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Military Bases in Virginia
Explore 66 military bases in Virginia. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Virginia is a high-priority military state with dense defense infrastructure, strong naval presence, and access to major federal and regional corridors.
Military Economic Impact
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
DoD spending (OLDCC)
$68.5B
State impact study
$103.7B
Personnel
222,124
Installations listed
65
46× Installation; 5× Fort; 2× Joint Base; 1× Naval Station. Virginia defense-related value-added study (~$103.7B). OLDCC FY2023 provides updated DoD contract/payroll/personnel baseline.
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Virginia.
Army
17 bases
Coast Guard
4 bases
Joint
13 bases
Marine Corps
3 bases
National Guard
1 base
Navy
28 bases
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Fort Belvoir, VA
Fort
Fort Belvoir is one of the oldest U.S. Army installations and hosts numerous defense agencies.
Norfolk, VA
Naval Station
Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station, supporting 75 ships and 134 aircraft.
Virginia Beach, VA
Naval Air Station
Naval Air Station Oceana is the Navy's East Coast Master Jet Base.
Hampton, VA
Joint Base
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is home to Air Combat Command headquarters and the 1st Fighter Wing.
Quantico, VA
Marine Corps Base
Marine Corps Base Quantico is home to Marine Corps Combat Development Command and The Basic School.
Portsmouth, VA
Coast Guard Base
Coast Guard Base Portsmouth is home to the Coast Guard Atlantic Area command.
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What branches have bases in Virginia?
Virginia supports multiple branches, including substantial Navy and joint-defense presence depending on region.
Is Virginia a good PCS destination for families?
Many communities offer strong family amenities, but costs and commute patterns vary by metro area and county.