Oceana Naval Air Station — Virginia Beach, United States
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Distance & flight time from NTU
Oceana Naval Air Station
NTU is the code for Oceana Naval Air Station, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and known as the U.S. Navy's master jet base on the East Coast. NTU is home to numerous F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet squadrons and serves as a critical hub for naval fighter aviation training and operations. The base has no civilian passenger service; it exists solely to support Navy strike fighter wings, maintenance, and readiness operations for carrier-based aircraft. Oceana's proximity to the Atlantic coast and nearby Naval Station Norfolk makes it strategically important for fleet operations. Noise complaints from nearby Virginia Beach neighborhoods have long been a point of local discussion given the intensity of jet training conducted at NTU.
Runways at Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 05R/23L | 12001 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 14L/32R | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 14R/32L | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APPR | Oceana Approach Control | 123.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 31.76 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 25.44 MHz |
| DEP | Oceana Departure Control | 119.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 33.64 MHz |
| MISC | ATCOM | 672.3 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 28.49 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 38.74 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 127.075 MHz |
Airports near Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU)
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — 17.1 km (10.6 mi)
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) — 26.2 km (16.3 mi)
- Langley Air Force Base (LFI) — 41.2 km (25.6 mi)
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 53.5 km (33.2 mi)
- Felker Army Air Field (FAF) — 61.8 km (38.4 mi)
- Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) — 63.5 km (39.5 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 137.1 km (85.2 mi)
- Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) — 166.3 km (103.3 mi)
NTU is Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach, the Navy's East Coast master jet base. It has no commercial flights and is dedicated entirely to military fighter squadron operations.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Oceana Naval Air Station?
The IATA code for Oceana Naval Air Station is NTU.
What is the ICAO code for Oceana Naval Air Station?
The ICAO code for Oceana Naval Air Station is KNTU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.