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Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility

Diego Garcia, California

  • Navy
  • California

Installation overview

About Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility is a strategic naval base in the Indian Ocean supporting operations in the region.

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Location

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Diego Garcia, California

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Quick Facts

Branch
Navy
State
California
Nearest city
Diego Garcia
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ATTU NS), plus community-level hazard exposure for North Slope County.

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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery High

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility located?

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility is located near Diego Garcia, California.

What city is closest to Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility?

Diego Garcia is the nearest listed city for Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility.

What is it like to live near Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility?

The surrounding North Slope community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include regional temperature and precipitation patterns. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.