New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field — New Orleans, United States
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Distance & flight time from NBG
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
NBG, officially New Orleans NAS JRB / Alvin Callender Field, is a United States military installation located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, just south of New Orleans. It functions as a Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, hosting Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard reserve units rather than commercial airline traffic. NBG supports military training operations, reserve component readiness, and serves as a staging point for units responding to Gulf Coast hurricanes and other emergencies. The base includes runway and hangar infrastructure originally developed for naval aviation, and it remains an active-duty and reserve military facility rather than a public airport.
Runways at New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 14/32 | 6000 ft (1829 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 123.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.62 MHz |
| GND | NAVY NEW ORLEANS GND | 121.6 MHz |
| MISC | USCG NEW ORLEANS AIR | 38.18 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 37.915 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 26.58 MHz |
| TWR | NAVY NEW ORLEANS TWR | 123.8 MHz |
Airports near New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG)
- Lakefront Airport (NEW) — 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 29.0 km (18.0 mi)
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) — 125.1 km (77.7 mi)
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 132.9 km (82.6 mi)
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) — 156.2 km (97.1 mi)
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) — 176.7 km (109.8 mi)
- Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 179.7 km (111.7 mi)
NBG is New Orleans NAS JRB (Alvin Callender Field), a U.S. military joint reserve base near New Orleans, not a commercial airport. Searchers should know it has no public passenger flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field?
The IATA code for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is NBG.
What is the ICAO code for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field?
The ICAO code for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is KNBG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.