jacksonville is a general medical and surgical hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient care. It is in Building H-2080 on Child Street. Hospital appointments are available at 904-542-4677 or 800-529-4677.

Medical contact Phone Hours or use
Naval Hospital Jacksonville 904-542-7300 Inpatient and outpatient care
Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville 904-546-7107 Weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; active-duty care
Nurse Advice Line 800-874-2273 Medical advice

The Branch Health Clinic is closed on weekends and holidays and does not have an emergency room. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Recreation and Amenities

Recreation choices include outdoor and indoor pools, a fitness center, gym, tennis and basketball courts, an outdoor track, and a softball complex. Other amenities include Freedom Lanes Bowling and Entertainment Center, Mulberry Cove Marina, Casa Linda Oaks Golf Course and Pro Shop, outdoor recreation rentals, an Auto Skills Center, a flying club, a trap and skeet range, and a Tickets and Travel Office.

Things to Know

  • NAS Jacksonville is an active Navy installation.
  • Yorktown Gate is open 24 hours a day, but the other listed gates have weekday schedules.
  • Contact Pass and Decal before visiting to check current access requirements.
  • Confirm housing availability, childcare eligibility, school assignments, and medical enrollment before arrival.
  • The Branch Health Clinic does not have an emergency room.
  • Gate hours and other operating details can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch runs NAS Jacksonville?

It is a United States Navy installation.

Which gate is open 24 hours?

Yorktown Gate is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What phone number should visitors call about access?

Call Pass and Decal at 904-542-4529.

Does NAS Jacksonville have on-base housing?

Yes. Family housing is available through Balfour Beatty Communities.

Does the Branch Health Clinic have emergency care?

No. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.