Naval Support Activity Portsmouth is an active United States Navy installation in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and supports ship and submarine repair work. This guide covers check-in, access, lodging, services, medical care, schools, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Support Activity Portsmouth
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Building 1500, Portsmouth, VA 23709-1022
Main phone number 757-396-8615
Official website NSA Portsmouth

Location and Directions

NSA Portsmouth is in Portsmouth, Virginia, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Personnel reporting during normal business hours should check in with sponsor help. For specified NSA Portsmouth units, report to the Military Support Section in Building 1500, first floor, Room 131. From Gate 15, turn left onto Pennock Street; Building 1500 is at Mahoney Avenue and Pennock Street. Parking is in the large lot across the street.

Visitor Information

Access procedures, identification rules, and visitor restrictions should be confirmed with the installation before arrival. The installation does not list a separate visitor center phone in the supplied information.

For after-hours reporting, call the quarter deck at 757-396-8615. Public affairs can be reached at 757-396-9550. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites are listed as temporary lodging options. Navy Gateway Inns and Suites is at Code 834, Building 1504 A, and can be reached at 757-391-1388. Navy Inn Combined Bachelor Housing is at 1504 A Lee Street. Scott Center Annex lodging is in Buildings 1579 and 1530 on Andrews Street.

Navy Inn and Scott Center Annex reservations are available at 757-394-9165 or the 24-hour number 877-628-9233. Both lodging locations list 24-hour service. Personnel on permanent change-of-station orders may be authorized reimbursement for 21 days of temporary lodging, subject to the rules that apply.

Facilities and Services

The Fleet and Family Support Center at Building 249 provides military and family support and relocation help. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 757-953-7801.

Service Location or hours Phone
Navy Exchange Building 1560; store hours vary by day 757-391-3400
Skills and hobby shop 1509 Andrews Street; Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 757-396-5871
Military OneSource Telephone and online help every day of the year 800-342-9647

The Exchange gas station has 24-hour self-service with credit or debit cards. The skills and hobby shop lists outdoor equipment pickup until 3:00 p.m.

Schools and Childcare

The supplied installation information does not list Department of Defense schools or childcare services. The Hampton Roads Naval Support Activity school liaison contact is 757-921-5876.

Medical Services

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is at 620 John Paul Jones Circle. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides primary care, hospital care, surgery, emergency care, pediatrics, mental health care, pharmacy services, dental care, specialty care, and women's health and pregnancy care. Call 757-953-5000 for information.

Recreation and Amenities

Confirmed amenities include the Navy Exchange, gas station, barber shop, skills and hobby shop, and outdoor equipment rental. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation services at NSA Portsmouth include skills, hobby, and outdoor-equipment rental services.

Things to Know

  • Cell-phone use and headsets are prohibited while driving on military installations.
  • Personal weapons are prohibited on the installation.
  • A motorcycle-safety-course certificate is required to ride a motorcycle on the installation.
  • Children under age eight must use a child seat or booster seat, regardless of weight or height.
  • The installation does not have boarding facilities for pets.
  • After-hours personnel should contact the quarter deck at 757-396-8615.
  • Access details and operating information can change. Confirm current requirements before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch operates NSA Portsmouth?
It is a United States Navy installation.
Where is NSA Portsmouth?
It is in Portsmouth, Virginia, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
What phone number should be used after hours?
Call the quarter deck at 757-396-8615.
Where can personnel find medical care?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth provides medical and emergency care at 620 John Paul Jones Circle.
Is temporary lodging available?
Yes. Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites are listed as temporary lodging options.