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Naval Air Station Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida

Installation overview

About Naval Air Station Jacksonville

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is a major Navy installation supporting anti-submarine warfare and logistics aircraft.

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Location

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Jacksonville, Florida

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Jacksonville, FL 32212

Quick Facts

Branch
Navy
Installation type
Naval Air Station
State
Florida
Nearest city
Jacksonville
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

Public sources

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

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Naval Air Station Jacksonville

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (JACKSONVILLE NAS, FL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Duval County.

Avg high
79.9°F
Avg low
62.9°F
Annual rainfall
47.6 in
Typical snowfall
0 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Moderate
HurricaneVery High
WildfireVery Low
TornadoRelatively Low
FloodRelatively Moderate
Extreme heatRelatively Low

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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Naval Air Station Jacksonville FAQ

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Where is Naval Air Station Jacksonville located?

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is located near Jacksonville, Florida.

What city is closest to Naval Air Station Jacksonville?

Jacksonville is the nearest listed city for Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

What is it like to live near Naval Air Station Jacksonville?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Air Station Jacksonville?

The surrounding Duval community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 79.9°F, average low near 62.9°F, about 47.6 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.